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    Got a letter from the IRS?

    Find your notice, see what it means, and what to do first.

    How it works

    1

    Find the notice code

    Look for the letters and numbers printed near the top or bottom of your IRS letter.

    2

    Read the guide and date

    Check what the notice means and use the date printed on it to identify the deadline that controls.

    3

    Choose your next step

    Review the options, use the Notice Decoder to count days, and decide what to do next.

    Which sounds like you?

    Count my days left

    What is your notice about?

    You owe a balance

    CP11, CP14, CP21A, CP22A

    Levies and liens

    CP71C, LT11, CP77, CP90

    Audits and proposed changes

    CP22E, CP75, CP75D, 90-Day Letter

    Penalties

    CP15, CP134B, CP162, CP165

    Payroll and business taxes

    CP101, CP103, CP131, CP132

    Returns the IRS thinks are missing

    CP59, CP63, CP88, CP15B

    Identity verification

    CP01A, CP01B, CP01C, CP01H

    Payment plans, settlements and collection status

    LT38, LT39, CP40, CP523

    Changes to your return or refund

    CP05, CP05A, CP08, CP09

    Browse all notices

    177 notices, each listed in one group.

    You owe a balance

    Levies and liens

    Audits and proposed changes

    Penalties

    Payroll and business taxes

    Returns the IRS thinks are missing

    Identity verification

    Payment plans, settlements and collection status

    Changes to your return or refund

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