What This Notice Means
A CP131A says the IRS made changes to your return because it believes there's a miscalculation. After those changes, you don't owe any money and you aren't due a refund.
Any amount the correction created was so small that the IRS reduced your account balance to zero. Do not send a payment.
What to Do
- Read the notice. It explains each change the IRS made.
- Pull your copy of the return and compare it line by line to the notice.
- If you agree, no response is needed. Update your copy of the return so your records match.
If You Disagree
Move fast. You must contact the IRS within 10 days from the date of the notice. You can:
- call the toll-free number listed on the notice, or
- mail the completed contact stub along with your explanation and any documentation.
Keep a copy of what you send, and send it by certified mail so you can prove the date.
Questions About the Change
To find out what caused the change, call the number on your notice. Have the notice and your return in front of you. The IRS materials for this notice point to publications on corporations, estates and trusts, and unrelated business income of exempt organizations, so have the return and schedules for that entity ready.
Next Year
- Follow the return instructions for required documentation.
- Attach every required form and schedule when you file.
- Consider filing electronically. It cuts down on math errors and saves time.
If you received a CP131A notice and have questions about what changed, call us at (813) 229-7100.