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CP01U notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
We unlocked your tax account as you requested.
Read the full CP01U page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
We unlocked your tax account as you requested.
What you need to do
- Continue to file all required federal income tax returns.
- Contact us again to lock your account if you don’t have a current filing requirement or don’t expect to have a filing requirement in the near future.
Additional resources
- Review Identity Theft Central
- Learn more from IdentityTheft.gov
- Read Publication 5027, Identity Theft Information for Taxpayers PDF
Who can I contact for help with identity theft related to my account?
Call the Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490, which is also listed on your notice.
Where can I find more information on preventing identity theft?
You can find it by visiting:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for consumer information and Federal Trade Commission Online Privacy and Security | Consumer Advice.
- Office of the Inspector General - Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, Social Security Administration.
- Taxes. Security. Together for tips on keeping your personal, financial, and tax data safer.
Who can I contact for help with other tax account issues?
You can visit our Tools page or call us at 800-829-1040.
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.