What this letter is about We're auditing your tax return reporting an adjustment or claim for refund and need documentation to verify the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) you claimed. We're holding the ERC until we get the results of this audit. What you need to do Read the letter and the enclosed forms carefully. They explain the information you must send to us. Provide copies of the documentation we request to verify the items we're auditing. Provide the requested response and supporting documents you are submitting either by: Uploading your documents to the website provided in the letter (if applicable), or Faxing your documents to the fax number in the letter (if applicable), or Mailing your response to the address shown on the letter. You may want to Review this letter with a trusted tax professional. Review the rules for claiming ERC and make sure your meet the eligibility criteria and have calculated the ERC correctly. Read more at IRS.gov/erc and Employee Retention Credit Eligibility Checklist: Help understanding this complex credit. Review some frequently asked questions about the ERC. Call us for assistance at the toll-free telephone number shown on your letter. If, while preparing your response to this IDR, you determine that you're not entitled to the ERC claimed, call the toll-free telephone number on your letter if you want to withdraw your claim for ERC. We'll provide you with specific instructions on how to withdraw your claim. Reference tools Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer Notice Topic 651 Notice Topic 653 Full list of tax forms and instructions Need help? You can authorize someone to represent you before the IRS or inspect and/or receive confidential tax information. You may be eligible for free help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. You can request a copy of your notice or letter in Braille or large print. If you can’t find what you need online, call the telephone number on your notice or letter.
