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CP3501 notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP3501 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 CP3501 notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
Due to the high volume of responses received, we need more time to finish reviewing your response. We apologize for the delay.
What you need to do
You do not need to do anything at this time.
Please allow 60 days for us to complete our review. If you need assistance and have not received a response within 60 days of the date printed on your notice, call us at the toll-free telephone number provided on your notice.
What you need to know
If we previously sent you a Statutory Notice of Deficiency (sent by certified mail), it lists the last day to petition the Tax Court. The court can't consider your case if you file the petition late. For more information about petitioning the Tax Court, review page 5 of Publication 3498-A, The Examination Process PDF or visit United States Tax Court .
Your deadline
The IRS page for this notice mentions 60 days. Always use the date printed on your own notice.
What to check before you answer
Send the documents the IRS asks for
Make copies, number the pages, and send them so they arrive by the date on your letter. If you need more time, call before the date and ask for it.
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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