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Form 15118: Response to Notice CP562A
Internal Revenue Service Form 15118 is the Response to Notice CP562A that adoptive parents submit to provide requested adoption details, including child information, placement agency data, and both parents’ signatures under penalties of perjury.
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IRS Form 15118 - Response to Notice CP562A
Internal Revenue Service Form 15118 is the Response to Notice CP562A that adoptive parents submit to provide requested adoption details, including child information, placement agency data, and both parents’ signatures under penalties of perjury.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to have both adoptive parents sign under penalties of perjury.
- 2Omitting one adoptive parent's signature on the form.
- 3Providing SSNs that do not match SSA records without an explanation.
- 4Not attaching a legal document when a name change is claimed.
- 5Leaving the placement date blank in the Placement Agency section.
Plain English
Form 15118 lets adoptive parents answer a notice from the IRS about their adoption. They must give the child’s name, birth details, placement agency info, and both parents’ Social Security numbers. If a name has changed, they attach the legal document. Both parents must sign under penalty of perjury.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-01-17 22:10:36
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you have received IRS Notice CP562A requesting adoption information.
- Check Form W-7A instead when you need to correct a name mismatch on your SSN.
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Use this form or another form?
SSN or name mismatch with SSA records
Mismatch can delay processing of the response
✓ Verify SSN and name with SSA and attach supporting name‑change document
Need a new SSN for an adoptive parent
Correct SSN is required for the response to be accepted
✓ Complete Form W-7A with required identification
Correct a legal name change due to marriage or divorce
Name must match SSA records to avoid delays
✓ Attach certified copy of marriage or divorce decree
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Adoptive child’s full name
Child’s legal name as it will appear on tax return · Adoptive Child’s Information section
Adoptive child’s date of birth
Birth certificate · Adoptive Child’s Information section
Placement agency’s name
Agency name provided by placement agent · Placement Agency’s Information section
Adoptive parent 1 SSN
Social Security Number · Social Security Number (SSN) of Adoptive Parents section
Explanation of name change
Reason and supporting legal document (e.g., marriage certificate) · Explanation of name change (if applicable) section
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the form revision date reads 12‑2024.
- 2Enter your full contact information, including address, telephone numbers, and best call times.
- 3Provide the adoptive child’s full name, birth date, place of birth, and gender.
- 4List the placement agency’s name, address, and placement date.
- 5Enter each adoptive parent’s SSN and full legal name.
- 6Supply an explanation and attach supporting documentation if a name change occurred.
- 7Sign the form for each adoptive parent in the designated signature fields.
- 8Attach any required documents such as the legal name‑change certificate or placement agency paperwork.
- 9Review the entire form for completeness and accuracy before mailing.
How to file this form
- 1Gather required documents (birth certificate, placement agency paperwork, name‑change records) and retain copies for your records.
- 2Complete Form 15118 (Response to Notice CP562A) using the gathered information and keep a filled copy.
- 3Have each adoptive parent sign the form under penalties of perjury and retain the signed page.
- 4Assemble the signed form and all supporting documents into one package.
- 5Mail the package to the address indicated in the IRS notice, using a trackable delivery method.
- 6File the mailing receipt and retain a copy of the entire submission as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Confirm the form header displays edition date 12‑2024; if the date differs, the edition may be outdated and require verification.
- 2The official source does not list a filing fee; you should verify on the IRS website whether any fee applies before submission.
- 3No mailing address appears in the source; you must locate the correct IRS address in the notice or on the agency’s current instructions.
- 4Signature requirement states each adoptive parent must sign under penalties of perjury; ensure both signatures are present before mailing the form.
- 5If your contact information has changed, fill the Change In Your Contact Information block; verify address, phone number, and best call time are current.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form is the December 2024 edition (12‑2024) as shown on the form header.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form shows 12‑2024 (December 2024) on the header.
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm each adoptive parent signs in the designated space under penalties of perjury.
- Contact information — verify updated address, phone number, and best call time are entered.
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After you file
- 1Keep the completed Form 15118 and any supporting documents for your records.
- 2If the SSN or last name does not match SSA records, contact the Social Security Administration to verify or correct the information.
- 3Attach a copy of the legal document that proves any name change when submitting the form.
- 4Retain any IRS correspondence received after filing in case further clarification is needed.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — provides contact information fields (first name, middle name, last name, street address, city, state, ZIP code, primary telephone, best time to call, secondary telephone).
- SRCForm p.1 — includes adoptive child’s full name, date of birth, place of birth, and gender check boxes.
- SRCForm p.1 — requires placement agency’s name, address, and placement date.
- SRCForm p.1 — states both adoptive parents must sign under penalties of perjury.
- SRCForm p.2 — notes that a mismatched SSN or last name requires contacting SSA to verify or correct the information.
- SRCForm p.2 — requires an explanation of any name change and the inclusion of a supporting legal document.
- SRCForm p.2 — includes a section to update contact information with new address and telephone number.
- SRCNot stated in the official source — verify on the agency site
Common confusion points
Do I need to fill out the best time to call fields?
The form includes separate fields for a.m. and p.m. call times.
→ Provide the preferred times or leave the fields blank if no preference.
What if my SSN matches the SSA records?
The notice highlights a mismatch scenario.
→ If your SSN matches, you can complete the form without contacting SSA.
Do both adoptive parents have to sign?
The signature block states that if two people are adopting, both must sign.
→ Ensure signatures from both parents appear on the form.
Where do I indicate the adoptive child's gender?
The form provides Male and Female check boxes.
→ Check the appropriate box that matches the child’s gender.
My address has changed since the original filing; do I need to update it?
There is a “Change In Your Contact Information” section for a new address.
→ Fill in the new street address, city, state, ZIP code, and telephone number.
Is the placement agency’s ZIP code required?
The placement agency address fields include ZIP code.
→ Provide the full agency address, including ZIP code.
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- Form 843 – Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement (used to request correction of penalties or processing errors).
Questions about IRS Form 15118
What is IRS Form 15118 used for?
Form 15118 lets adoptive parents answer a notice from the IRS about their adoption. They must give the child’s name, birth details, placement agency info, and both parents’ Social Security numbers. If a name has changed, they attach the legal document. Both parents must sign under penalty of perjury.
Who must file IRS Form 15118?
Adoptive parents who received Notice CP562A must file IRS Form 15118.
What information does IRS Form 15118 require?
The form collects the filer’s contact information, the adoptive child’s name, birth date and place, gender, the placement agency’s name and address, the placement date, both parents’ SSNs and any name‑change explanation, and updated address if needed.
How do I complete IRS Form 15118?
First, the filer enters personal contact details. Next, they complete the Adoptive Child’s Information and Placement Agency sections, then provide each parent’s SSN and any name‑change explanation. If the address has changed, they fill the Change In Your Contact Information block. Finally, both adoptive parents sign, date, and include telephone numbers as required.
What happens if IRS Form 15118 is filed incorrectly?
Providing incorrect SSNs or mismatched names can cause processing delays, and signing falsely subjects the filer to penalties of perjury.
Do I need to fill out the best time to call fields?
The form includes separate fields for a.m. and p.m. call times. Provide the preferred times or leave the fields blank if no preference.
What if my SSN matches the SSA records?
The notice highlights a mismatch scenario. If your SSN matches, you can complete the form without contacting SSA.
Do both adoptive parents have to sign?
The signature block states that if two people are adopting, both must sign. Ensure signatures from both parents appear on the form.
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