IRS Notice CP3219A: Notice of deficiency (90-day letter)
IRS Notice CP3219A is a proposed change letter from the IRS. The IRS proposes to adjust your tax based on information from others like your employer or bank. You have 90 days to respond or petition the U.S. Tax Court.
What this letter usually means
The IRS proposes to adjust your tax based on information from others like your employer or bank. You have 90 days to respond or petition the U.S. Tax Court. A proposed change is not a final bill. The letter usually asks whether you agree, and explains how to respond either way.
Category: The IRS proposes a change
What people usually do first
Act before the date printed on your notice. If you disagree, the Tax Court petition deadline matters most.
What to have ready
- The letter, every page
- A copy of the return it mentions
- Your W-2s and 1099s for that year
- Records for any income or deduction you disagree with
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 CP3219A.
Common questions about CP3219A
What is IRS notice CP3219A?
The IRS proposes to adjust your tax based on information from others like your employer or bank. You have 90 days to respond or petition the U.S. Tax Court.
How long do I have to respond to a CP3219A notice?
The date that matters is printed on your letter. Check it now, because this type of letter has a deadline that matters. The IRS page for CP3219A explains more.
Is a CP3219A notice a scam?
A real CP3219A 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 CP3219A notice?
The letter, every page, A copy of the return it mentions, Your W-2s and 1099s for that year, Records for any income or deduction you disagree with.
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Related notices
- IRS Letter 3219B: Notice of deficiency after income mismatch
- IRS Notice CP2057: Income you may have left off
- IRS Letter 4800C: Proposed changes after a return review
- IRS Notice CP2000: Proposed changes to your tax return
- IRS Notice CP2501: Income information doesn't match
- IRS Notice CP3219N: Notice of deficiency for an unfiled return