Department of the Treasury IRS Notice CP05A
Internal Revenue Service
Ogden Service Center
Mail Stop 9002
Ogden, UT 84201-0062
JIMMY C ELLIS JR
15 WILLIAM ST APT 409
NEWARK NJ 07102-2843
April 21, 2025
We’re holding your 2024 refund because we need you to send us more information
We review returns to determine whether income, income tax withholding, credits, or expenses are reported correctly.
What you need to do
Send supporting documentation (i.e., screenshots, pictures, other digital images) showing dates wages were earned, the gross income received,
and federal tax withheld for your 2024 tax return.
Send us the following information to resolve this issue by June 5, 2025. Documentation can include:
• Copies of at least 3 pay statements or check stubs, including the end of year statement or check stub. (Don’t send a copy
of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.)
• A letter on company letterhead, including your employer’s name, address, telephone, and fax number, that indicates your dates of
employment, wages paid, and withholding deducted.
• A statement of benefits on retirement income.
Your reply MUST include a copy of this notice.
For a quicker resolution, you can send us your documents using the Documentation Upload tool by June 05, 2025. To use
the tool, scan the QR code or visit IRS.gov/Reply and select “CP05A” as the notice number you’re responding to.
You can also fax your documentation to 855-851-8440 using either a fax machine or online fax service or you can mail
your reply to the address at the top of this notice.
Next Steps
We’re holding your refund until we receive additional information from you.
• If the information supports your tax return, we’ll accept your return as filed and release your refund.
• If the information doesn’t support your tax return, we’ll disallow all or part of your withholding which will result in a balance due or a reduced
refund. You could also receive a Notice of Deficiency.
• If you don’t agree with our decision, you’ll have the right to appeal.
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We understand your refund is important to you. But if you don’t provide the requested information by June 5, 2025, we’ll disallow all or part of
your refund.
It could take up to 60 days to complete our review. If you haven’t received your refund or heard from us within 60 days, call us at 800-
829-1040. Please wait 60 days before contacting us since we won’t be able to provide any additional information. You can check your refund
status at IRS.gov/Refunds or the IRS2Go mobile app.
Where to find more information
• Visit IRS.gov/CP05A for more information about this notice.
• Visit IRS.gov/IPPIN to learn more about the IRS Identity Protection PIN, which can help prevent misuse of your taxpayer identification number on
fraudulent federal income tax returns.
• For tax forms, instructions, and publications, visit IRS.gov/Forms or call 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
Taxpayer rights and sources for assistance
The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) gives taxpayers specific rights. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights groups these into 10 fundamental rights. See IRC
Section 7803(a)(3). IRS employees are responsible for being familiar with and following these rights. For additional information about your
taxpayer rights, please see Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer, or visit IRS.gov/Taxpayer-Bill-Of-Rights.
Taxpayer Advocate Service
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayers’ rights. TAS can
offer you help if your tax problem is causing a financial difficulty, you've tried but been unable to resolve your issue with the IRS, or you believe an
IRS system, process, or procedure isn’t working as it should. If you qualify for TAS assistance, which is always free, TAS will do everything possible
to help you. Visit TaxpayerAdvocate.IRS.gov or call 877-777-4778.
Tax professionals who are independent from the IRS may be able to help you.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) can represent low-income persons before the IRS or in court. LITCs can also help persons who speak English
as a second language. Any services provided by an LITC must be for free or a small fee. To find an LITC near you:
• Go to TaxpayerAdvocate.IRS.gov/LITCmap;
• Download IRS Publication 4134, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic List available at IRS.gov/Forms-PUBS; or
• Call the IRS toll-free at 800-829-3676 and ask for a copy of Publication 4134.
State bar associations, state or local society of accountants or enrolled agents, or other nonprofit tax professional organizations may also be able
to provide referrals.
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