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The IRS intends to levy your Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend and other assets. Calendar the hearing deadline on the notice and decide now whether to pay, set up a plan, or file Form 12153.

Timing30 days to request a Collection Due Process hearing

Request a Collection Due Process hearing before the IRS can levy.

Timing30 days to request a CDP hearing

Respond before the IRS takes up to 15% of your Social Security.

Timing30 days before Social Security levy

The IRS levied your state tax refund. Review the notice deadline for a CDP hearing.

TimingUse the CDP deadline shown

Final levy notice for your business. File Form 12153.

Timing30 days to request a CDP hearing

The IRS already levied assets. Use the post-levy CDP rights described in the notice.

TimingRequest a post-levy CDP hearing by the notice deadline

The IRS plans to take up to 15% of your Social Security benefits for a business tax debt. Verify the balance and resolve it, or use your appeal rights, before the date on the notice.

TimingAct before the date on your notice; the levy follows if the balance is not resolved

Notice of intent to levy. Review the notice and resolve or challenge the balance now.

TimingPay or contact the IRS immediately

Intent to levy with passport certification risk. Do not wait.

TimingAct within 30 days

The IRS certified the debt to the State Department, which controls denial, revocation, or renewal.

TimingPassport action is now possible

Installment agreement default and proposed termination. Confirm the reason, corrective action, and appeal instructions.

TimingContact the IRS within 30 days; check appeal dates

Statutory notice of deficiency from AUR. File by the date shown; do not rely on tolling.

Timing90 days to petition Tax Court

Nonfiler deficiency notice based on an IRS substitute return. File by the date shown.

Timing90 days to petition Tax Court

Notice of deficiency. File a Tax Court petition by the exact date shown if you want prepayment review.

Timing90 days to petition Tax Court

Final notice before levy. The CDP clock is running.

Timing30 days to request a CDP hearing

Proposed Trust Fund Recovery Penalty against you personally. Preserve the protest deadline.

Timing60 days to protest (75 if addressed outside the U.S.)

A federal tax lien has been filed. You have CDP rights on the lien.

Timing30 days to request a CDP hearing

Statutory notice of deficiency. File by the date shown; do not rely on tolling.

Timing90 days to petition Tax Court

Statutory notice of deficiency. File by the date shown; do not rely on tolling.

Timing90 days to petition Tax Court

Statutory notice of deficiency. File by the date shown; do not rely on tolling.

Timing90 days to petition Tax Court

Statutory notice of deficiency. File by the date shown; do not rely on tolling.

Timing90 days to petition Tax Court

Final notice before levy. File Form 12153 to preserve your rights.

Timing30 days to request a CDP hearing

The IRS issued a levy for unpaid federal employment taxes. Act immediately.

TimingLevy already issued

The IRS issued a levy for unpaid taxes. Identify the property or income affected and seek release if appropriate.

TimingLevy already issued

Your identity theft case needs more information from you.

Timing30 days to respond

The IRS needs documents to verify your return. Refund held until then.

Timing30 days to send documents

The IRS has assessed the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty against you personally. Check the quarters and amounts, then decide quickly whether to pay, arrange payments, or start a refund claim.

TimingPay by the date on the notice; 30 days from notice and demand to use the bond procedure

The IRS has no record of your return. File before the SFR process starts.

TimingFile promptly

Refund frozen for unfiled returns. File them to get paid.

TimingFile to release refund

EITC audit. Your refund is frozen until you prove eligibility.

Timing30 days to send documents

EITC review needs more time. Watch for document requests.

TimingReview extended

You must recertify for EITC with Form 8862 documentation.

Timing30 days to recertify

EITC ban imposed. Recertification required when eligible.

TimingBan in effect

Multiple credit ban. Get help before claiming again.

TimingBan in effect

The IRS is holding payments or credits for a year you never filed, and the right to claim them is about to expire. File that return now or call to move the credit.

