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Critical Notices
These require immediate action. The IRS is about to take collection action.
CP504
Intent to Levy Notice
Final notice before IRS seizes your assets
CP90
Final Notice of Intent to Levy
Last warning - levy action imminent
CP91
Intent to Seize State Tax Refund
IRS will take your state refund to pay federal debt
CP297
Final Notice - Businesses - Intent to Levy
Final levy notice for business tax debt
Letter 1058
Final Notice Before Levy - Wage Garnishment Warning
Final warning before wage garnishment begins
LT11
Final Notice - Intent to Seize Property and Rights to Hearing
IRS will seize property if you do not respond
Letter 3172
Notice of Federal Tax Lien Filing
IRS filed a public lien against your property
Urgent Notices
Time-sensitive notices that need your attention soon.
CP503
Second Reminder Notice
Urgent reminder - action required immediately
Letter 11
Notice of Deficiency - Changes Proposed
IRS proposes changes after audit or review
Letter 2501
Proposed Assessment - Balance Due
IRS proposes you owe taxes after review
Warning Notices
These indicate a problem that needs to be addressed.
CP14
Balance Due Notice
You owe taxes from your recent return
CP501
Reminder Notice
First reminder that you still owe taxes
CP2000
Underreporter Notice
IRS records do not match your return
CP11
Changes to Your Tax Return
IRS made changes that result in additional tax due
CP22
Changes to Your Return - Refund Reduced or Owe More
IRS adjusted your return and now you owe or get less refund
Letter 2205
IRS Needs Additional Information
IRS requests more information about your return
Informational Notices
General information or requests from the IRS.
CP23
Changes to Your Return - Refund Increased
IRS made changes and you are getting a larger refund
CP21
Changes to Your Return Adjusted Your Refund
IRS changed your refund amount
CP49
Overpayment Applied to Other Tax Debt
Your refund was used to pay another tax debt
CP71A
Annual Reminder of Balance Due
Annual notice that you still owe taxes
CP71C
Annual Reminder - Payment Plan Active
Annual reminder while on payment plan
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