Question 1

What does IRS notice CP14 mean?

Accepted Answer

Balance due. The IRS says you owe tax on a return, usually the first bill after a return is processed. Deadline: Pay by the date shown or set up a payment plan. Interest and penalties grow every month.

Question 2

What does IRS notice CP501 mean?

Accepted Answer

Reminder: balance still due. A follow-up to an unpaid balance. Deadline: Respond before the date shown to avoid more penalties.

Question 3

What does IRS notice CP503 mean?

Accepted Answer

Second reminder: balance due. The IRS has not heard from you about a balance. This is the step before a levy notice. Deadline: Act before the date on the notice.

Question 4

What does IRS notice CP504 mean?

Accepted Answer

Notice of intent to levy. The IRS intends to take your state refund and can begin levying other property, such as bank accounts, if the balance is not resolved. Deadline: Respond by the date on the notice.

Question 5

What does IRS notice LT11 mean?

Accepted Answer

Final notice of intent to levy and your right to a hearing. The final notice before the IRS can levy wages, bank accounts, and other assets. Deadline: 30 days from the date of the letter to request a Collection Due Process hearing (Form 12153).

Question 6

What does IRS notice Letter 1058 mean?

Accepted Answer

Final notice of intent to levy and your right to a hearing. Same as LT11: the last notice before levy action. Deadline: 30 days from the date of the letter to request a hearing.

Question 7

What does IRS notice CP90 mean?

Accepted Answer

Final notice of intent to levy. The IRS can levy certain federal payments and other assets. Deadline: 30 days to request a Collection Due Process hearing.

Question 8

What does IRS notice Letter 3172 mean?

Accepted Answer

Notice of federal tax lien filing. The IRS has filed a public lien against your property for unpaid tax. Deadline: You have a limited window, shown in the letter, to request a hearing.

Question 9

What does IRS notice CP2000 mean?

Accepted Answer

Proposed changes: income does not match. Income reported to the IRS (W-2s, 1099s) does not match your return. This is a proposal, not a bill. Deadline: Respond by the date shown, usually 30 days. Ask for more time if needed.

Question 10

What does IRS notice CP11 mean?

Accepted Answer

Changes to your return: you owe. The IRS corrected what it believes is a math or other error, creating a balance. Deadline: 60 days to dispute the change.

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