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CP232B notice explained, in the IRS’s own words

We denied your request to extend the time to file Form 5330, Return of Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans, because your Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return or Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans, wasn't received on time. A request for an extension of the time to file Form 5330 must be received on or before the due date of your return.

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Quoted from www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp232b-notice, read October 15, 2026 · fingerprint f2765ffb89c4

What this notice is about

We denied your request to extend the time to file Form 5330, Return of Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans, because your Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return or Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans, wasn't received on time. A request for an extension of the time to file Form 5330 must be received on or before the due date of your return.

What you need to do

You must complete, sign, and file Form 5330 and pay immediately. If Form 5330 is filed after the due date of the return, the return will be considered late and late filing or late payment penalties may apply.

You may want to

Review the filing requirement for your organization at Retirement Plans.

Where can I go for more information about Employee Benefit Plans?

For more information on Employee Benefit Plans, see Retirement Plans.

Can I get help over the phone?

If you have questions and/or need help, please call 877-829-5500. Personal assistance is available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time.

Tips for next year

  • Be sure to mail your Form 8868 on or before the due date of your return.

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.

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