TimingFile before the refund statute expires (about six months from the notice)

Dependent claimed twice. Prove your claim or amend.

Timing30 days to respond

Refund held for delinquent returns.

TimingFile to release refund

Your organization lost tax-exempt status for not filing a Form 990 series return for three consecutive years. Determine what returns are now due and apply for reinstatement.

TimingFile required returns now; apply to reinstate exempt status

Your direct debit installment payment bounced. Make the missed payment, confirm the bank account on file, and make sure the next debit clears so the agreement does not default.

TimingMake the missed payment now; future debits must clear on schedule

The IRS says it is missing a return. Identify which return and period, then send a signed copy or a completed new return so it arrives by the due date on the notice.

TimingSend the signed return so the IRS receives it by the date on the notice

ACA employer shared responsibility payment proposed.

Timing30 days to respond

Business return not filed. Penalties accrue monthly.

TimingFile promptly

The IRS charged a penalty for a late or incomplete Form 5500-EZ retirement plan return. Supply any missing information, then pay or send a signed reasonable cause request by the due date.

TimingPay or request removal by the date on the notice

The IRS already charged a penalty for a late or incomplete Form 5500 and never heard back. Pay it, supply any missing information, or send a signed reasonable cause request now.

TimingPay or request relief by the date on the notice

Another balance reminder. Reconcile payments and respond; do not wait for a predicted next notice.

TimingRespond by the date on your notice

Also covers CP518

Non-filer escalation. Next stop is a substitute return.

TimingFile promptly

The IRS is reviewing your installment agreement. Complete Form 433-F for your own use and call the number on the notice by the deadline. Do not mail the form.

TimingCall by the date on your notice or the agreement may be terminated

Proposed changes from information matching, not a bill. Compare each item and respond as instructed.

TimingRespond by the date on your notice

First B-notice. Send backup withholding notices to payees.

Timing15 business days to act

TIN mismatch notice for filers with fewer than 50 errors. Send the appropriate B-notice and follow backup-withholding rules.

Timing15 business days to act

Underreporter inquiry. Respond before it escalates to CP2000.

Timing30 days to respond

The IRS filed a return for you with no deductions. File your own now.

Timing30 days to respond

SFR processed and your refund is held. File the real return.

Timing30 days to respond

A Notice of Federal Tax Lien was filed. Review accompanying Letter 3172 for any CDP deadline.

TimingFederal tax lien filed

Information Document Request in an examination. Coordinate a complete, timely response.

TimingDeadline on the IDR

Your refund is frozen until you supply the missing information.

Timing20 days to respond

Formal claim disallowance. Your two-year suit clock just started.

Timing2 years to sue for refund

Claim partially disallowed. Reconcile the allowed and denied amounts and protect refund suit rights.

TimingGenerally 2 years to sue on the disallowed amount

Review the proposed ACA employer payment and employee listing. Return Form 14764 with your agreement or supported disagreement.

TimingRespond by the date printed on the letter

Check the revised calculation against your prior submission before responding.

TimingUse the response date on the letter

Identify the issues still disputed and review the next-step instructions.

TimingUse the response date on the letter

Review the revised employer-payment documents with the person responsible for your organization’s tax reporting.

TimingFollow the response instructions and date

Audit results with appeal rights. File a protest within 30 days.

Timing30 days to appeal

Information Document Request for your audit. Respond completely and on time.

TimingDeadline on the letter

The IRS revised its examination findings after reviewing additional information. Review the new report and respond by the date shown.

TimingUsually 15 days to respond

Collection appointment scheduled. Prepare the requested financial and compliance information.

TimingAppointment date set

The IRS enclosed a report proposing examination changes. Review it and request Appeals by the date shown if you disagree.

Timing30 days to respond

30-day letter. Request Appeals before the 90-day letter issues.

Timing30 days to appeal

Proposed Form 1120 or 1041 changes based on payer information. Review and respond.

TimingRespond by the date shown

Field audit notification. Get representation before the first interview.

