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LP47 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
This notice requests your help in locating a taxpayer you may know.
Read the full LP47 page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
This notice requests your help in locating a taxpayer you may know.
What you need to do
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Complete Form 15106 included with your notice, detach notice stub and return them using the envelope provided. If you prefer, you can call the number at the top of the notice. Please respond within 10 days from the date of your notice.
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Call or write if you want your name excluded from the list of persons we contacted.
You may want to
- Keep this notice in your permanent records.
Who should I contact?
Call the number at the top of the of your notice if you have questions.
Why would I want to be excluded from a list of persons contacted?
We’re required by law to keep a list of people we’ve contacted, called third party contacts. In some cases, we are required to provide this to the individual. If you don’t want to be on this list, please call us at the phone number on the top of the first page of your notice.
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.