Home › IRS notices › LP47 notice
LP47 notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS LP47 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 LP47 notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
This notice requests your help in locating a taxpayer you may know.
What you need to do
- Complete Form 15106 included with your notice, detach notice stub and return them using the envelope provided. If you prefer, you can call the number at the top of the notice. Please respond within 10 days from the date of your notice.
- Call or write if you want your name excluded from the list of persons we contacted.
Your deadline
The IRS page for this notice mentions 10 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.
You may want to
- Keep this notice in your permanent records.
Common questions
Who should I contact?
Call the number at the top of the of your notice if you have questions.
Why would I want to be excluded from a list of persons contacted?
We’re required by law to keep a list of people we’ve contacted, called third party contacts. In some cases, we are required to provide this to the individual. If you don’t want to be on this list, please call us at the phone number on the top of the first page of your notice.
Tax publications you may find useful
- Publication 334 Tax Guide for Small Business, (For Individuals Who Use Schedule C or C-EZ) PDF
- Schedule SE (Form 1040), Self-Employment Tax PDF
- Instructions for Schedule SE (Form 1040) PDF