LETTER 131C

IRS Letter 131C is a notice that the IRS sends to taxpayers when they need more information to process their tax return. The letter may ask for additional documentation, such as W-2 forms, 1099 forms, or receipts. It may also ask the taxpayer to provide more details about certain items on their tax return.

There are a number of reasons why taxpayers may receive IRS Letter 131C. Some of the most common reasons include:

• Incomplete or missing information on the tax return. This could include forgetting to include a form or schedule, or not filling out a form completely.
• Discrepancies between the tax return and other IRS records. For example, the taxpayer may have reported a different income amount on their tax return than what the IRS has on record.
• Suspected fraud or identity theft. If the IRS suspects that the taxpayer’s tax return is fraudulent, they may send them a Letter 131C to request more information.

• Taxpayers who receive IRS Letter 131C should respond to the letter as soon as possible. The letter will include a deadline for responding, and taxpayers who miss the deadline may have their tax return processed without the missing or incomplete information.
• To respond to IRS Letter 131C, taxpayers can either mail the requested information to the IRS or fax it. There is also a Secure Upload feature on the IRS website that taxpayers can use to upload their documents electronically.

• Gather all of the requested information. This may include W-2 forms, 1099 forms, receipts, and other documentation.
• Review the information carefully to make sure that it is accurate and complete.
• Send the requested information to the IRS by the deadline.
• Keep a copy of all of the information that you send to the IRS.