Understanding IRS CP59 Notice
The IRS CP59 Notice alerts you that there is no record that your prior personal tax return was filed.
What you need to do IMMEDIATELY when receiving an IRS CP59 Notice
- Respond to IRS CP59 Notice by filing your personal tax return immediately or explaining why you may not have been obligated to file.
- Complete Form 15103, Form 1040 Return Delinquency, included with your notice to explain:
- Why you’re filing late.
- Why you don’t have to file.
- That you’ve already filed.
- Detach notice stub, mail it with your tax return and completed Form 15103 using the envelope provided.
- If you prefer, you can fax your information to the fax number in the notice using either a fax machine or an online fax service.
- Protect yourself when sending digital data by understanding the fax service’s privacy and security policies.
You may want to also
- Review what happens when you don’t file a tax return by reviewing the following:
- Review your records and make sure you filed all your prior returns. Download copies of prior year tax returns and products.
- Check to see that you have enough money withheld from your paycheck to pay your taxes. The Tax Withholding Estimator can help.
- Learn more about your payment options if you owe additional taxes on your return.
- Payment plans and installment agreements
- Learn more about an Offer in Compromise
Other Tips to avoid a CP59 Notice
- File your return on time.
- Consider filing your taxes electronically. Filing online can help you avoid mistakes and find credits and deductions that you may qualify for.
- In many cases you can file for free. Learn more about e-file.
- If you have dependent children, you may be able to claim a tax credit for them.
Helpful information
- Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax
- Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax
- Publication 4134, Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) PDF
- Publication 4681, Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions and Abandonments
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