What This Notice Means
The IRS sent you a replacement refund check. Your original check expired before it was cashed, and this notice tells you a new one is on the way.
This is good news. There's nothing to pay and nothing to dispute.
What to Do
- If you still have the expired check, destroy it.
- When the new check arrives, cash it promptly.
Don't let the replacement sit. Checks that go uncashed are how you ended up with this notice.
When It Will Arrive
You should receive the replacement check within 30 days. If it hasn't arrived after that, call the number on your notice.
Where It Will Be Mailed
Refund checks are mailed only to the address of record. That's the address on your tax return, or a new address from a permanent change of address request filed after the return.
You can't ask the IRS to mail the check to some other address. If you've moved and the IRS doesn't have your current address, update it with the IRS. Otherwise the replacement goes to the old one.
Next Year
Consider filing electronically and choosing direct deposit for your refund. Filing online helps you avoid mistakes and find credits and deductions you may qualify for. In many cases you can file for free. Direct deposit also means there's no check to lose or let expire.
Keep Records
Keep this notice with your tax records for the year. If there's ever a question about whether the refund was paid, it shows the IRS reissued the check.
If you have other IRS refund or balance problems, call us at (813) 229-7100.