Understanding your CP6042 notice

Notice details

Notice code

CP6042

Category

Identity verification

Severity tier

Tier 2 — Action or response expected. The IRS has taken or proposed an action and expects a response or payment.

Governing law

§6109; §7701(a)(16) (Internal Revenue Code sections)

Statutory response window

30-day window — always confirm the exact deadline against the date printed on your notice.

Source

IRS.gov — Understanding Your IRS Notice

What the IRS says to do

If you were or are affiliated with the entity: Answer all the questions on the enclosed form in your notice and provide the information requested within 30 days from the date of the notice. If the notice is for an estate, send a copy of the deceased individual’s death certificate with your reply. If the notice is for a trust, send a copy of the Certificate of Trust document or the title and completed signature pages from the trust documents with your reply. If you’re not affiliated with the entity, or you’re not the responsible party: Select the correct statement on the enclosed form, indicating no affiliation and provide your name. Return the enclosed form to us within 30 days from the date of the notice. If the responsible party we have on file for the entity has changed, submit Form 8822-B, Change of Address or Responsible Party-Business PDF .

This is the IRS’s own guidance reproduced from the IRS notice page. It describes the IRS’s process — it is not legal or tax advice from TaxRiskOS.

Official IRS reference

Read the official notice page on IRS.gov: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp6042-notice

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