IRS / Tax Error Code
5071C | Identity verification request
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Apr 16, 2026
Summary
IRS Letter 5071C requests identity verification before the IRS will continue processing a return or release a refund.
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What This Code Means
IRS Letter 5071C requests identity verification before the IRS will continue processing a return or release a refund.
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