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CP248 notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP248 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 CP248 notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
We received your federal tax deposit, but you didn’t make it electronically as required.
What you need to do
Make all future deposits electronically. Use one of these options:
- EFTPS.gov or call 800-555-4477 to enroll in the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
- Business Tax Account
- Direct Pay for Business
Resources to help you
- Depositing and reporting employment taxes
- Publication 15, (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide PDF
- Publication 966, Electronic Choices to Pay All Your Federal Taxes PDF
- Publication 4990, Payment Instruction Booklet for Business & Individual Taxpayers PDF
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.
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