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Date:Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM

Subject:Your 2025 Federal Tax Return Has Been Accepted

Dear Margaret Thompson,

This is to confirm that the Internal Revenue Service has received and accepted your 2025 federal income tax return (Form 1040), filed electronically on April 10, 2026.

Return details: - Filing status: Single - Adjusted Gross Income: as reported on your return - Refund amount: as reported on your return - Expected refund date: within 21 days of acceptance

To check the status of your refund, visit irs.gov and use the "Where's My Refund?" tool. You will need your Social Security Number, filing status, and the exact refund amount from your return.

Please retain this email for your records. If you did not file this return, contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 1-800-908-4490.

Internal Revenue Service Electronic Filing Division Notice CP2000 TIN: ***-**-4278