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CP2000
HIGH
Underreported Income Notice
The IRS believes you didn't report all your income based on information from employers, banks, or other third parties. This isn't a bill yet—it's a proposed change to your tax return.
Common Reasons:
•Missing W-2 or 1099 forms
•Unreported investment income
CP14
MEDIUM
Balance Due Notice
You owe money to the IRS. This is the first notice you'll receive about an unpaid tax balance. Interest and penalties are accruing daily.
Common Reasons:
•Underpayment of taxes during the year
•Math errors on your return
CP504
⚠️ URGENT
Final Notice - Intent to Levy
This is your final notice before the IRS begins seizing your assets. The IRS can levy your bank accounts, wages, Social Security benefits, and other property.
Common Reasons:
•Ignored previous balance due notices
•Failed to set up or maintain a payment plan
CP501
LOW
First Balance Due Reminder
A reminder that you have an unpaid tax balance. This is sent if you didn't respond to the initial CP14 notice.
Common Reasons:
•Didn't receive or overlooked the CP14 notice
•Intended to pay but forgot
CP503
MEDIUM
Second Balance Due Reminder
Your second reminder about an unpaid balance. The IRS is escalating collection efforts. If you don't respond, more serious action will follow.
Common Reasons:
•Ignored CP14 and CP501 notices
•Unable to pay the full amount
CP90
⚠️ URGENT
Final Notice of Intent to Levy - Right to Hearing
The IRS is about to seize your assets and you have the right to a Collection Due Process hearing. This is your last chance to resolve the issue before enforcement.
Common Reasons:
•Long-standing unpaid tax debt
•Failed to respond to multiple notices
CP91
⚠️ URGENT
Final Notice - Intent to Levy Social Security Benefits
The IRS is about to levy up to 15% of your Social Security benefits to collect unpaid taxes. This is a continuous levy that will take 15% of every Social Security payment until the debt is paid.
Common Reasons:
•Unpaid federal tax debt with Social Security income
•Ignored previous collection notices
CP297
MEDIUM
Potential Reduction in Your Tax Refund
The IRS is warning you that your tax refund may be reduced or offset to pay an outstanding debt (federal taxes, state taxes, child support, or student loans).
Common Reasons:
•Outstanding federal or state tax debt
•Unpaid child support arrears
LT11
⚠️ URGENT
Final Notice - Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to a Hearing
The IRS is about to levy your assets and you have 30 days to request a Collection Due Process hearing. This is your final warning before enforcement action.
Common Reasons:
•Unpaid tax debt after multiple notices
•No payment arrangement in place
LT1058
⚠️ URGENT
Final Notice of Intent to Levy - Right to Collection Due Process Hearing
Similar to LT11, this is a final notice before the IRS levies your property. You must act within 30 days to protect your rights.
Common Reasons:
•Long-term unpaid tax liability
•No response to IRS collection efforts
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