Letter 5071C.
The IRS needs to confirm you filed the return under your SSN or ITIN.
After you respond
Check your refund 2-3 weeks after verifying; processing can take up to 9 weeks.
Forecast my refundPick this letter in the questions; the forecast counts from the hold.
What to do.
Verify online at irs.gov/verifyreturn (IRS online account) or call the number printed on the letter.
Then.
Check your refund 2-3 weeks after verifying; processing can take up to 9 weeks.
Use only the contact details printed on the letter or on irs.gov.
Questions people ask
Why did I get Letter 5071C?
The IRS needs to confirm you filed the return under your SSN or ITIN.
How do I respond to Letter 5071C?
Verify online at irs.gov/verifyreturn (IRS online account) or call the number printed on the letter.
When will I get my refund after Letter 5071C?
Check your refund 2-3 weeks after verifying; processing can take up to 9 weeks.
Sources
Checked against these sources on October 30, 2026.