Receiving a tax notice or letter is never a pleasant experience. It can be confusing and frustrating if you don't understand why you received the notice in the first place. That's why we wrote The Ultimate Guide to Tax Notices and created a tax notice library filled with the most common tax notices and letters you might receive. We believe the process of staying compliant with your taxes should be as effortless as possible.
General Information
- What is the notice number? CP134B
- What government agency sends this notice? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- What is this notice about? The IRS found a discrepancy between the federal tax deposits credited to your account and the amount you reported on your tax return.
- What should you do if you receive this notice?
- Confirm the amount due: Compare the figures on the notice with your own records.
- Pay if you agree: Use your IRS Business Tax Account or EFTPS (if enrolled), Direct Pay for business, or mail a check. Follow the instructions on the notice for proper payment processing.
- Call if you made uncredited payments: Use the toll-free number shown on the notice if some payments aren’t reflected.
- Act promptly: Late payment or failure-to-deposit penalties may apply if you don’t pay by the deadline.
FAQs & Additional Information
- What should I do if I disagree with the information contained in the notice? Call the toll-free number in the top right corner of your notice to discuss any discrepancies.
- Will I receive a penalty if I can’t pay the full amount? Yes, you may face late payment or failure-to-deposit penalties.
What does it look like?
Resources
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How can we help you today?
Are you looking for more information about your tax notice or other challenges? DiMercurio Advisors has a dedicated team supporting tax notices, audits and more. We are passionate about ensuring you are well-informed and in control of your tax situation.