- What it means
- The estimated payments claimed do not match IRS records, but the correction did not change what you owe or are owed.
- Respond within
- 60 days from the date on the notice
- What to send
- Nothing if the corrected figures are right.
- Write it
- CP14 response letter
- When to get help
- Rarely.
What the letter says
An informational correction to the payments line. The net effect on this year is zero.
What to do
Confirm the corrected payment total against your records so next year's return starts from the right number.
What to gather
- The notice
- Your estimated payment records
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.