What This Notice Means

CP32A says the IRS sent you a refund check, you didn't cash it, and it expired. The money hasn't disappeared. But the IRS needs to hear from you before it will send a new check.

What to Do

  • Call the number on your notice to request a new check.
  • If you still have the old check, destroy it.
  • Confirm the IRS has your correct address. You can view and update your account information online.

After you call, the IRS will send a new check within 30 days. You can track it with the Where's My Refund tool.

What If You Don't Call?

Then the IRS can't send you a new check. There's also a limit on how long you have to claim a refund, called the Refund Statute Expiration Date. Wait too long and you can lose the money. Make the call now.

Where the Check Goes

Refund checks are mailed only to the address of record. If you've moved, update your address with the IRS so the new check doesn't end up at your old one.

Divorced Since You Filed Jointly?

The IRS sends one refund check, listing both names, to the address of record. To have the refund split into two checks, send back the uncashed check along with a copy of your divorce decree showing how the refund is to be shared.

Next Year

  • File electronically and choose direct deposit. It's the fastest way to get a refund and there's no check to lose or forget.
  • Use Form 8888 if you want the refund split among checking, savings, or retirement accounts.

Keep a copy of this notice until the new check arrives and clears.

If you're having trouble getting your expired refund check reissued, call us at (813) 229-7100.