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IRS Letter Says They Didn't Receive Form 8453-OL
Updated: 1/18/2008
Article ID: 2071
The IRS requires a signature even when you e-file your tax return.
If you e-filed your return and did not submit an electronic signature, then you must submit a signature on paper using "Form 8453-OL, U.S. Individual Income Tax Declaration for an IRS e-file Online Return." To learn all about Form 8453-OL, see Working with Form 8453-OL.
If you received a letter from the IRS indicating that they did not receive Form 8453-OL, then you need to fill out Form 8453-OL and mail it to the IRS in order to complete your tax return.
 | Note: You can view an example of this letter by selecting the link under "File Attachments" at the end of this article. |
How to complete Form 8453-OL
- Print a copy of Form 8453-OL using the TurboTax program.
- Verify that your Declaration Control Number (DCN) printed on Form 8453-OL. The DCN is the confirmation number that is assigned when your return is accepted and must be included on Form 8453-OL.
If the DCN did not print on your paperwork, you'll need to enter it yourself. Here's how:- Check the status of your return in the TurboTax program and copy the DCN from the acceptance message.
- Ignore the first two digits ("00") in the first box of the DCN and then write the next six digits of your DCN in the second box in the upper-left corner of Form 8453-OL.
- Write the next five digits in the third box.
- Ignore the last digit in the fourth box of the DCN.
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- Fill out the form including your name, address, social security number, tax return information, and signature. If you filed jointly, include your spouse's information and signature as well.
- To include tax return information, refer to a copy of your tax return. Or, you can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to request your tax return information.
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- Attach any required documents that were not included in the e-filed return (such as "Form 8885, Health Coverage Tax Credit").
- Mail Form 8453-OL (including attachments) to the IRS to the address listed for your state.
