What this notice is about We’re trying to collect unfiled tax returns or your Individual Shared Responsibility Payment (SRP). We may contact third parties to assist us to verify your contact information. Questions about your LT41 notice? Chat with us now - we're available online: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Eastern time/5 a.m.-7 p.m. Pacific time Saturday-Sunday: Unavailable Chat now What you need to do Read your notice carefully: Following the instructions on your notice. Filing missing tax returns: Send your completed federal tax returns and payment to the address listed in your notice within 10 days from the date of the notice. See Filing my missing returns for more information on how to file your return below. Pay your unpaid balance: Full pay the Individual Shared Responsibility Payment that is listed in the notice. You can quickly and easily pay your balance online. See Your Online A ccount to learn how to determine your balance. Frequently asked questions What type of information will you provide to these third parties? (added April 26, 2024) We’ll generally need to tell them limited information, such as your name. The law prevents us from disclosing any more information than is necessary to obtain or verify the information we need. How long will you contact these third parties? (added April 26, 2024) We may continue for a period of one year from the date of the notice. How will I know who you contact? (added April 26, 2024) We’ll send you a copy of the contact list once a year. If you don’t receive a list, it means we didn’t contact anyone who we’re required to advise you of. Filing my missing returns How do I file my missing return? (added April 26, 2024) You can find information about how to prepare your return at Filing. What if I already filed a return reported as missing? (added April 26, 2024) If it’s been over 10 weeks since you sent us the return, send a signed copy of it to us again. If you find that one or more of your returns were incorrectly reported as missing, please contact us using the toll-free phone number in your notice. Based on my income I don’t think I need to file Use the Do I need to file a tax return? tool to verify that you don’t meet the filing requirements for the tax years involved. If the tool indicates you’re not required to file a return, but the notice indicates you are, please call the toll-free number in your notice. What if I’m due a refund? (added April 26, 2024) Based on your income and other factors, you may still be required to file even if you’re due a refund. Also, to receive the refund, you must file a delinquent return within three years of the original return due date, or within two years of the date you full paid the tax, if applicable. Reference tools Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer Filing past due tax returns Get Transcript Paying your taxes Full list of tax forms and instructions Need help? You can authorize someone to represent you before the IRS or inspect and/or receive confidential tax information. You may be eligible for free help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. You can request a copy of your notice or letter in Braille or large print. If you can’t find what you need online, call the telephone number on your notice or letter.
