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CP2057 notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP2057 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 CP2057 notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
You may need to file an amended return. We've received information not reported on your tax return.
What you need to do
- Read your notice carefully. It will explain the information we received.
- File an amended tax return PDF if the information is correct.
- If you believe the information is wrong, contact the business or person reporting the information and ask them to correct it.
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.
You may want to
- Order a tax transcript of your tax return.
- Make sure your other tax returns aren't missing the same information.
- Contact us with any unanswered questions you have.
- Keep a copy of your notice for your files.
Common questions
Why did it take the IRS so long to contact me about this matter? (added Feb. 21, 2025)
We match the information you report on your tax return with information reported by a third-party such as employers, banks, businesses, and others. This matching takes several months to complete.
What do I need to do?
You need to amend your return if the third-party information we received is correct.
Do I have to amend my tax return if the information is wrong? (updated March 7, 2024)
No. Don't file an amended tax return only to correct third-party information.
How do I amend my tax return? (updated March 7, 2024)
Complete Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return PDF , as soon as possible. Find tax forms or publications by visiting IRS.gov/forms or calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
- Send your completed Form 1040-X to the address based on the state you reside in (found in the instructions for Form 1040-X).
- You can also electronically file your Form 1040-X.
How can I find an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center?
We have centers located throughout the country. Find the center nearest to you .
I don't have a copy of my original tax return to help me amend it. What can I do? (updated March 7, 2024)
- You can order a transcript of your tax return. You also can get one by completing and sending us a Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return PDF .
- You can get a copy of your tax return by completing and sending us a Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return PDF . We charge a fee for return requests.
- If an accountant or some other person prepared your return, they may have a copy of your return.
What do I do if the information is wrong?
You don't have to amend your tax return if the information is wrong. Instead, contact whoever reported the wrong information and ask them to correct it. You don't need to contact us.
I reported the information, but I reported it incorrectly. Can I call the IRS to correct my return? (updated Feb. 21, 2025)
We can accept your information over the phone for incorrectly reported information if the mistake didn't increase or decrease your tax. However, you should file an amended tax return if you didn't report the information or misreported it in a way that increased or decreased your tax.
The information is wrong because someone else is using my name and Social Security number. What can I do?
See our identity theft information to find out what you can do. You also should call us and let us know.
What do I need to do if the information is related to a state relief payment, financial assistance allocated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts, or similar language? (added March 7, 2024)
If you received a Form 1099-G or 1099-MISC for a non-taxable relief payment there is no action required. If there has been a determination that the payment is taxable, complete Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, as soon as possible. To determine the taxability of your payment, go to the state website of where you reside for more information.
Helpful information
- Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return PDF
- Instructions for Form 1040-X PDF
- Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return PDF
- Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return PDF