Your Tax Letter Scan result

CP14Balance due

The IRS says you have an unpaid balance.
Balance due notice.

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What this code means

The IRS says it sent CP14 because its records show money due on unpaid taxes. The notice explains the amount shown and how to pay it.

Check this on your paper

Find the balance, tax year, and payment date printed on your copy. Compare the tax year and amount with your records before choosing what to do.

General next-step checklist

  1. 01

    Check that the tax year and balance match your records.

  2. 02

    If the amount is correct, review the IRS payment options linked below.

  3. 03

    If the amount is not correct, use the contact or response instructions printed on your notice and keep a copy of what you send.

What this result cannot tell you

A CP14 explanation cannot determine whether the IRS balance is correct or which payment option fits your finances.

This is a category, not a prediction.

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