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What this notice is about
We credited payments and/or other credits to your tax account for the form and tax period shown on your notice. However, we haven't received your tax return.
What you need to do
If you are required to file this tax return, please file today. Send your signed tax return to the address shown on the top of this notice.
Frequently asked questions
What if I have already filed this return? (updated Nov. 14, 2025)
Please send a newly signed copy to the address shown on your notice.
What if I want the credit transferred to another tax form, tax period or tax identification number? (updated Nov. 14, 2025)
Please call us at the number listed in your notice to give us details of the account to which the credit should be transferred.
Need help?
- You can authorize someone to contact the IRS on your behalf.
- See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
- If you can’t find what you need online, call the IRS number on your notice or letter. If you didn’t receive a letter or notice, use telephone assistance.
- If you can't resolve the penalty on your own, contact Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within IRS.