6612 letter explained, in the IRS’s own words

What this letter is about

We're auditing your tax return reporting an adjustment or claim for refund and need documentation to verify the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) you claimed. We're holding the ERC until we get the results of this audit.

What you need to do

• Read the letter and the enclosed forms carefully. They explain the information you must send to us.
• Provide copies of the documentation we request to verify the items we're auditing.
• Provide the requested response and supporting documents you are submitting either by:
• Uploading your documents to the website provided in the letter (if applicable), or
• Faxing your documents to the fax number in the letter (if applicable), or
• Mailing your response to the address shown on the letter.

You may want to

• Review this letter with a trusted tax professional.
• Review the rules for claiming ERC and make sure your meet the eligibility criteria and have calculated the ERC correctly. Read more at IRS.gov/erc and Employee Retention Credit eligibility checklist: Help understanding this complex credit.
• Review some frequently asked questions about the ERC.
• Call us for assistance at the toll-free telephone number shown on your letter.
• If, while preparing your response to this IDR, you determine that you're not entitled to the ERC claimed, call the toll-free telephone number on your letter if you want to withdraw your claim for ERC. We'll provide you with specific instructions on how to withdraw your claim.

Related Letters

• Letter 6638