IRS Letter 12c

According to the IRS, Letter 12c is a Submission Processing Notice.

• Pre-printed notice indicating your return has been received
• The letter has check boxes to indicate information needed to process the return.
• The letter will explain what documents/forms are to needed.
• Return has not been processed and the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) indicates a 12c has been sent to the taxpayer.
• Reps will encourage you to return the requested information.
• After you return the notice with requested information, your return will then be treated as filed on the original date received.
• Send the requested information to the mailing address in the top left corner of the letter.
• Taxpayer has 20 days from date of letter to respond.
• If you need more time, contact the IRS.

Sections of the Letter 12c.

• Header:  Notice Date, Notice Number and your Social Security Number
• Response Section:  indicates the year of tax return being reviewed, what items need addressed.
• Additional Response Details:  you may have the option to respond via fax.
• Explanation:  indicates the information you need to provide and why.
• Contact Information:  use the appropriate number provided to call with questions.
• Contact Information:  use the appropriate number(s) provided to call with questions.

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