IRS Notice CP297: Final notice: IRS will seize assets
IRS Notice CP297 is a balance due letter from the IRS. The IRS says it will seize some of your assets for unpaid taxes. You have the right to ask for a hearing first. It is about money the IRS shows as unpaid on your account.
What this letter usually means
The IRS says it will seize some of your assets for unpaid taxes. You have the right to ask for a hearing first. The amount on the letter is what the IRS shows today. Interest and penalties can change it, so the letter and your IRS Online Account are the places to confirm it.
Category: You owe a balance
What people usually do first
Pay what you owe or ask for a payment agreement, and request a Collection Due Process hearing if you disagree.
What to have ready
- The CP297 notice, every page
- The phone number on the notice
- Form 12153 to request a hearing
- 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 CP297.
Common questions about CP297
What is IRS notice CP297?
The IRS says it will seize some of your assets for unpaid taxes. You have the right to ask for a hearing first.
How long do I have to respond to a CP297 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 CP297 for more.
Is a CP297 notice a scam?
A real CP297 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 CP297 notice?
The CP297 notice, every page, The phone number on the notice, Form 12153 to request a hearing, Form 2848 if someone will act for you.
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- IRS Notice CP161: Balance due on your account
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- IRS Notice CP162B: Penalty for incomplete partnership or S corp return
- IRS Notice CP162C: Penalty for a late or incomplete business return
- IRS Notice CP163: Reminder that you still owe a balance