Glossary

CP148 Notice

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The CP148 notice is sent by the IRS when there is a name or Social Security Number (SSN) mismatch between the information provided on the taxpayer’s return and the IRS’s records. This issue can result in delays in processing the return or issuing a refund.

Key points about CP148:

The notice identifies the discrepancy and provides instructions for correcting the information.
Taxpayers must update their return or provide additional documentation to resolve the mismatch.
Failing to correct the information can result in delayed refunds or other tax issues.

Taxpayers receiving CP148 should act quickly to correct the mismatch and ensure their return is processed without further delays.

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