TimingAgent will contact you

Compare the reported discrepancy with the filed return and respond using Form 15114.

TimingRespond by the date on the letter

Give the updated withholding instructions to payroll promptly. Do not restart the original lock-in waiting period.

TimingApply the modification upon receipt

Review the challenged return position and the requested correction. A frivolous-return penalty may follow if you do not respond.

TimingRespond within 30 days of the letter date

You are the non-requesting spouse in an innocent-spouse case. Submit relevant facts and records if you want them considered.

TimingRespond by the date shown

The IRS proposes tax because it believes required returns were not filed. Review the computation and preserve your Appeals deadline.

Timing60 days to protest

TFRP interview (Form 4180). Never attend without representation.

TimingInterview scheduled

Notice and demand after an FBAR penalty assessment. Review the assessment and act before interest and collection advance.

Timing30 days to request Appeals review or address payment

Questionable wages/withholding. Prove it or the refund changes.

Timing30 days to respond

Also covers Letter 6330C

The IRS must verify your identity and return information by phone before it can continue processing.

TimingFollow the phone-verification instructions promptly

Also covers CP5071 · CP5071F · Letter 6331C

Verify your identity and whether you filed the return, using the method offered on your notice.

TimingFollow your notice's verification instructions promptly

Also covers Letter 6042C

Answer the entity-verification questions, including if you have no affiliation with the entity named.

TimingRespond within 30 days of the letter date

The IRS has no record of required Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for an applicable large employer. File or explain why no filing was required.

TimingRespond by the date shown

In-person identity verification required at a Taxpayer Assistance Center.

TimingAppointment required

The IRS has no record of your Form 1040. Check the year and your filing evidence before deciding how to respond.

TimingFile promptly or explain why filing is not required

Check which identity-verification step remains incomplete and follow the instructions in your letter.

TimingFollow the authentication instructions promptly

Digital asset letter requiring a signed response. Do not ignore.

TimingResponse required

Unpaid taxes or missing returns require attention; enforcement may follow.

TimingRespond promptly

The IRS needs more information to establish your proposed installment agreement.

TimingRespond by the date shown

Someone used your SSN for employment. Check your records.

TimingReview your wage records

EITC eligibility questioned.

TimingRespond if you qualify

Your return claimed combat zone or contingency operation relief. Send Form 15109 with your dates of service and orders or authorization letter by the due date on the notice.

TimingSend Form 15109 and proof of service by the date on your notice

Return under review. No action unless they ask for documents.

TimingWait: 60 days typical

Premium tax credit verification. Send Form 1095-A documentation.

Timing30 days to respond

PTC changes affecting refund. Documentation required.

Timing30 days to respond

Processing change created a balance. Check their math.

Timing21 days to pay or dispute

Processing change with penalty. Verify before paying.

Timing21 days to pay or dispute

Compare the balance with your return and payment records; pay, arrange payments, or contact the IRS if you disagree.

TimingUse the due date on your notice

ACA shared responsibility balance due.

TimingPay or arrange within 21 days

Balance due with interest detail.

TimingPay or arrange within 21 days

Tax credit adjusted. Confirm the change is correct.

TimingReview the change

Account adjusted, balance due. Confirm the adjustment is right.

Timing21 days to pay or dispute

Return changes created a balance due.

Timing21 days to pay or dispute

Exam changes recorded. Verify they match your records.

TimingReview the change

Also covers CP21I

The IRS changed the IRA-related taxes on your return. Compare the change with your Form 5329 and 1099-R, pay any balance by the due date, or call the number on the notice if you disagree.

TimingPay any balance by the date on the notice; call if you disagree

Estimated payment mismatch. Reconcile against your records.

Timing21 days to pay or dispute

Estimated payments partially credited. Check the difference.

TimingReconcile payments

Refund held while estimated payments reconcile.

TimingReconcile payments

EITC reduced or removed. Dispute if you qualify.

