What this notice is about
A refund check we sent was returned to us. We are reviewing your account to ensure the return and refund are valid.
What you need to do
You don¡¯t need to do anything currently.
If you¡¯re entitled to the refund, we¡¯ll send you a new check in the mail; or if we need more information, we¡¯ll send you a letter to explain what we need.
Please allow 10 weeks before checking the status of your refund. We can¡¯t provide any information until we complete our research.
Additional information
Someone may have altered your check. Usually, this involves a change to the original payee¡¯s name, address and/or refund amount. When this happens and the check is returned to us, we review related returns to ensure the returns and refund is valid.
If you believe you may be a victim of identity theft, visit our Identity Theft Central page to learn how to protect yourself
Tips for next year
For a faster and more secure refund, consider requesting direct deposit for future refunds.
Need help?
- You can authorize someone to represent you before the IRS or inspect and/or receive confidential tax information.
- You may be eligible for free help from the .
- See if you qualify for help from a .
- You can request a copy of your notice or letter in Braille or large print.
- If you can¡¯t find what you need online, call the telephone number on your notice or letter.