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CP44 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
There’s a delay sending your refund. We’re checking to see if you owe other federal taxes.
Read the full CP44 page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
There’s a delay sending your refund. We’re checking to see if you owe other federal taxes.
What you need to do
- You don’t need to do anything.
- Within 8 weeks, we’ll either:
- Send your refund, including any applicable interest, or
- Mail you another notice explaining how we applied your refund to other federal taxes you owe.
Why did I get this notice?
We may be applying your refund to a balance on another account for which you’re liable.
How long does it take to determine any non-individual liability?
It takes up to 8 weeks for us to determine if another balance exists.
What happens after the refund is applied?
We’ll send you any remaining amount, including any applicable interest.
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.