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CP565 notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP565 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 CP565 notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
We gave you an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) .
What you need to do
- Read your notice carefully. Make sure the name and date of birth we have on record for you is right.
- Use your ITIN to file federal tax returns or tax reporting documents.
- Alert us if you receive a Social Security number (SSN) in the future and begin using the SSN in place of the ITIN when filing federal tax returns or tax reporting documents.
- It’s not necessary for you to respond to the notice, so no further action is required.
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
- Keep a copy of your notice for your files.
- Contact us if you have questions or need assistance. Within the U.S., you can call the toll-free number on your notice. If you are outside the U.S., you can call 267-941-1000 (not a toll-free number).
Common questions
It is a number for you to use on federal tax documents.
A non-citizen who has to file a federal tax return or a tax reporting document and does not qualify for an SSN needs an ITIN.
No. It is only for tax purposes. It is not for non-tax purposes.
You can use an ITIN like an SSN on federal tax documents, but it doesn’t share other properties of an SSN. Receiving an ITIN therefore doesn’t entitle you to collect Social Security benefits, entitle you to EIC, or alter your immigration status, among other differences.
No, individuals filing a tax return with an ITIN can't claim the EITC.
You can get an SSN when you become a U.S. citizen.
Use your SSN. Stop using your ITIN. Let us know you have an SSN so we can change our records. We will give you credit for taxes withheld under your old ITIN.
We will return your documents within 60 days from your notice's date. Call us at the number on your notice if you don't receive your documents by then.
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