What this notice is about
We received your tax return and are holding your refund until we review the tax treaty benefits you claimed and/or the deductions you claimed on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions.
What you need to do
- You don’t need to do anything at this time.
- Please don't file a duplicate return as this will slow down the review process.
You may want to
If you've moved since filing or are planning to move, update your address information with IRS.
Frequently asked questions
If we don’t find issues during our review, we'll send you your refund within 12 weeks if you don't owe other taxes or debts we're required to collect.
We’ll send you a notice with more information and instructions within 12 weeks.
We randomly select cases for review that claim treaty benefits and/or Schedule A deductions.
We’ll correspond to you through mail.
Helpful information
- Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad
- Publication 514, Foreign Tax Credit for Individuals
- Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
- Publication 570, Tax Guide for Individuals with Income from U.S. Possessions
- Publication 901, U.S. Tax Treaties
- Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education
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.