IRS HAS QUESTIONS RE: 2025 TAX RETURN
IRS wants to verify my identity and obtain proof of my having filed a tax return for 2025.
Quick Answer:
Since the tax year 2025 has not yet concluded, the IRS is not currently processing 2025 individual income tax returns. Those returns are generally filed in early 2026.
If you received a letter (such as a **5071C** or **4883C**) asking to verify your identity, it is likely regarding your **2023** or **2024** filing. However, if the notice specifically references 2025, it may be a sophisticated phishing scam or a typo in the correspondence.
**Steps to take:**
1. **Verify the Notice:** Check the top right corner for a notice number. Go to IRS.gov and search that number to ensure it is legitimate.
2. **ID.me:** The IRS uses ID.me for identity verification. Log in to your official IRS online account to see if there are any outstanding notifications.
3. **Phone Verification:** Call the specific number listed on the letter, but verify it matches a number on the official IRS website first.
4. **Confirm the Year:** Ensure you aren't confusing "Tax Year 2025" with "Fiscal Year" or estimated payments for 2025.
If you are certain the IRS is asking for a return that hasn't been filed yet, do not provide personal information until you speak with a representative via the official IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.
Note: This answer is provided for convenience only. It is important that you speak to a CPA about your individual tax situation.
