IRS Notice CP59: No record of your tax return
IRS Notice CP59 is a missing return letter from the IRS. The IRS has no record that you filed your prior year personal tax return. It is about a return the IRS has no record of receiving. Check the details against your own records and the letter itself.
What this letter usually means
The IRS has no record that you filed your prior year personal tax return. 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
File the return right away, or explain why you don't need to file.
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 CP59.
Common questions about CP59
What is IRS notice CP59?
The IRS has no record that you filed your prior year personal tax return.
How long do I have to respond to a CP59 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 CP59 for more.
Is a CP59 notice a scam?
A real CP59 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 CP59 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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