- What it means
- The IRS confirmed your identity theft report and marked your account for extra protection.
- Respond within
- The date on the notice
- What to send
- Nothing.
- Write it
- Document cover letter
- When to get help
- Not needed.
What the letter says
Your Form 14039 or the IRS's own detection resulted in an identity theft marker. Future returns get extra screening and you will receive an IP PIN each year.
What to do
Keep the letter. Expect a CP01A with your IP PIN before each filing season.
What to gather
- The notice
Write back
The Document cover letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.