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CP169 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
We are missing your return.
Read the full CP169 page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
We are missing your return.
What you need to do
- Send your return to us with your original signed copy or new completed form so we receive it by the due date on the notice.
- Review your notice to determine which return we need from you.
- If you have a copy of the original return, send it to us with the original signature.
- If you don't have a copy of your original return, visit Forms & Instructions to complete and sign a new return to send to us.
You may want to
- Review your records to ensure we didn't send the original return back because of missing signatures or missing information.
What happens if I don't respond by the due date?
We may consider your return delinquent and begin collection enforcement to secure the return.
Note: Statutes of limitations for assessing, collecting and refunding tax.
Who do I call for assistance?
For assistance with your business return, call the phone number listed on your notice.
Reference tools
- Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer
- Full list of tax forms and instructions
Need help?
- You can authorize someone to contact the IRS on your behalf.
- If you can’t find what you need online, call the IRS number on your notice or letter. If you didn’t receive a letter or notice, use telephone assistance.
- If you can't resolve the penalty on your own, contact Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within IRS.
What to do next
- Write down the date on the letter today.
- Look the number up on irs.gov yourself. Don’t trust a link or phone number from anyone else.
- If it says you owe money or proposes changes to your return, take it to a licensed CPA, EA or tax attorney before that date.
Not advice. Not a filing. Verify with a licensed professional. Rules change by year and facts.