Letter 6468 is about the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 tax return. The IRS changed the amount of that credit because your return indicated that someone else claimed you (or your spouse, if you filed jointly) on their tax return for 2020.

You already got a CP11, CP12, or CP13 notice explaining the change. That notice didn't properly explain your appeal rights. Letter 6468 gives you that information.

If You Agree

You don't need to do anything.

If You Disagree

Contact the IRS at the phone number or address in your letter. You must contact the IRS within 60 calendar days from the date of the letter to preserve your formal appeal rights. Calendar days means weekends and holidays count.

The letter lays out the steps to request an appeal. Follow them exactly.

Before You Respond

  • Pull your 2020 return. Confirm whether it shows that someone else could claim you or your spouse as a dependent.
  • If that entry was a mistake, be ready to explain what actually happened.
  • Keep copies of the CP notice, this letter, and everything you send.
  • If you respond by mail, use certified mail so you can prove the date.

If the 60 Days Have Passed

The 60-day window is how you preserve your formal appeal rights. If it's gone, talk to a tax professional about what options remain before you give up on the credit.

Getting Help

You can authorize a representative to contact the IRS for you with Form 2848. If you can't resolve the problem on your own, the Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within the IRS, may be able to help.

If you received Letter 6468 and want to challenge the change, call us at (813) 229-7100.