IRS Notice CP134R: IRS owes you a refund from your deposits
IRS Notice CP134R is a refund letter from the IRS. Your tax deposits were more than your return shows, so a refund is due. The IRS says to expect it in 4 to 6 weeks. It is about the status or amount of a refund.
What this letter usually means
Your tax deposits were more than your return shows, so a refund is due. The IRS says to expect it in 4 to 6 weeks. 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
Check that the payments listed are on the right account, and call the number on the notice if something is wrong.
What to have ready
- The CP134R notice
- Proof of the payments in question
- The phone number or mailing address on the notice
- Form 2848 if someone will act for you
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 CP134R.
Common questions about CP134R
What is IRS notice CP134R?
Your tax deposits were more than your return shows, so a refund is due. The IRS says to expect it in 4 to 6 weeks.
How long do I have to respond to a CP134R 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 CP134R for more.
Is a CP134R notice a scam?
A real CP134R 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 CP134R notice?
The CP134R notice, Proof of the payments in question, The phone number or mailing address on the notice, Form 2848 if someone will act for you.
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