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CP304 notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP304 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 CP304 notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
We sent you this notice because we couldn’t complete your Form 4506-C, IVES Request for Transcript of Tax Return PDF .
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What you need to do
- Read your notice carefully. It will explain what you need to do to correct your request.
- Contact your third-party to resubmit a corrected Form 4506-C PDF .
- Contact us if you have questions about your taxpayer account.
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
- Use the latest version of Form 4506-C PDF .
- Use the latest version of Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return , to request verification of non-filing.
- Update your name or address .
- Make sure your returns don't have a mistake. If they do, file Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return , to correct any mistakes.
- Keep a copy of the notice for your records.
- Correct the copy of your tax return that you kept for your records.
- Order a transcript of your return, if needed.
- Learn more about your payment options if you owe additional taxes.