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The IRS sent this notice to request that you provide documentation to prove your identity. Before your return be processed, you must prove that you are the legitimate owner of the Social Security Number used on the return.

Remember, you will be contacted initially by mail. The IRS will provide all contact information and instructions in the letter you will receive. If we conduct your audit by mail, our letter will request additional information about certain items shown on the tax return such as income, expenses, and itemized deductions.

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While the odds of an audit have been low, the IRS may flag your return for several reasons, tax experts say. Some of the common audit red flags are excessive deductions or credits, unreported income, rounded numbers and more. However, the best protection is thorough records, including receipts and documentation.

If the IRS is reviewing your return, it may have questions about your wages and withholding, or credits or expenses shown on your tax return. The review process could take anywhere from 45 to 180 days, depending on the number and types of issues the IRS is reviewing.

Tax advisors can include Certified Public Accounts (CPAs), tax attorneys, enrolled agents, and some financial advisors. A tax advisor may also be known as a tax consultant.