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CP2006 notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP2006 notice? Here is what it means, your deadline, what to check before you answer, and how to reply. Check your own letter free: it stays on your phone.
Check my CP2006 notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
We received your information. We'll look at it and let you know what we're going to do.
What you need to do
- Read your notice carefully.
- You don't have to answer the notice.
- If you have a payment plan for another IRS debt, keep making your payments.
Your deadline
Answer by the date printed on your notice. If there is no date, answer as soon as you can, and call the number on the notice if you need more time.
What to check before you answer
Is this letter really from the IRS?
The IRS writes first by mail. A real letter shows a notice or letter number, your name and part of your tax ID number. The IRS does not ask for payment by gift card, crypto or wire transfer. If in doubt, sign in to your IRS online account, where many notices are listed.
You may want to
- Let someone (such as an accountant) contact us on your behalf. Fill out and send us a Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative PDF .
- Keep a copy of your notice for your files.
- Contact us by calling the toll-free number on your notice with any questions we haven't answered below.
Common questions
Why did it take you so long to contact me about this matter? (updated Oct. 11, 2024)
Our systems match the information you report on your tax return with information reported by employers, banks, businesses and others. This matching takes several months to complete.
I got a deficiency notice. It says I have 90 days to petition the U.S. Tax Court. Does this notice give me more time?
No, you still only have 90 days.
The deficiency notice I got says I have 150 days to petition the U.S. Tax Court. Why doesn't it say 90 days?
You have 150 days for deficiency notices sent outside the U.S. The new notice you just received does not extend the 150 days.
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