IRS Notice CP14H: Health coverage payment owed
IRS Notice CP14H is a balance due letter from the IRS. The IRS says you owe a payment for not having health coverage in a past year. This payment no longer applies to months after 2018. It belongs to the group of IRS letters about unpaid balances.
What this letter usually means
The IRS says you owe a payment for not having health coverage in a past year. This payment no longer applies to months after 2018. 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 by the due date on the notice, or call if you disagree with the amount.
What to have ready
- The letter, every page
- Records of any health coverage you had
- Records of payments you made
- Form 9465 to ask for a payment agreement
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 CP14H.
Common questions about CP14H
What is IRS notice CP14H?
The IRS says you owe a payment for not having health coverage in a past year. This payment no longer applies to months after 2018.
How long do I have to respond to a CP14H 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 CP14H for more.
Is a CP14H notice a scam?
A real CP14H 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 CP14H notice?
The letter, every page, Records of any health coverage you had, Records of payments you made, Form 9465 to ask for a payment agreement.
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