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CP284 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
We approved your Form 1128, Application to Adopt, Change or Retain a Tax Year PDF.
Read the full CP284 page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
We approved your Form 1128, Application to Adopt, Change or Retain a Tax Year PDF.
What you need to do
File your return by the due date for the short period tax year ending on the date you chose on your Form 1128.
You may want to
Keep this notice for your permanent records.
What is Form 1128?
Taxpayers use it to change their tax year end date. It must be approved before they can use the new date. Partnerships, S corporations, personal service corporations (PSCs), or trusts may be required to file it to adopt or retain a certain tax year.
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.