LETTER 4883C

IRS Letter 4883C is a notice that the IRS sends to taxpayers when they need to verify their identity before they can process their tax return. The IRS may send you this letter if they suspect that someone else filed a tax return using your name and Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

There are a few reasons why you might get an IRS Letter 4883C:

• You may be a victim of identity theft. Someone may have used your SSN or ITIN to file a fraudulent tax return in order to claim a refund or reduce their tax liability.
• There may be a discrepancy on your tax return. The IRS may have flagged your tax return for review if they notice any discrepancies, such as a large change in income or deductions from one year to the next.
• You may have filed a tax return that is incomplete or inaccurate. If you made a mistake on your tax return, the IRS may send you a Letter 4883C so that they can verify the information and make sure that your tax return is processed correctly.

If you receive an IRS Letter 4883C, you should respond to it immediately. You can verify your identity by calling the IRS at the number listed on the letter. You will need to provide your name, SSN or ITIN, date of birth, and other personal information.

The IRS may also ask you to provide additional documentation to verify your identity, such as a copy of your driver’s license, passport, or Social Security card.

How to protect yourself from identity theft:

There are a few things you can do to protect yourself from identity theft:

• File your tax return early. This will help to prevent someone else from filing a fraudulent tax return using your name and SSN or ITIN.
• Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication on all of your online accounts. This will make it more difficult for someone to gain access to your personal information.
• Be careful about what information you share online and with whom you share it. Only provide your personal information to trusted sources.
• Review your credit reports and bank statements regularly. This will help you to identify any unauthorized activity on your accounts.