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IRS Notice CP22A: Changes you requested: you owe

IRS Notice CP22A is a return adjustment letter from the IRS. The IRS made changes to your return, and you owe because of them. The IRS sends letters like this after it changes figures on a return. The letter itself is the final word on what it says.

What this letter usually means

The IRS made changes to your return, and you owe because of them. A change can raise or lower what you owe or your refund. The letter shows both the old and new figures.

Category: The IRS changed your return

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 CP22A.

Common questions about CP22A

What is IRS notice CP22A?

The IRS made changes to your return, and you owe because of them.

How long do I have to respond to a CP22A 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 CP22A for more.

Is a CP22A notice a scam?

A real CP22A 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 CP22A notice?

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

The OweRight app explains the CP22A letter type in plain English.

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