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IRS Notice CP60: Payment removed from your account

IRS Notice CP60 is a return adjustment letter from the IRS. The IRS took back a payment it had applied to your account by mistake, so you now owe a balance. It explains a change the IRS made while processing your return.

What this letter usually means

The IRS took back a payment it had applied to your account by mistake, so you now owe a balance. Compare the IRS figures with your copy of the return, line by line. The letter explains how to respond if you disagree.

Category: The IRS changed your return

What people usually do first

Pay the amount by the date on your notice; if you think the payment was yours, mail proof of payment to the address on the notice.

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 CP60.

Common questions about CP60

What is IRS notice CP60?

The IRS took back a payment it had applied to your account by mistake, so you now owe a balance.

How long do I have to respond to a CP60 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 CP60 for more.

Is a CP60 notice a scam?

A real CP60 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 CP60 notice?

The letter, every page, Your copy of the return, Records of the payment the letter mentions, Bank or card statement showing the payment.

The OweRight app explains the CP60 letter type in plain English.

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