IRS Notice CP2566R: Refund held, IRS figured tax for you
IRS Notice CP2566R is a refund letter from the IRS. You did not answer an earlier letter about missing returns, so the IRS figured your tax from reported income. Letters in this group explain what is happening with a refund.
What this letter usually means
You did not answer an earlier letter about missing returns, so the IRS figured your tax from reported income. Keep this letter with your tax records for the year it covers.
Category: About your refund
What people usually do first
File your return or accept the IRS amount by the date on the notice.
What to have ready
- The letter and its response form
- Your completed tax return
- Your spouse's signature, if filing jointly
- Your IP PIN, if you have one
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 CP2566R.
Common questions about CP2566R
What is IRS notice CP2566R?
You did not answer an earlier letter about missing returns, so the IRS figured your tax from reported income.
How long do I have to respond to a CP2566R 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 CP2566R for more.
Is a CP2566R notice a scam?
A real CP2566R 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 CP2566R notice?
The letter and its response form, Your completed tax return, Your spouse's signature, if filing jointly, Your IP PIN, if you have one.
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- IRS Notice CP21B: Changes you asked for: refund coming
- IRS Notice CP32A: Your refund check expired
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- IRS Notice CP27: You may get the Earned Income Credit
- IRS Notice CP05B: Refund held while IRS checks reported income
- IRS Notice CP44: Refund delayed while IRS checks other debts