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IRS Notice CP21B: Changes you asked for: refund coming

IRS Notice CP21B is a refund letter from the IRS. The IRS made the changes you requested to your return, and a refund is on the way. This is not a bill. Letters in this group explain what is happening with a refund.

What this letter usually means

The IRS made the changes you requested to your return, and a refund is on the way. This is not a bill. Keep this letter with your tax records for the year it covers.

Category: About your refund

What people usually do first

Start by reading the whole letter, front and back. Note any date printed on it and check the figures against your records.

What to have ready

What may come next

This letter does not point to a specific follow-up letter. Any later step will be described in mail from the IRS.

Read the IRS page

The IRS letter itself is the final word on what it means for you. Read the IRS page for CP21B.

Common questions about CP21B

What is IRS notice CP21B?

The IRS made the changes you requested to your return, and a refund is on the way. This is not a bill.

How long do I have to respond to a CP21B notice?

The date to respond or pay by, if there is one, is printed on your letter. Check it, and read the IRS page for CP21B for more.

Is a CP21B notice a scam?

A real CP21B comes by mail and should match your own records. You can also sign in to your IRS Online Account on irs.gov to see your account directly.

What should I have ready for a CP21B notice?

The letter, every page, Your copy of the return, Records of any payments you have made, Records for any item the IRS changed.

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