Understanding the IRS Substitute for Return
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LETTER 2788C
IRS Letter 2788C is a general letter that the IRS sends to taxpayers to request an updated address. The IRS may send this letter if they have tried to mail you other important tax documents, such as your tax return or a refund check, and the mail was returned as undeliverable.
Reasons why it happened:- You have recently moved and have not updated your address with the IRS.
- The IRS has your incorrect address on file.
- Your mail carrier has been unable to deliver your mail to your current address.
- You have a mail forwarding order in place and the forwarded mail has not been reaching you.
- Read the letter carefully to understand why you received it.
- Check the enclosed Form 8822, Change of Address, to make sure that the information is correct.
- Update your address with the IRS by completing Form 8822 and mailing it back to the IRS.
- You can also update your address with the IRS online at IRS.gov.
- Update your address with the IRS as soon as you move.
- Make sure that your mailing address is correct on your tax return.
- If you have a mail forwarding order in place, check with your mail carrier to make sure that your forwarded mail is reaching you.
- Keep your mailing address updated with the IRS throughout the year, even if you do not file a tax return.
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