IRS Notice CP516: Second reminder: no record of your return
IRS Notice CP516 is a missing return letter from the IRS. The IRS sent an earlier notice and still has no record that you filed your prior year returns. It is about a return the IRS has no record of receiving.
What this letter usually means
The IRS sent an earlier notice and still has no record that you filed your prior year returns. If you already filed, your records of that filing are the most useful thing you have. If you did not, the letter explains your options.
Category: The IRS has no record of a return
What people usually do first
Read every page of the letter. Find the date printed on it, if there is one, and compare the details with your own records.
What to have ready
- The letter, every page
- The tax year the letter names
- Your W-2s, 1099s and income records for that year
- A copy of the return, if you already filed it
- Proof you mailed or e-filed it, if you have it
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 CP516.
Common questions about CP516
What is IRS notice CP516?
The IRS sent an earlier notice and still has no record that you filed your prior year returns.
How long do I have to respond to a CP516 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 CP516 for more.
Is a CP516 notice a scam?
A real CP516 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 CP516 notice?
The letter, every page, The tax year the letter names, Your W-2s, 1099s and income records for that year, A copy of the return, if you already filed it, Proof you mailed or e-filed it, if you have it.
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