Understanding your CP14I notice

A traditional IRA is a retirement savings plan where the amount you put in is tax-deductible. The money you put in is usually not taxed until you take it out. A traditional IRA is not a Roth IRA or a SIMPLE IRA.

A Roth IRA is a retirement plan where the amount you put in is taxable. But what the amount earns and what you take out is not taxable.

A SIMPLE IRA is a retirement plan sponsored by your employer. You put part of your pay into it. Your employer matches a certain amount of what you put in. You don't pay tax on what you and your employer put in until you take it out.

You must take out a required minimum distribution (RMD) amount from your IRA starting at age 70½. The amount you have to take out is based on your life expectancy. Publication 590-B, Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) PDF has a life expectancy chart. You divide the money in your account by the years of your life expectancy. The result is the minimum amount you must take out. You don't have to take out a minimum amount from Roth IRAs.

The different types of tax-sheltered accounts, besides retirement accounts, could include saving accounts for educational or medical PDF expenses.

The maximum amount depends on the type of account.

You can make a payment plan if you can’t pay the full amount you owe. You also have other options like an offer in compromise (OIC). If you’re facing financial hardship, you may be eligible to ask for a temporary collection delay until your finances improve.

Call us at the toll-free number on your notice to talk about payment plans or learn more about them.

Call us at the toll-free number on your notice. Please have your paperwork (such as cancelled checks, amended return, etc.) ready when you call.

Not if you pay the full amount you owe by the date on the notice. However, interest adds up on the unpaid amount after that date.

Yes, you'll receive a late payment penalty. Call us at the number on your notice if you can't pay the full amount because of financial problems. We may be able to remove the penalty.