- What it means
- A yearly reminder of a balance you owe while the IRS has paused collection because you cannot pay.
- Respond within
- The date on the notice
- What to send
- Nothing, unless your finances have improved.
- When to get help
- If your income has risen, the IRS may revisit the status; be prepared with a financial statement.
What the letter says
Collection is on hold, interest and penalty still accrue, and the IRS is reminding you the balance exists. The ten-year collection statute keeps running.
What to do
Nothing is required. If you can now pay, a plan stops the accrual from growing.
What to gather
- The notice
- Your current financial picture
Write back
The Payment plan request cover 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.