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6470 letter explained, in the IRS’s own words
This letter provides more information about your right to appeal a change we made to the amount of the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 tax return. The change was due to a calculation or eligibility error or a taxpayer identification number error for you, your spouse, or one or more of your dependents. We previously sent you a CP 11, 12, or 13 notice explaining the change, but that notice did not properly explain your appeal rights.
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What this letter is about
This letter provides more information about your right to appeal a change we made to the amount of the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 tax return. The change was due to a calculation or eligibility error or a taxpayer identification number error for you, your spouse, or one or more of your dependents. We previously sent you a CP 11, 12, or 13 notice explaining the change, but that notice did not properly explain your appeal rights.
What you need to do
Read your letter carefully. It explains the steps you need to take to request an appeal.
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If you agree with the changes we made to your return
You don't need to take further action.
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If you disagree with the changes we made to your return
Contact us at the number or address we provided in your letter. You must contact us within 60 calendar days from the date of your letter to preserve your formal appeal rights.
What to do next
- Write down the date on the letter today.
- Look the number up on irs.gov yourself. Don’t trust a link or phone number from anyone else.
- If it says you owe money or proposes changes to your return, take it to a licensed CPA, EA or tax attorney before that date.
Not advice. Not a filing. Verify with a licensed professional. Rules change by year and facts.