TimingReview the change

Estimated tax penalty. Annualizing income may reduce it.

TimingReview the penalty

Refund check returned. Fix your address to get paid.

TimingUpdate your address

Refund frozen. Form 8379 may recover your share.

TimingFile injured spouse

Refund applied to spouse’s debt. Form 8379 may help.

TimingFile injured spouse

Unpaid tax account assigned to a private collection agency. Verify the assignment and review your options.

TimingVerify the assigned agency

Refund reduced for other obligations.

TimingVerify the offset

Refund held pending review of your account.

TimingWait: review pending

Refund applied to another tax year. Confirm the balance was real.

TimingVerify the offset

Balance due on Form 1040.

Timing21 days to respond

Second balance due notice.

TimingRespond promptly

Third balance due notice. Enforcement notices are next.

TimingRespond promptly

Self-employment tax corrected. Verify against your Schedule SE.

TimingReview the correction

Use your IRS Online Account to review the refund notification and provide eligible direct-deposit information or request an available exception.

Timing30 days to update bank information or select an exception

Also covers CP54Q

The name or identification number on your return does not match IRS or SSA records, so your refund is on hold. Compare with your card and return the response form with copies.

TimingReturn the CP54 response form by the date on your notice

The name or identification number on your return or estimated tax payments does not match IRS or SSA records. Compare with your Social Security or ITIN card and return the response form with copies.

TimingReturn the CP54 response form by the date on your notice

The name or identification number on your return does not match IRS or SSA records. Compare with your card, complete the CP54 response form, and include copies that prove your name and number.

TimingReturn the CP54 response form by the date on your notice

Your payment bounced and a penalty was added.

TimingFix the payment

The IRS removed a payment credit. Prove the payment.

TimingRespond with proof

Annual balance reminder. The debt and the CSED are both aging.

TimingAnnual reminder

Annual reminder with payment options.

TimingAnnual reminder

Annual reminder while in CNC. Check your CSED dates.

TimingAnnual reminder

This is the IRS’s yearly reminder of an unpaid balance. If a revenue officer has your case, contact them. Otherwise pay, set up a plan, or ask about hardship or an offer.

TimingPay or arrange payment by the date on the notice

Also covers CP501H

You still owe an Affordable Care Act shared responsibility payment from a year before 2019. Confirm the year and amount, then pay or set up a plan. No liens or levies can be used to collect it.

TimingPay by the date on the notice to stop further interest

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former EITC-disallowance description. Follow the instructions printed on your notice.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Credit on account but no return filed. File before the refund statute runs.

TimingFile to claim credit

Estimated credits waiting on an unfiled return.

TimingFile to claim credit

You claimed yourself, but someone else claimed you as a dependent for the same year. Review the dependency rules. If you qualify as their dependent, file Form 1040-X.

TimingNo deadline printed; amend promptly if you were someone’s dependent

You claimed a dependent whose gross income was over the limit, and someone else claimed the same person. Check the rules and file Form 1040-X if the person did not qualify.

TimingNo deadline printed; amend promptly if the person did not qualify

Address change verification. Confirm you made the change. If not, possible identity theft.

TimingConfirm if real

Employer overpayment applied. Verify the application.

TimingReview the credit

Employer account adjustment. Reconcile with your 941s.

TimingReview the adjustment

Your exempt organization was charged a penalty under IRC 6652(c) for filing late or incomplete. Pay by the due date, or send a signed statement showing reasonable cause.

TimingPay by the date on the notice or send a reasonable cause statement

Business penalty balance due. Abatement may be available.

Timing21 days to pay or dispute

Late filing penalty on a business return. FTA may apply.

TimingRespond promptly

The IRS charged your partnership or S corporation a penalty for filing late or not filing electronically. Check the dates, then pay or ask for relief, including Rev. Proc. 84-35 for small partnerships.

TimingPay by the date on the notice or request relief

Annual business balance reminder.

TimingAnnual reminder

Business return penalty. Check abatement options.

