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A CP 22A notice is a simple letter that is sent to you when a data processing adjustment is made. The result of this adjustment is a balance being due, which the taxpayer has to pay.
What should I do after receiving a CP 22A notice?
The very first thing you should do is review the amount due and then pay it in full. The IRS will include an envelope along with the CP 22A notice so you do not have to do much work. Make sure remit the bottom portion of the notice. This helps to ensure that the money you pay is credited to your account without any delay.
If you cannot afford to pay the amount that is due you will be required to set up some form of settlement with the IRS. The most common form of settlement is an installment agreement in which you will be allowed to pay back the taxes owed in monthly increments.
How much time do I have to respond to the notice?
Upon receiving a CP 22A notice you should not waste anytime. The quicker you send the payment or contact the IRS the better off you are going to be. If you can pay in full, go ahead and do so. If not, contact the IRS to see what your other options are. The IRS is open to offering installment agreements. This is a way to pay in monthly installments while at the same time avoiding additional problems. If you decide not to pay at all, the end result may be receiving a more serious letter such as a Notice of Federal Tax Lien.
If you feel that you received a CP 22A notice due to an error you should contact the IRS to discuss your account.
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