What this notice is about
Your organization submitted a paper return for the tax period in question. Because our records show that you must file electronically, the paper return does not satisfy your filing obligation.
What you need to do
Determine if your organization has total assets of $10 million or more and files 250 returns in a calendar year.
- If yes, file the electronic return as soon as possible. If you fail to do so, you may be subject to a failure to file penalty.
- If no, respond to the CP254 notice explaining why you are not required to file electronically. You can respond by:
- Mail using the enclosed envelope with the notice, or
- Fax to the fax number in the notice using either a fax machine or an online fax service. Protect yourself when sending digital data by understanding the fax service’s privacy and security policies.
Frequently asked questions
You must count all information and tax returns, including, but not limited to:
- Form W-2
- Form 1099
- Form 720
- Form 941
- Form 944
- Form 990
- Form 990-EZ
- Form 990-N
- Form 990-PF
- Form 990-T
Respond to the notice with an explanation of the situation that kept you from filing electronically.
Call the phone number on the notice (877-767-2501) to determine what action you must take.
Review the rejection notice to determine the reason the system couldn’t accept the return. Correct the return and resubmit it electronically.
도움이 필요하십니까?
- 귀하를 대신해 IRS와 연락하도록 타인에게 권한을 부여할 수 있습니다(영어).
- 저소득 납세자 클리닉(영어)으로부터 도움을 받을 수 있는지 알아보십시오.
- 온라인에서 필요한 정보를 찾을 수 없는 경우 통지서 및 서신 상단에 기재된 IRS 번호로 전화하십시오. 서신이나 통지서를 받지 않았다면 전화 지원을 이용하십시오.
- 스스로 가산세 문제를 해결할 수 없는 경우 IRS내 독립기관인 납세자 보호 서비스에 문의하십시오.