IRS Notices Explained
Understand what different IRS notices mean and what action is required
CP90 Notice: Final Notice of Intent to Levy
CP90 is the formal levy notice with CDP rights. Explains your 30-day hearing window and how to stop the levy.
CP161 Notice: Balance Due on Your Business Tax Return
Received an IRS CP161 notice for your business? Learn what this business tax balance notice means and how to respond properly to avoid further penalties.
CP88 Notice: Your Refund Is Being Held Until You File
Your refund is frozen because the IRS shows unfiled returns. Explains how to release the hold.
CP2501 Notice: Proposed Changes to Your Income
Received a CP2501 notice? The IRS has found a potential income discrepancy on your tax return. Learn how to respond properly within 30 days.
CP75 Notice: Your Earned Income Credit Is Being Examined
The IRS is questioning your EIC claim. Covers required documentation, response process, and what happens next.
CP49 Notice: Your Refund Was Applied to Another Tax Year
The IRS took your refund and applied it to a prior year's debt. Explains why and what you can do.
Letter 3172: Notice of Federal Tax Lien Filing
A lien has been filed against your property. Explains what's affected, your CDP rights, and how to get it removed.
Letter 531: Notice of Deficiency (Your 90-Day Letter)
Received IRS Letter 531? This 90-day letter gives you limited time to contest tax changes before assessment. Learn your options and critical deadlines.
CP21 Notice: Changes Made to Your Return Result in a Refund
Received a CP21 notice? Good news! The IRS adjusted your tax return and you're getting a refund. Learn what changed and when your money will arrive.
CP15 Notice: IRS Penalty Assessment Explained
A penalty has been added to your account. Covers penalty types, amounts, and abatement options.
CP71C Notice: Annual Reminder of Tax Debt You Still Owe
CP71C is a yearly reminder that your tax debt still exists. Explains interest accrual and resolution options.
CP23 Notice: Estimated Tax Payment Discrepancy
Your estimated payments don't match IRS records. Covers how to verify payments and dispute the discrepancy.
CP22A Notice: Changes to Your Tax Return Amount
The IRS changed something on your return. Explains what was adjusted, why, and how to dispute if you disagree.
Letter 1058: Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Your Appeal Rights
Letter 1058 means the IRS is ready to levy. Explains your CDP rights, appeal timeline, and how to stop enforcement.
LT11 Notice: Your Right to a Hearing Before IRS Levy
LT11 grants you CDP hearing rights. Covers the 30-day window, how to request a hearing, and what happens at the hearing.
CP14 Notice: Your Annual Tax Balance Due Explained
Received an IRS CP14 notice? It's your first tax bill showing an unpaid balance. Learn what it means and your payment options to avoid penalties.
CP504 Notice: Final Warning Before IRS Seizes Your Assets
Received a CP504 IRS notice threatening to seize your assets? Learn what this final warning means and how to respond before the 30-day deadline.
CP503 Notice: Second Warning Before IRS Collection Action
CP503 is the IRS escalating. Explains what changed since CP501, new deadlines, and your shrinking window of options.
CP501 Notice: Your First Balance Due Warning from the IRS
What a CP501 means, how much time you have, payment options, and what happens if you ignore it.
CP2000 Notice: What the IRS Found That Doesn't Match Your Return
Complete breakdown of CP2000 underreporter notices - why you got it, what it means, your three response options, and step-by-step instructions.
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