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CP01S notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP01S notice? Here is what it means, your deadline, what to check before you answer, and how to reply. Check your own letter free: it stays on your phone.
Check my CP01S notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
We received your identity theft claim. We'll send any refund you may be due after we finish working on your claim.
What you need to know
- You can request an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) for added account protection by creating an account online.
- Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft and report it to law enforcement, credit bureaus, and financial institutions.
- Visit our Identity Theft Central to learn more about reporting identity theft to law enforcement. You can also find information on protecting yourself, and keeping your personal information safe, including your children’s taxpayer identification numbers, identity documents, benefits, and other identity information.
Your deadline
Answer by the date printed on your notice. If there is no date, answer as soon as you can, and call the number on the notice if you need more time.
What to check before you answer
Is this letter really from the IRS?
The IRS writes first by mail. A real letter shows a notice or letter number, your name and part of your tax ID number. The IRS does not ask for payment by gift card, crypto or wire transfer. If in doubt, sign in to your IRS online account, where many notices are listed.
Common questions
You can contact us at 800-908-4490 for help with identity theft related issues.
You can visit our Tools page or call the IRS help desk at 800-829-1040 .
You can find it by visiting:
- Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) for consumer information and their online Privacy and Security .
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Taxes. Security. Together for tips on keeping your personal, financial, and tax data safer.