IRS Notices Explained
Received a letter from the IRS? Find your notice below for a plain-English explanation of what it means, your deadline, and how to respond.
Balance Due & Collection
- CP14Balance Due
- CP501Reminder of Balance Due
- CP503Second Reminder of Balance Due
- CP504Intent to Levy
- CP504BIntent to Levy — Passport Certification
- CP516Unfiled Tax Return — Request to File
- CP518Final Notice — Unfiled Return
- CP259Return Not Filed — Business
- CP63Refund Held — Unfiled Returns
- CP71Annual Balance Due Reminder
- CP71AAnnual Reminder — Currently Not Collectible
- CP88Refund Held — Delinquent Return
- CP59Unfiled Return Inquiry
Income Discrepancy
Refund & Adjustment
- CP11Changes to Tax Return — Amount Owed
- CP11AChanges — Earned Income Credit
- CP12Correction Resulted in Overpayment
- CP13Refund Adjustment — No Refund Due
- CP21AAdjusted Return — Refund Due
- CP21BAdjusted Return — Balance Due
- CP22AAdjustment — Amount Due
- CP49Refund Applied to Prior Balance
- CP39Refund Offset to Spouse's Debt
- CP53Refund Check Not Delivered
- CP53ARefund Direct Deposit Failed
Withholding & Estimated Tax
Identity & Security
Penalty
Installment Agreement
Audit & Examination
Appeals & Collection Due Process
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