Here you can learn more about the tax notices from Internal Revenue Services (IRS). On the left side, you can see the notice number and you can find the description of the notice on right. You can also contact our office to learn more about the notice you may receive. We recommend you make an appointment and bring your notice along with any other records that you may have.
Notice Number | Description | Topic |
You owe a balance due as a result of amending your tax return to show receipt of a grant received as a result of Hurricane Katrina, Rita or Wilma. | Balance Due | |
You received a tax credit (called the First-Time Homebuyer Credit) for a home you purchased. This notice informs you of how to repay it. | ||
You received a tax credit (called the First-Time Homebuyer Credit) for a home you purchased. This notice informs you that you don’t have to repay the credit as long as the home remains your main home for at least three years after you purchase it. It also explains situations where a home stops being the main home. | ||
You may qualify for the Additional Child Tax Credit and be entitled to some additional money. | Additional Child Tax Credit | |
We made a change(s) to your return because we believe there’s a miscalculation. This change(s) affected the estimated tax payment you wanted to be applied to your taxes for next year. | Change To Your Estimated Tax Credit Amount | |
We made a change(s) to your return because we believe there’s a miscalculation involving your Earned Income Credit. This change(s) affected the estimated tax payment you wanted to be applied to your taxes for next year. | Change To Your Estimated Tax Credit Amount | |
We made changes to your return because we believe there’s a miscalculation. You owe money on your taxes as a result of these changes. | Balance Due | |
We made changes to your return because we believe there’s a miscalculation involving your Earned Income Credit. You owe money on your taxes as a result of these changes. | Balance Due | |
We made changes to your return involving the Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credit. You owe money on your taxes as a result of these changes. | Balance Due | |
We made the change(s) you requested for your tax return for the tax year specified on the notice. You owe money on your taxes as a result of the change(s). | Balance Due | |
We made the change(s) you requested for your tax return for the tax year specified on the notice. You should receive your refund within 2-3 weeks of your notice. | Refund | |
We made the change(s) you requested for your tax return for the tax year specified on the notice. You’re not due a refund nor do you owe any additional amount. Your account balance for this tax form and tax year is zero. | Even Balance | |
As a result of your recent audit, we made changes to your tax return for the tax year specified on the notice. You owe money on your taxes as a result of these changes. | Balance Due | |
We made changes to your tax return for the tax year specified on the notice for Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) taxes. You owe money on your taxes as a result of these changes. | Balance Due | |
We made the change(s) you requested for your tax return for the tax year specified on the notice. You owe money on your taxes as a result of the change(s). | Balance Due | |
As a result of your recent audit, we made changes to your tax return for the tax year specified on the notice. You owe money on your taxes as a result of these changes. | Balance Due | |
We made changes to your tax return for the tax year specified on the notice for Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) taxes. You owe money on your taxes as a result of these changes. | Balance Due | |
Your refund check was returned to us, so you need to update your address. | Refund | |
We were unable to apply your overpayment to your estimated tax as you requested. | Overpayment | |
We can’t provide your refund through direct deposit, so we’re sending you a refund check by mail. | Direct Deposits | |
You need to send us documentation of your tax-exempt status. | Tax Exemptions | |
Your tax return filing requirements may have changed: You may no longer need to pay the Alternative Minimum Tax. | Filing Requirements | |
Your tax return filing requirements may have changed: You may no longer need to file Form 941 and Form 940. | Filing Requirements | |
We have received your return. | Confirmation of Return Receipt | |
We can’t provide you with your refund through a direct deposit, so we’re sending you a refund check/credit payment by mail. | Refund | |
We were unable to process your monthly payment because there were insufficient funds in your bank account. | Payment Process | |
Your tax return filing requirements may have changed: You may no longer owe excise tax. | Filing Requirements | |
Your refund or credit payment was returned to us and we need you to update your current address. | Address Update Needed | |
We didn’t receive a correctly completed tax liability schedule. We normally charge a Federal Tax Deposit (FTD) penalty when this happens. We decided not to do so this time. | FTD Penalty | |
We didn’t receive the correct amount of tax deposits. We normally charge a Federal Tax Deposit penalty when this happens. We decided not to do so this time. | FTD Penalty |
Other Notices and Letters
Notice or Letter Number | Title |
Changes to Tax Return, Overpayment | |
Balance Due | |
Estimated Tax Discrepancy, Balance Due | |
Overpaid Tax Applied to Other Taxes You Owe | |
Notice of Insufficient Funds | |
Delinquent Return Refund Hold | |
Final Notice – Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to a Hearing | |
Notice of Levy and Notice of Your Right to a Hearing | |
Final Notice Before Levy on Social Security Benefits | |
Request for Payment or Notice of Unpaid Balance, Balance Due | |
Reminder Notice – Balance Due | |
Second Request Notice – Balance Due | |
Final Notice – Balance Due | |
Installment Agreement Reminder Notice | |
Notice of Default on Installment Agreement | |
Notice of Proposed Adjustment for Underpayment/Overpayment | |
Collection Information Statement Requested (Form 433F/433D); Inability to Pay/Transfer | |
Balance Due on Account is Paid | |
We released the taxpayer’s levy. | |
Proposal to Pay Accepted | |
Installment Privilege Terminated | |
Final Notice prior to levy; your right to a hearing | |
Mail us your overdue tax returns. | |
Please help us locate a taxpayer. | |
Please complete and site Form 433F, Collection Information Statement. | |
Installment Agreement for Direct Debit 433-G | |
Installment Agreement Reply to Taxpayer | |
Please call us about your overdue taxes or tax return. | |
Balance Due Total to Taxpayer | |
Installment Agreement for Direct Debit Revisions | |
Installment Agreement Cannot Be Considered | |
Installment Agreement Accepted: Terms Explained | |
Installment Agreement: Payroll Deduction (F2159) Incomplete | |
Abatement of Penalties and Interest | |
Installment Agreement Accepted – Notice of Federal Tax Lien Will be Filed | |
Pre-assessed Installment Agreement | |
Request for Combat Zone Service Dates | |
Taxpayer Response to Reminder of Balance Due | |
CC IAPND Installment Agreement Confirmation | |
Balance Due Explained: Tax/Interest Not Paid | |
Revision to Installment Agreement | |
Installment Agreement Accepted: Terms Explained | |
Reminder notice. | |
We have no record of receiving your tax returns. | |
Address Information Request | |
Please contact us about the taxpayer levy. |
