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CP54E notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
Your tax return shows a different name and/or ID number from the information we have for your account. Please provide the requested information.
Read the full CP54E page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
Your tax return shows a different name and/or ID number from the information we have for your account. Please provide the requested information.
What you need to do
- Review your identifying information shown on this notice and compare it to your most recent social security card or taxpayer ID card.
- Complete the CP54 response form to explain the discrepancies.
- Include copies of documents to substantiate your name and identifying number.
You may want to
- Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to update your records if you have an SSN and any of the following occurred:
- you recently married and are using your spouse’s last name and you did not contact SSA to update your records,
- you legally changed your name without contacting SSA to update your records, or
- your social security number and/or name are different from when you received social security number.
- Contact the IRS, ITIN Operation, to update your records if you have an ITIN and any of the following occurred:
- you recently married and are using your spouse’s last name and did not contact IRS to update your records,
- you legally changed your name without contacting the IRS to update your records, or
- your ITIN and/or name are different from when you received your CP565, ITIN Assignment Letter.
For more information about ITINs, review Publication 1915, Understanding Your IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) PDF.
I sent you my information. Now what happens?
Once we receive your response form and verify the information you provided, we will update our records accordingly. If you are due a refund and you haven't heard from us after 6 weeks, you can check the status of your refund on “ Where’s My Refund? ”.
Tips for next year
Make sure you file using your name and taxpayer ID number (TIN) that was updated by SSA or IRS.
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.