TimingRespond promptly

Business account adjusted with balance due.

TimingReview the adjustment

Civil penalty assessed on business account.

TimingRespond promptly

Schedule K-1 processing issue on a business return.

TimingReview the issue

Penalty or interest changed on your business account.

TimingReview the change

Review the assessed employer payment, due date, and payment options. Compare the bill with the earlier ACA correspondence.

TimingUse the payment date on the notice

Refund went to an old address.

TimingUpdate your address

Premium tax credit adjusted.

TimingReview the change

The payments credited to your business return differ from what you claimed, creating an overpayment. If payments were misapplied, contact the IRS within 30 days; otherwise a refund follows.

Timing30 days to tell the IRS where payments belong

The IRS corrected a calculation on your business return and you now have a potential overpayment. Check the change, then call within 30 days to request a refund or apply the credit elsewhere.

TimingCall within 30 days to request the refund or redirect the credit

Balance reminder. Check whether earlier payments or responses are reflected, then resolve the open issue.

TimingUse the due date on your notice

Second reminder. CP503 and CP504 follow.

TimingRespond promptly

Installment payment reminder. Missing it risks default.

TimingPayment due

The IRS says you underreported or did not report interest or dividend income. File or amend your return and pay the tax to avoid backup withholding on future interest and dividends.

TimingCorrect the unreported income before more notices follow

ITIN application rejected. Correct the issues in your notice before reapplying.

TimingReview rejection and reapply

Income mismatch flagged. Amend now or face a CP2000 later.

TimingAmend if needed

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former incomplete-return description. Follow the instructions printed on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former follow-up-request description. Follow the instructions printed on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Identity or account verification routing.

TimingVerify promptly

Appeals has your case. Prepare your presentation.

TimingAppeals received

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former partial-disallowance description. Read the title and legal-rights language on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Installment agreement terms or changes. Confirm they match what you agreed.

TimingReview the terms

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former audit description. Read the title and first paragraph on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Account or identity verification request.

TimingVerify promptly

Math or error clarification.

TimingReview the explanation

Appeals case status update.

TimingStatus update

Adjustment explanation. Verify against your records.

TimingReview the adjustment

Collection status notice.

TimingReview status

Appeals conference being scheduled. Be ready.

TimingConference scheduling

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former document-request description. Use the title and instructions printed on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Refund held pending verification.

TimingWait or verify

No current public IRS source confirms the former identity-verification description. Check the number and title printed on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

No current public IRS source confirms this number as an identity-verification letter. Check whether your document says Letter 5071C.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Collection activity on your account.

TimingReview activity

No current public IRS guide identifies this number as a TFRP notice. Confirm the document before acting.

TimingVerify the exact title and instructions

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former offer-rejection description. Follow the title and appeal language on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former audit-appointment description. Check the suffix and title on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former appointment description. Check the suffix and title on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Additional verification request.

TimingSend what they ask

Identify why the IRS did not consider your claim and what supporting information or procedural issue needs attention.

TimingReview the stated reason and applicable claim deadlines

Inadequate Records Notice. Describe your corrective recordkeeping system in writing before the next audit cycle.

Timing6 months to respond

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former partnership-audit description. Use the exact title and instructions on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Account verification request.

TimingVerify if asked

Identity verification request.

TimingVerify promptly

Additional authentication required.

TimingAuthenticate promptly

Refund offset notice. Confirm the underlying debt.

TimingVerify the offset

OIC payment reminder. Default voids the entire offer.

TimingPayment due

Account issue flagged.

TimingReview the issue

Employment tax adjustment, often a lock-in letter warning.

TimingReview withholding

No current public IRS guide confirms this number as a TFRP assessment letter. Confirm the document before acting.

TimingVerify the exact title and instructions

The IRS plans to contact third parties about your tax liability. Review outstanding information requests and the period stated in the letter.

TimingReview the contact period and outstanding requests

Appeals decision. Understand your remaining options.

