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CP562C notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP562C 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 CP562C notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
We need more information to process your 1- year extension request of your child’s adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN).
What you need to do
- Send us a completed Form 15100, Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN) Extension Request PDF , included with your notice within 60 days, and provide: The reason you need an extension.
- The reason you can’t get a Social Security number (SSN).
- The status of your adoption.
- Original signatures of adoptive parents, or;
- The SSN for your child if you received it.
- The quickest way to submit your reply is using the Document Upload Tool (DUT) 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.
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 valid?
An ATIN is valid for 2 years. If you don’t have an SSN for your child, you can request a 1-year extension. For more information, see instructions for completing a Form W-7 A, Application for IRS Adoptions for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number .
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