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CP212 notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP212 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 CP212 notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
CP212 is an automatic notice that is sent to filers when they have more than one employer identification number (EIN). We assigned one of these numbers in error but have now consolidated the two numbers.
What you need to do
Because the CP212 is an informational notice, you do not have to respond.
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
If you have questions or believe that there was an error in consolidating these numbers, please respond in writing using the space at the bottom of the notice, or call the 877 number at the top of the notice.
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