What are tax collection notices?
Tax collection notices are notifications sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or your local tax authority to inform you about taxes owed or any other issues related to your tax payments. These notices typically explain the specific reasons for the notice and outline the actions you need to take.
Which tax collection notices have been cancelled?
Below are some common tax collection notices that could be cancelled:
1. Notice CP14: Balance Due
- This notice is sent when you have an outstanding balance on your tax return.
- If you pay the balance in full or make payment arrangements, this notice may be cancelled.
2. Notice CP501: Reminder of Unpaid Taxes
- This notice is sent to remind you that you have a balance due on a previous tax year.
- If you pay the balance or set up an installment agreement, this notice should be cancelled.
3. Notice CP503: Second Reminder of Unpaid Taxes
- If you fail to respond to Notice CP501, the IRS will send this second reminder notice.
- Payment or an installment agreement will result in cancellation of this notice.
4. Notice CP504: Intent to Levy
- This notice warns that the IRS intends to seize your assets to satisfy a tax debt.
- If you arrange payment or negotiate an alternative, this notice should be cancelled.
How can you confirm the cancellation of a tax collection notice?
To confirm whether a tax collection notice has been cancelled:
- Contact the IRS or your local tax authority using the contact information provided on the notice.
- Have your notice and tax identification number ready when contacting them.
- Ask the representative if the notice has been cancelled in their system.
- Request a written confirmation of the cancellation for your records.
If you have followed the necessary steps, made the required payments, or resolved the issue that prompted the notice, the representative should be able to provide you with verification of the cancellation.
Receiving tax collection notices can be stressful, but understanding which notices have been cancelled can provide some relief. Notices such as CP14, CP501, CP503, and CP504 may be cancelled if you take appropriate action, including payment or setting up an installment agreement. Always reach out to the IRS or your local tax authority to confirm the cancellation and request written proof for your peace of mind.