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Warning - Attention Needed
IRS CP22 Notice
Changes to Your Return - Refund Reduced or Owe More
IRS adjusted your return and now you owe or get less refund
What is CP22? CP22 means the IRS made changes to your tax return that either reduced your expected refund or resulted in a balance due.
What This Notice Means
CP22 means the IRS made changes to your tax return that either reduced your expected refund or resulted in a balance due. This notice explains what changes were made and why.
Why You Received This Notice
- 1Math errors on your return
- 2Credits or deductions you claimed were adjusted or disallowed
- 3Income amounts did not match IRS records
- 4You had a prior tax debt that was offset against your refund
Important Deadline
If you owe money, payment is due within 21 days. If you disagree, you have 60 days to respond.
What You Should Do
- Review the explanation of changes carefully
- Verify the adjustments against your records
- If correct, pay any balance due by the deadline
- If incorrect, respond with documentation within 60 days
- Call the IRS if you need clarification
Resolution Options That May Help
What NOT to Do
- Do NOT ignore the notice
- Do NOT assume the changes are correct without review
- Do NOT miss the response deadline if disputing
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was my refund reduced?
Common reasons include: math errors, disallowed credits, prior tax debts being offset, student loan offsets, or child support debts. The notice should explain the specific reason.
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Recommended Next Steps
- Compare the notice to your original return line by line
- Gather supporting documents if you plan to dispute
- Consider payment options if you owe and cannot pay in full