IRS Letter LT18: IRS still needs your overdue return
IRS Letter LT18 is an information letter from the IRS. The IRS says it got no answer to earlier requests for your overdue tax return. The page is aimed at employers. It mostly gives you information about your account. Your letter is the final word, so read every page.
What this letter usually means
The IRS says it got no answer to earlier requests for your overdue tax return. The page is aimed at employers. Letters like this often need no reply. Read it fully to be sure.
Category: Information and other notices
What people usually do first
Mail your completed return to the address on the notice.
What to have ready
- The LT18 notice
- Your completed return for the period shown
- A copy of any return you already sent
- Your answer if you had no employees that period
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 LT18.
Common questions about LT18
What is IRS notice LT18?
The IRS says it got no answer to earlier requests for your overdue tax return. The page is aimed at employers.
How long do I have to respond to a LT18 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 LT18 for more.
Is a LT18 notice a scam?
A real LT18 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 LT18 notice?
The LT18 notice, Your completed return for the period shown, A copy of any return you already sent, Your answer if you had no employees that period.
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