VALID › Notice Library › CP62 notice
In the IRS’s own words · not reviewed by VALID
CP62 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
We applied a payment to your account.
Read the full CP62 page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
We applied a payment to your account.
What you need to do
- Review your notice as it provides the date and amount of the payment we applied.
- If your notice shows we owe you a refund, you don't need to respond. If you haven't already received the refund, you should receive it within 2-3 weeks.
- If your notice shows an amount due:
- Make a payment. Pay the amount you owe by the date stated on the notice.
- If you can't pay the amount in full, pay as much as you can now and make payment arrangements for the rest. Apply for a payment plan or call us at the number shown on your notice.
You may want to
Review the notice and compare our changes with your records.
Why did I receive this notice?
We applied a payment to your account.
What should I do if the wrong payment was applied?
Write to us at the address on the notice or call us at the number shown on the notice to let us know if this payment was misapplied.
Tips for next year
Consider filing your taxes electronically. Filing online can help you avoid mistakes and find credits and deductions that you may qualify for. In many cases you can file for free.
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.