TimingReview the decision

Installment agreement terms confirmation.

TimingReview the terms

The IRS closed an innocent-spouse request without considering its merits because a basic eligibility or processing requirement was not met.

TimingReview why the claim received no consideration

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former offer-in-compromise description. Follow the title and instructions on your document.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Collection Appeals Program decision. Limited further review.

TimingCAP decision

Return under review or hold.

TimingReview status

Return selected for review. Refund held in the meantime.

TimingWait: review in progress

Form 5471 is an information return, but no current public IRS source confirms a Letter 5471 with the former description.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Verify the IRS contact and arrange the requested discussion. This letter is not an audit notification for you.

TimingContact the named employee to discuss scheduling

Digital asset education letter. No response required, but amend if needed.

TimingReview and comply

Digital asset follow-up. Amend if your reporting was wrong.

TimingReview and comply

Exempt organization compliance issue.

TimingRespond promptly

Read which entity details remain unresolved and provide the specific information requested.

TimingUse the timeframe printed on the letter

Collections cannot reach you. Silence escalates to enforcement.

TimingContact the IRS

Balance update from collections.

TimingReview balance

Balance due with payment options. Choose before enforcement.

TimingPick an option

No current public IRS source confirms this page's former installment-agreement description. Follow the instructions printed on your LT23.

TimingVerify the exact identifier

Account balance statement. Collections is re-engaging.

TimingReview balance

IRS will contact third parties about your liability.

TimingContact within 45 days

Third-party contacts coming on unfiled returns.

TimingFile now

Identity theft claim verified. Account flagged for protection.

TimingCase verified

IP PIN assigned. You need it to file.

TimingKeep your IP PIN safe

Identity theft case update.

TimingCase update

Account locked: SSN matches a deceased person record.

TimingCall to unlock

The IRS received your identity theft claim and will send any refund after it finishes the case. Keep the notice, protect your account with an IP PIN, and answer any follow-up requests quickly.

TimingNo response needed; watch for follow-up mail

The IRS is holding your refund while it reviews treaty benefits or Schedule A deductions you claimed. Do not file a duplicate return. Gather your records in case the IRS asks.

TimingNo action needed now; review can take up to 12 weeks

You may qualify for the Additional Child Tax Credit.

TimingMoney waiting

You may qualify for EITC. Claim it.

TimingMoney waiting

Overpayment applied to estimated tax.

TimingReview the application

Underpayment penalty waived.

TimingGood news

Math error corrected in your favor or refund changed. Verify it.

Timing60 days to dispute

Changes made: no refund, no balance. Confirm you agree.

Timing60 days to dispute

Errors corrected, refund changed. Check the math.

Timing60 days to dispute

Adjustment in your favor. Refund due.

TimingRefund coming

Adjustment recorded, no balance change.

TimingReview the correction

Estimated payment discrepancy affected your refund. Verify.

TimingReview the change

Estimated payment adjustment with no net change.

TimingNo action needed

Estimated tax penalty adjusted in your favor.

TimingPenalty reduced

Overpayment applied to other periods.

TimingReview the offset

Overpayment applied to next year as you requested.

TimingNo action needed

Refund delayed. Direct deposit failed, paper check coming.

TimingRefund delayed

Refund delayed for additional review.

TimingRefund delayed further

Refund delayed. Review in progress.

TimingRefund under review

Refund delayed by a processing issue.

TimingSystem issue

Good news. The IRS accepted your Form 8862 and you are recertified to claim the credits that were denied in an earlier audit. Keep this notice with your tax records.

TimingNo response needed; keep the notice

This educational notice says your foreign corporation may have filed Form 1120-F late, which can cost it deductions and credits. Do not reply; review and fix any other U.S. filing gaps.

TimingNo reply required; review all U.S. filing obligations

Penalty removed from your account.

TimingGood news

The IRS is telling you which federal tax deposit schedule to use next year based on what you reported on Form 944. Check the liability figure against your records before January.

