Some people received another Notice 1444 if the IRS corrected or issued more than one payment in the first round. Taxpayers who received a Notice 1444 but did not receive their first payment, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about what to do if their second payment is lost, stolen, destroyed or has not been received.

What to do if you receive a letter from the IRS?

If you received a letter from the IRS about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), also called EIC, the Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit (CTC/ACTC) or the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), don’t ignore the letter (notice). Follow the directions on your letter. All the information you need is in your letter.

Why did I get more than one letter from the IRS?

Why did I get more than one letter from the IRS about my Economic Impact Payments? After each of the three Economic Impact Payments is issued, the IRS mails a letter – called a notice − to each recipient’s last known address.

How to get a copy of your IRS Notice?

To get a copy of your IRS notice or letter in Braille or large print, visit the Information About the Alternative Media Center page for more details. Why was I notified by the IRS? The IRS sends notices and letters for the following reasons: You have a balance due. You are due a larger or smaller refund. We have a question about your tax return.

What does a letter from the IRS say?

Some taxpayers, for example, receive a letter that says something like: “Congratulations! After reviewing your tax return, the IRS has decided to grant you a special tax return of $1,000. Please mail your bank account information to the address below so we can deposit your tax return.”

What to do if you receive a fraudulent IRS letter?

If, when you search for your notice or letter using the Search on this page, it doesn’t return a result, or you believe the notice or letter looks suspicious, contact us at 800-829-1040. If you determine the notice or letter is fraudulent, please follow the IRS assistor’s guidance or visit our Report Phishing page for next steps.

When to report a suspicious IRS letter or notice?

When the notice or letter looks suspicious. Please visit our Report Phishing page if you receive a notice or letter that looks suspicious and was designed to appear as though it came from the IRS. You can also call 800-829-1040.