IRS Letter 4883C Demands Second Identity Verification for 2022 Return Despite Previous ID.me Verification - Control #70221424664353

Got the most annoying letter ever from IRS (Letter 4883C) with control number 70221424664353 regarding my 2022 Form 1040 tax return. The letter is titled "WHY WE'RE SENDING THIS LETTER" and states "We received a tax return for tax year 2022 using your name" and my social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). Already verified with ID.me two years ago but my 2022 transcript is completely blank except for a Feb 27 2023 date. The letter explicitly says "We need more information from you to verify your identity and information so we can continue processing your tax return, refund, or credit any overpayments to your next year's estimated tax." They want me to call their Taxpayer Protection Program hotline at 800-830-5084 between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The letter even says "If you DID file: Call our Taxpayer Protection Program hotline at 800-830-5084 between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., local time." And they emphasize "We can't process your tax return until we hear from you." It also has this ominous warning: "If you DIDN'T file: Call our Taxpayer Protection Program at 800-830-5084 between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., local time to confirm that you did not file a tax return, as you may be a victim of identity theft." Why do I need to verify AGAIN with the Taxpayer Protection Program when I already did ID.me? This is getting ridiculous. I already went through identity verification before, and now they're making me do it again just to process my 2022 return! The letter prominently displays the control number 70221424664353 that I need to reference when I call them.

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The IRS Letter 4883C you received with control number 70221424664353 is specifically tied to your 2022 Form 1040 tax return and represents a distinct security process from ID.me verification. This letter indicates your return has been flagged by the Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP) for additional identity verification - a common security measure to prevent tax-related identity theft. The key details from your letter show the IRS needs to verify both your identity and the information on your return before they can proceed with processing. This explains why your 2022 transcript is blank except for the February 27, 2023 date - your return is essentially in a holding pattern until you complete this verification process. While you've previously completed ID.me verification, this TPP verification is a separate security layer specifically for this tax return. You'll need to call the dedicated TPP hotline (800-830-5084) during the specified hours (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time). The control number provided (70221424664353) will be essential during this call to reference your specific case. The letter's language about "can't process your tax return until we hear from you" indicates this is a mandatory step - your return won't move forward in processing until you complete this verification, regardless of your previous ID.me verification.

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