What this notice is about You received this notice because you have a balance due (money you owe the IRS) on one of your tax accounts. View this notice and manage your communication preference online Sign in to your Online Account to: View and download this notice Go paperless for certain notices Get email notifications for new notices What you need to do Read your notice carefully. It explains how much you owe, when your payment is due, and your payment options. Pay the amount you owe by the due date shown on the notice. Make a payment plan if you can't pay the full amount you owe. Contact us if you disagree by calling the toll-free number shown on your notice. You may want to View information pertaining to your tax account. Learn more about your payment options and how to make a payment arrangement. Request an appeal under the Collection Appeals Program (CAP) before collection action takes place by following the instructions on your notice. Frequently asked questions What is the notice telling me? This notice is a reminder that you owe a balance on one of your tax accounts. You received this notice because we haven't received your payment or a response to the previous notice requesting you pay this balance. What do I have to do? Pay the amount you owe by the due date shown on the notice. You can quickly and easily pay your balance online or mail us your payment in the envelope we sent you. Please include the bottom part of the notice to make sure we correctly credit your account. If you can't pay the whole amount now, you may qualify for a payment plan (including installment agreements) by applying online through our online payment agreement application. You can also mail us an installment agreement request. What should I do if I disagree with the changes you made? If you disagree with the changes, call us immediately at the toll-free number shown on your notice. Please have your paperwork (such as cancelled checks, amended return, etc.) ready when you call. What happens if I don't pay or respond to this notice? If you don't pay the amount due, make payment arrangements, or contact us at the toll-free number on your notice, we can file a notice of federal tax lien. A lien is a public notice to your creditors that the government has a right to your interests in your current assets and any assets you acquire after we file the lien; it can affect your ability to get credit. In addition, interest will accrue on the unpaid amount and additional penalties may apply. Am I charged interest on the money I owe? Yes. We charge interest on underpayments and overpayments on any outstanding balance until the amount is paid in full. See the "Your bill summary" section on your notice for the total interest charged. Will I receive a penalty if I can't pay the full amount? Yes, you'll receive a late payment penalty. You can call us at the toll-free number on your notice if you can't pay the full amount or you can apply online for a payment plan (including installment agreements). Contact us by your payment's due date, and depending on your situation, we may be able to remove the penalty. What if I need to make a correction to my tax return? You'll need to file Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return PDF. Reference tools Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer PDF Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request PDF Notice 746, Information About Your Notice, Penalty and Interest PDF Full list of tax forms and instructions Cần trợ giúp? Bạn có thể ủy quyền cho ai đó (tiếng Anh) thay mặt bạn liên lạc với IRS. Xem liệu bạn có đủ điều kiện để nhận được sự trợ giúp từ Trung tâm cho Người đóng thuế có thu nhập thấp (tiếng Anh). Nếu bạn không thể tìm thấy những gì bạn cần trực tuyến, hãy gọi cho IRS theo số ở đầu thông báo hoặc thư gửi cho bạn. Nếu bạn không nhận được thư hoặc thông báo, sử dụng hỗ trợ qua điện thoại Nếu bạn không thể giải quyết hình phạt bằng tự mình, liên hệ Dịch vụ Biện hộ Người đóng thuế, một tổ chức độc lập trong IRS.