Understanding your CP2000 notice

 

The CP2000 notice series includes: CP2000, CP2000A, CP2000B, CP2000C, CP2000D and CP2000E. Learn what your notice is about and what to do.

Why you received this notice

The income or payment information we received from third parties, such as employers or financial institutions, doesn't match what you reported on your tax return. This difference may increase or decrease your tax or may not change it at all.

The notice explains proposed changes to your tax return and information we used to determine them. This notice isn’t a bill and your response may be required.


What you need to do

Review the entire notice and follow the instructions to resolve this issue.

Reply to the notice by the date listed.

  • If a response form is included in your notice, complete and sign it. State whether you agree or disagree with the notice and include any supporting documentation.
  • If your notice doesn’t have a response form, follow the notice’s instructions.
  • If you agree with the notice and don’t have other income, credits, or expenses to report, follow the notice’s instructions. You don’t need to amend your return.
If you don’t reply or we can’t resolve the discrepancy, we may send another notice and a bill.

How to reply

You can reply to your notice with one of these options:

Upload

This is the fastest way to send us your reply, digitally and securely.

You can upload photos or scans as JPG, PNG or PDF files.

Enter access code 895ny-k9654

IRS document upload tool

Fax

Fax your response to the location listed on the top left side of the notice:

  • Andover, MA – 877-477-9485
  • Atlanta, GA – 877-477-0967
  • Austin, TX – 877-477-0583
  • Holtsville, NY – 877-477-9599
  • Fresno, CA – 877-477-0962
  • Ogden, UT – 877-477-9640
  • Philadelphia, PA – 877-477-9602

Protect your information: If you use an online fax service, understand its privacy and security policies.

Mail

Send it to the address on the top left corner of the first page of the notice.


You may want to

Check and correct your records

  • Get a transcript of your original tax return, if needed.
  • Correct your copy of your tax return. Keep it and the notice for your records.
  • Check your tax returns from prior years. If they have the same issue, file an amended return.

Pay or settle any tax due

If your notice came from: Send your payment to:
Austin, TX Internal Revenue Service Center
Austin, TX 73301-0010
Andover, MA
Atlanta, GA
Philadelphia, PA
Internal Revenue Service Center
Kansas City, MO 64999-0206
Fresno, CA
Ogden, UT
Internal Revenue Service Center
Ogden, UT 84201-0010
Holtsville, NY Internal Revenue Service Center
PO Box 145577
Cincinnati, OH 45250-5577

Amend your return

If the CP2000 notice is correct and you have other income, credits or expenses to report:

  1. Complete Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
  2. Write "CP2000" on top of Form 1040-X
  3. Choose a reply option and submit the form with your notice response form

Get help


Tips for next year

To file an accurate return:

  • Keep complete records.
  • Check Forms W-2s, 1098s, 1099s, etc. you get from employers, banks, payment apps or online marketplaces to make sure they're correct.
  • Wait until you get all your income documents before you file your tax return.
  • Report information you receive after you file your taxes on an amended return.
  • E-file your taxes to avoid mistakes and find credits and deductions. You can file for free in many cases.

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IRS Letter CP2000: Proposed Changes to Your Tax Return

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