IRS Letter LT11: Final notice of intent to levy
IRS Letter LT11 is a balance due letter from the IRS. The IRS hasn't received payment for overdue taxes and intends to seize property or rights to property. Letters like this deal with an unpaid amount on an IRS account.
What this letter usually means
The IRS hasn't received payment for overdue taxes and intends to seize property or rights to property. Compare the amount with your own payment records. If it looks wrong, the letter explains how to tell the IRS.
Category: You owe a balance
What people usually do first
Pay in full or call the number on your letter. To keep your right to a hearing, send the hearing request form by the date printed on the letter.
What to have ready
- The letter, every page
- Your most recent tax return
- Records of any payments you have made
- Recent pay stubs and bank statements
- The reply date printed on the letter
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 LT11.
Common questions about LT11
What is IRS notice LT11?
The IRS hasn't received payment for overdue taxes and intends to seize property or rights to property. It is also called L1058, LETTER1058, LTR1058.
How long do I have to respond to a LT11 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 LT11 for more.
Is a LT11 notice a scam?
A real LT11 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 LT11 notice?
The letter, every page, Your most recent tax return, Records of any payments you have made, Recent pay stubs and bank statements, The reply date printed on the letter.
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Related notices
- IRS Notice CP14: Balance due
- IRS Notice CP501: Reminder of balance due
- IRS Notice CP503: Second reminder of balance due
- IRS Notice CP504: Notice of intent to levy
- IRS Notice CP71: Reminder of unpaid balance
- IRS Notice CP90: Intent to levy and right to a hearing