- What it means
- The IRS is reviewing the direct deposit request on your return before releasing the refund.
- Respond within
- The date on the notice
- What to send
- Nothing. The refund follows the review.
- Write it
- Document cover letter
- When to get help
- If the stated time passes with no refund, start a refund trace.
What the letter says
Something about the bank account (a mismatch with the name on the return, or an account used on many returns) triggered a review.
What to do
Wait the stated period. Do not file again.
What to gather
- The notice
- Your return showing the account entered
Write back
The Document cover letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.