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IRS Notice CP32A: Your refund check expired

IRS Notice CP32A is a refund letter from the IRS. You didn't cash a refund check and it expired. The IRS can send a new one, but only if you ask, and only for a limited time. This is not a bill.

What this letter usually means

You didn't cash a refund check and it expired. The IRS can send a new one, but only if you ask, and only for a limited time. This is not a bill. The letter explains what happened to the money and why. Compare it with the refund amount on your return.

Category: About your refund

What people usually do first

Call the number on your notice to ask for a new check.

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 CP32A.

Common questions about CP32A

What is IRS notice CP32A?

You didn't cash a refund check and it expired. The IRS can send a new one, but only if you ask, and only for a limited time. This is not a bill.

How long do I have to respond to a CP32A 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 CP32A for more.

Is a CP32A notice a scam?

A real CP32A 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 CP32A notice?

The letter, every page, The expired check, if you still have it, Your current mailing address, Your bank account details for a new refund.

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