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IRS Notice Decoder
Find the notice number in the top or bottom right corner of the letter.
| Notice | What it means | How urgent |
|---|---|---|
| CP14 | First bill for a balance due | Respond soon; penalties and interest keep growing |
| CP501 / CP503 | Reminders that the balance is still unpaid | Collection is escalating |
| CP504 | Notice of intent to levy | The IRS can take a state refund and move toward other levies |
| Letter 3172 | A federal tax lien was filed; you may request a hearing | Deadline printed in the letter, usually about 30 days |
| LT11 or Letter 1058 | Final notice of intent to levy, with hearing rights | 30 days to request a Collection Due Process hearing |
| CP90 / CP297 | Final notice before levying federal payments | 30 days to request a hearing |
| Form 668-A(c) / 668-W(c) | A levy on a bank account or wages | Act immediately; banks hold funds about 21 days |
| Letter 1153 | Proposed Trust Fund Recovery Penalty | 60 days to appeal |
| CP2000 | Proposed changes; income didn’t match IRS records; not a bill yet | Respond by the date shown, usually 30 days |
Questions? Call or text Luella Willaman, EA, at (330) 288-7766. Tax Resolution Masters.