IRS Notice Explainer.

The IRS plans to seize your state income tax refund. You have 30 days before the levy is executed.

Deadline: 30 days from notice date

This is the IRS's final warning. They are about to seize wages, bank accounts, or other property.

Deadline: 30 days to request CDP hearing — CRITICAL

Same urgency as CP90 — the IRS is about to seize wages or bank accounts. You have 30 days.

Deadline: 30 days to request CDP hearing — CRITICAL

You missed a payment on your IRS payment plan. Your agreement will be canceled in 30 days.

Deadline: 30 days to cure default

You filed a return with taxes owed and haven't paid yet. This is the IRS's first billing notice.

Deadline: 21 days from notice date (or 60 days outside the US)

The IRS received income reports from employers or banks that don't match your return and is proposing you owe more tax.

Deadline: 60 days from notice date

The IRS found a calculation error on your return that results in you owing more tax.

Deadline: 60 days to dispute; pay as soon as possible to limit interest

The IRS made changes to your return (often from an amendment or audit agreement) and now shows a balance due.

Deadline: 21 days from notice date

You received a CP14 previously and still haven't paid. This is the IRS's second notice — act now.

Deadline: Immediate — next escalation within 30-60 days

The IRS believes you were required to file a tax return and have not done so.

Deadline: 60 days from notice date

The IRS noticed an income discrepancy on your return and wants your explanation before making changes.

Deadline: 60 days from notice date

The IRS suspects potential identity theft and needs you to verify your identity before processing your return.

Deadline: 30 days from notice date

Your current-year refund is being withheld until you file missing tax returns from previous years.

Deadline: No hard deadline, but your refund is frozen until returns are filed