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CP225 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
We located and applied a missing payment to your account.
Read the full CP225 page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
We located and applied a missing payment to your account.
What you need to do
- If you’re owed a refund, you should receive it within 2-4 weeks.
- If you owe:
- Pay the amount due by the date on your notice.
- If you can't pay in full, pay what you can and make payment arrangements for the remainder. Learn more about payment options online or call us at the telephone number listed on your notice.
You may want to
Compare your records against the dates and figures on your notice to ensure they are correct. If the wrong payment was applied or an error was found, call us at the telephone number listed on your notice.
Tips for next year
- Use your IRS account to manage your payment and tax information.
- File and pay your taxes electronically. Using online options can help you avoid mistakes. Learn more about filing and paying your business taxes.
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.