NOTICE CP01

IRS Notice CP01 is an Identity Theft Claim Acknowledgement. It means that the IRS has verified your claim of identity theft and has placed an indicator on your account. The IRS will monitor your tax account for activity to help prevent future fraud.

You may have received IRS Notice CP01 for one of the following reasons:

• You contacted the IRS to report that you are a victim of identity theft.
• You provided the IRS documentation to substantiate the identity theft.
• The IRS set up monitoring on your account and income tax returns.
• The IRS adjusted your account for the identity theft effects.
• The IRS sent the CP01 notice to notify you that an identity theft indicator has been placed on your account and that any necessary corrections have been made to your account.

Here are some things you should do if you receive IRS Notice CP01:

• Review the notice carefully and make sure that you understand what it means.
• Keep the notice in a safe place with your tax records.
• Be prepared to provide your Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) when you file your tax return. You will receive an IP PIN in December/January by postal mail.
• Monitor your credit report and bank statements for any suspicious activity.
• Report any suspicious activity to the IRS immediately.

How can I protect myself from identity theft:

Here are some tips for protecting yourself from identity theft:

• Be careful about who you give your personal information to.
• Shred any documents that contain your personal information before you throw them away.
• Use strong passwords for your online accounts and change them regularly.
• Be careful about clicking on links in emails or text messages.
• Monitor your credit report and bank statements for any suspicious activity.