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CP562A notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP562A 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 CP562A notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
Your request for an adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN) on Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions, application was incomplete.
What you need to do
- Submit the missing documents within 60 days from the date of the notice for your Form W-7A to be processed. Your missing documents are discussed in your notice. The quickest way to submit your reply is using the Document Upload Tool (DUT).
- When you receive a Social Security number (SSN) for this child, complete the response Form 15118 Response to Notice CP562A PDF , with the SSN and mail it using the information provided on the form. If you prefer, you can fax your information to the fax number in the notice using either a fax machine or an online fax service. Protect yourself when sending digital data by understanding the fax service’s privacy and security policies.
Documents you may need to include
When you submitted your W-7A you should have attached a signed and dated document to prove the child was placed with you for legal adoption (not for foster care) by an authorized placement agency. If this was not included with your application, you may want to submit one of the following documents to satisfy this requirement.
- A copy of the placement agreement between you and an authorized placement agency.
- A copy of the document signed by a hospital official authorizing the release of a newborn child from the hospital to you for legal adoption.
- A copy of the court order or other court document ordering or approving the placement of a child with you for legal adoption.
- An affidavit signed by the adoption attorney or government official who placed the child with you for legal adoption pursuant to state law.
In addition, if you adopt a foreign child with U.S. citizenship or resident alien status, you should have included a copy of your child’s:
- Permanent resident card (green card),
- Certificate of Citizenship, or
- Passport with “I-551” stamp.
Your deadline
The IRS page for this notice mentions 60 days. Always use the date printed on your own notice.
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
How long is an ATIN useful? An ATIN is valid for 2 years. However, if you don’t have an SSN for your adoptive child, you can request a one-year extension. For more information, see instructions for completing a Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions a Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions .
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