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IRS Notice CP06 – Supporting Documentation Requested

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Your refund is being held pending an audit of the return. The IRS is requesting verification of the Premium Tax Credit you claimed on the return.

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Type of Notice: Return accuracy

Most common tax problem area: IRS audits

Other tax problem areas: IRS penalties, IRS bill for unpaid taxes

Why you received IRS Notice CP06

  1. You claimed the Premium Tax Credit (PTC) on your return.
  2. The IRS is questioning the PTC you claimed and has frozen your refund.
  3. The IRS is requesting documentation to support the PTC on your tax return.

Your options to address IRS Notice CP06

  1. Provide the documentation requested

Notice deadline: 30 days

If you miss the deadline: If you do not respond within 30 days, the IRS will disallow your Premium Tax Credit and send you an audit report showing the proposed changes and any additional tax, penalties and interest you may owe.

Want more help?

See your local tax pro for a free consultation.

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