What This Letter Means

Letter 6018-A comes after you answered Letter 6018, Third Party Access Verification. On that response you told the IRS you didn't authorize, or no longer authorize, a named third party to have access to your tax account.

The IRS reviewed your account for security and didn't find any suspicious activity. But your answer to Letter 6018 did not end the authorization by itself. This letter is the step that does.

What to Do

If you want the third party's access ended:

  • Sign and date the revocation statement on the letter. It says you don't authorize that party to access your tax accounts for all tax matters, years, and periods.
  • Mail it to the IRS address at the top of the letter, or fax it to the number shown.
  • Do it within 60 days of the letter date. That's the window for using this letter to revoke.

After 60 days, you can still revoke an authorization at any time by following the IRS's third party authorization instructions.

If You Do Nothing

The authorization stays in effect, and the third party keeps access to your account. If you don't recognize the third party, don't let this slide. Return the letter, keep a copy, and note the date you sent it.

If You Do Want Them to Have Access

If you answered Letter 6018 by mistake and the third party is someone you hired, such as your tax professional, don't return the signed statement. Their authorization remains in place.

If You Suspect Identity Theft

An authorization you never signed can be a sign that someone is misusing your information. Watch your account and your mail, and consider an Identity Protection PIN for future returns.

If someone you don't know has access to your IRS account, call us at (813) 229-7100.