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CP99A notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP99A 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 CP99A notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
We received notification that you recently purchased a clean vehicle and that you elected to transfer the value of the clean vehicle credit to the vehicle dealer.
What you need to do
When you file your federal tax return for the year the clean vehicle was placed in service, you must include the following completed forms to report the transfer election:
- Form 8936, Clean Vehicle Credits
- Form 8936, Schedule A, Clean Vehicle Credit Amount PDF
If you DID NOT elect a transfer of the clean vehicle credit, email or call us immediately at the email address or telephone number shown on your notice.
Helpful information
- For more information about the clean vehicle credit and other Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 incentives.
- Review how to send and receive emails securely .
- Call the number shown on your notice if you can’t find what you need online.
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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