What is a CP169 Notice?

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?  CP169
• What government agency sends this notice?  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• What is this notice about?  The IRS couldn't locate the return you said was previously filed.
• What should you do if you receive this notice?
  • Read the notice carefully to determine the required form the IRS needs.
  • Send a copy of the signed return to the IRS in response to the notice.

FAQs & Additional Information

• What happens if I don't respond by the due date?  The IRS may consider your return delinquent and begin collection enforcement to secure the return.
• Who do I call for assistance?  Call the number shown on the notice for additional assistance.

What does it look like?

Resources

Looking for more information about this notice?  Here are some helpful resources:

• About the notice - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp169-notice
• Example copy of the notice - https://www.irs.gov/pub/notices/cp169_english.pdf

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.