- What it means
- The IRS corrected your return (a processing correction) and your refund changed.
- Respond within
- 60 days from the date on the notice
- What to send
- Nothing if you agree; a written request within 60 days if not.
- Write it
- CP14 response letter
- When to get help
- Rarely.
What the letter says
A math error correction to your return, and the refund amount is different from what you claimed. The notice explains which line changed and why.
What to do
Check the correction against your return. If it is wrong, write within 60 days with the supporting document; after 60 days the change stands.
What to gather
- The notice
- Your return
- The document supporting the figure you reported
Write back
The CP14 response letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.