15119

Response to Notice CP54

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IRS
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December 2024
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1
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IRS form page
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October 21, 2026
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Form 15119: Response to Notice CP54

Form 15119, Response to Notice CP54, is the reply form for Notice CP54. In it, the taxpayer explains why the identifying information on their tax return does not match IRS records and confirms their number and name exactly as they appear on their social security card or CP565 ITIN Assignment Notice.

The form has six numbered sections: the statement that best describes the situation, the verified number and name, an explanation of the discrepancy, current contact information, a signature, and how to send it. The form asks for copies of legal documents that help verify identity, such as a Social Security card or CP565 ITIN Assignment Notice.

The form says to send it, with any supporting documents, through the Document Upload Tool as shown on the notice or by mail to the address shown on the notice. You can fill out Form 15119 free in your browser on this page and download it without an account.

What's on Form 15119

1. Your situation

Three statements, each with its own next steps. You mark the one that best describes your situation.

2. Information for tax purposes

Your social security number or ITIN, then your first, middle and last name, exactly as they appear on your social security card or CP565 ITIN Assignment Notice.

3. Explain any discrepancies

A space for the reason the information on your tax return does not match IRS records.

4. Contact information

Your name, street address, city, state and ZIP code, plus foreign address information. If your address changed, the new address goes here.

5. Signature

Your signature and date under the statement that the identifying information you provide will be used for your tax return.

6. Sending it

Directions to send the form and supporting documents using the Document Upload Tool shown on your notice, or by mail to the address on your notice.

How to fill out Form 15119

  1. 1

    Mark one statement

    In section 1, mark the statement that best describes your situation and follow the next steps printed under it.

  2. 2

    Copy your number and name exactly

    In section 2, enter your social security number or ITIN and your name EXACTLY as they appear on your social security card or CP565 ITIN Assignment Notice, as the form says.

  3. 3

    Explain the mismatch

    In section 3, give the reason the information submitted on your tax return does not match IRS records.

  4. 4

    Update your contact details

    In section 4, enter your name and address. If your address changed, enter the new one. Use the foreign address lines if they apply.

  5. 5

    Sign and date

    In section 5, sign and date the form.

  6. 6

    Attach copies and send

    Include copies of documents that help verify your identity, such as a Social Security card or CP565 ITIN Assignment Notice, and send everything as section 6 describes.

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Where to send it and what to include

Where to send

The form says to send it, along with any supporting documents, using the Document Upload Tool as shown on your notice, or by mail to the address shown on your notice.

What to include

Copies of legal documents that help verify your identity, such as a Social Security card or CP565 ITIN Assignment Notice. The form asks for copies.

Phone number on the form

For the third statement, where both records are correct, the form says to contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to make sure the IRS has your correct information.

Timing and address

Form 15119 prints no due date and no mailing address of its own. It points to the notice for the address and the upload tool.

Who fills out Form 15119?

  • Taxpayers who received Notice CP54

    The form is titled Response to Notice CP54 and points to the notice for the upload tool and the mailing address, so it is completed by the person the notice was sent to.

  • When the tax return had the mismatch

    The first statement is for a correct social security card or CP565 ITIN Assignment Notice with identifying information on the tax return that does not match.

  • When the social security card is wrong

    The second statement is for a correct tax return with incorrect information on the social security card. The form asks for legal documents that prove identity or support the information reported.

  • When both records are correct

    The third statement is for a tax return and a card or ITIN notice that are both correct. The form says to contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040, then complete and return the form.

  • ITIN holders

    Section 2 accepts an individual taxpayer identification number as well as a social security number, entered exactly as on the CP565 ITIN Assignment Notice.

The taxpayer who received Notice CP54 completes and signs the form and returns it to the IRS.

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Questions about Form 15119

What is Form 15119?

It is the response form for Notice CP54. It records why the identifying information on a tax return does not match IRS records and confirms the correct number and name.

Which documents go with Form 15119?

The form asks for copies of legal documents that help verify identity, such as a Social Security card or a CP565 ITIN Assignment Notice.

How do I send Form 15119?

The form says to use the Document Upload Tool as shown on your notice, or to mail it to the address shown on your notice.

What if my tax return and my card are both correct?

The form says to contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to make sure the IRS has your correct information, and to complete and return the form.

How should my name be entered in section 2?

EXACTLY as it appears on your social security card or CP565 ITIN Assignment Notice, the form says, with first, middle and last name in separate fields.