TimingUse the correct deposit schedule starting January 1

Refund applied to balance due.

TimingReview the offset

Additional refund applied to balance.

TimingReview the offset

This is a reminder for one-participant plan sponsors. Check whether the plan must file Form 5500-EZ for this plan year, and file by the last day of the 7th month after year end if so.

TimingNo response needed; file Form 5500-EZ by its due date if required

The IRS accepted the S corporation election. Review the effective date and retain the approval with the entity’s tax records.

TimingKeep permanently and check the effective date

The IRS did not receive a correct tax liability schedule with your employment tax return. It waived the deposit penalty this time. No payment is due; fix the schedule going forward.

TimingNo reply required; fix your liability schedule on future returns

The IRS found late or short payroll tax deposits but decided not to charge the deposit penalty this time. No payment is due. Find out why the deposits were late and fix it now.

TimingNo reply required; make future deposits on time

The IRS assigned you an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. Check that your name and date of birth are correct, keep the notice, and use the ITIN only on federal tax documents.

TimingNo response needed; check your name and date of birth

Identity theft case received and assigned.

TimingCase acknowledged

Check your entity name and EIN. Eligible businesses can download digital CP575 verification from Business Tax Account.

TimingKeep the EIN confirmation permanently

Underreporter case closed, no change.

TimingCase closed

Your CP2000 response was accepted.

TimingResponse accepted

The IRS transferred your inquiry or forms to another office for resolution. Keep the letter and watch for the next response.

TimingNo action unless the letter asks for it

Response to your inquiry.

TimingInquiry answered

Use Letter 147C to confirm an EIN already assigned to your entity. Check the legal name and number before sharing it.

TimingKeep with your permanent business records

Installment agreement accepted. Keep every payment on time.

TimingAgreement accepted

Review the penalty relief granted, check the tax period and remaining balance, and keep the letter with your tax records.

TimingKeep the letter and follow any remaining payment or response instructions

Payment acknowledged.

TimingPayment confirmed

Informational response from the IRS.

TimingInformational

Compare this acknowledgment with your signed response and keep the records together.

TimingRetain the acknowledgment

Save the result with the original proposal and your supporting response.

TimingKeep the closure letter

Compare the result with your Appeals documents and retain the complete file.

TimingKeep with your Appeals records

Response to your correspondence.

TimingCorrespondence answered

Processing delay notice. Calendar a follow-up.

TimingProcessing delayed

Your direct-debit installment agreement was granted or revised. Confirm the bank information, amount, and payment date.

TimingReview the direct-debit terms

Stall letter: the IRS is buying 60 more days.

TimingIRS needs more time

Account issue resolved.

TimingIssue resolved

Refund inquiry response.

TimingInquiry answered

Penalty abated or account adjusted in your favor.

TimingGood news

Penalty relief granted.

TimingGood news

OIC accepted. Stay compliant for five years or it unwinds.

TimingOffer accepted

Examination closed with no change.

TimingExam closed

Account action confirmation.

TimingAction confirmed

No-change audit. Keep this letter forever.

TimingAudit closed

Return received confirmation.

TimingReturn received

Identity theft case update.

TimingCase update

Identity theft case closed.

TimingCase resolved

Power of attorney on file.

TimingPOA processed

Tax Compliance Report for individuals and sole proprietors. Check filing and payment information before sharing it.

TimingReview your compliance status

Download the business compliance report from Business Tax Account and check its filing and payment information.

TimingReview before sharing with the requesting organization

Refund applied to outstanding balance.

TimingReview the offset

Installment agreement under review.

TimingAgreement pending

Account status update.

TimingStatus letter

Overpayment applied to balance.

TimingReview the offset

Account adjusted. Nothing owed.

TimingNo balance due

Refund applied to balance due.

TimingReview the offset

Currently Not Collectible status confirmed. Collection paused, CSED still running.

TimingCNC confirmed