You can access your federal tax account through a secure login at Once in your account, you can view the amount you owe along with details of your balance, view 18 months of payment history, access Get Transcript, and view key information from your current year tax return.
What is a CP87A?
Why you received IRS Notice CP87A Another taxpayer filed a return claiming a dependent or qualifying child with the same SSN as the dependent or qualifying child you claimed on your tax return. You need to verify that the person you listed as a dependent actually qualifies as a dependent.
Why did we send you a cp87a notice?
We sent you this notice because we received a tax return from another taxpayer claiming a dependent or qualifying child with the same social security number as a dependent or qualifying child listed on your tax return.
Is the IRS auditing you for your cp87a?
No, we are not auditing you at this time. Visit the Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA) and select topic, “Who Can I Claim as a Dependent?” to determine if you’re eligible to claim each dependent or qualifying child you plan to list on your tax return next year.
Where to find Social Security number on cp87a notice?
The last four digits of the social security number for each dependent or qualifying child we’re concerned about is shown on the notice for your review. Compare the social security numbers from your notice with the social security card for each dependent or qualifying child you listed on your tax return.
What to do if you get a correction notice from the IRS?
If you do ask for an extension, confirm it in writing. In fact, confirm in writing everything you do with the IRS. If you receive a correction notice, review it and compare it carefully with the information on your return. Check your return to see if the IRS is correct. Sometimes even the IRS is wrong.
