IRS Notice CP259A: IRS has no record of your annual return
IRS Notice CP259A is an information letter from the IRS. The IRS says its records show a missing Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-N for your tax-exempt group. Letters in this group share account information with you. The letter itself is the final word on what it says.
What this letter usually means
The IRS says its records show a missing Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-N for your tax-exempt group. Keep it with your tax records in case you need it later.
Category: Information and other notices
What people usually do first
File the missing return as soon as possible.
What to have ready
- The CP259A notice and its Response Form
- The complete, signed return or your Form 990-N confirmation
- Your group's name and EIN as shown on the notice
- A signed, dated copy of the return
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 CP259A.
Common questions about CP259A
What is IRS notice CP259A?
The IRS says its records show a missing Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-N for your tax-exempt group.
How long do I have to respond to a CP259A 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 CP259A for more.
Is a CP259A notice a scam?
A real CP259A 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 CP259A notice?
The CP259A notice and its Response Form, The complete, signed return or your Form 990-N confirmation, Your group's name and EIN as shown on the notice, A signed, dated copy of the return.
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