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CP248 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
We received your federal tax deposit, but you didn’t make it electronically as required.
Read the full CP248 page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
We received your federal tax deposit, but you didn’t make it electronically as required.
What you need to do
Make all future deposits electronically. Use one of these options:
- EFTPS.gov or call 800-555-4477 to enroll in the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
- Business Tax Account
- Direct Pay for Business
Resources to help you
- Depositing and reporting employment taxes
- Publication 15, (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide PDF
- Publication 966, Electronic Choices to Pay All Your Federal Taxes PDF
- Publication 4990, Payment Instruction Booklet for Business & Individual Taxpayers PDF
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.