What this notice is about
We haven’t received your federal income tax return.
What you need to do now
- Consider electronically filing. We accept prior year returns electronically for the current and 2 most recent prior years. Filing online can help you avoid mistakes and find credits and deductions that you may qualify for. In many cases you can file for free. Learn more about e-file.
Note: If you received an IRS-issued identity protection personal identification number (IP PIN) due to identity theft, you must include the IP PIN on your tax return, as directed, when you send it to us. If you’re filing a married filing joint return, include each spouse’s IP PIN. - Review the rules on who should file a tax return.
- Visit our web page for general filing information.
- If you’ve already filed this return, please disregard the notice.
You may want to
- Check to see that you have enough money withheld from your paycheck to pay your taxes. The Tax Withholding Estimator can help.
- Learn more about your payment options if you think you’ll owe additional taxes on your return.
Frequently asked questions
You may lose your claim to a refund or certain credits because the Internal Revenue Code sets strict time limits to claim those items. If you owe, penalties and interest will continue to accrue until you file and pay in full.
You can request a payment plan with us to pay off your balance over time.7
Helpful information
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.