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? CP216H
- What government agency sends this notice? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- What is this notice about? The IRS denied your request to extend the time to file Form 5500 series and/or Form 8955-SSA, Annual Registration Statement Identifying Separated Participants with Deferred Vested Benefits, because your Form 5558, Application for Extension of Time to File Certain Employee Plan Returns, wasn't received on time. A request for an extension of the time to file Form 5500 series and/or 8955-SSA must be received on or before the due date of your return.
- What should you do if you receive this notice? File your required Form 5500 series and/or 8955-SSA immediately to limit any late filing penalties. If Form 5500 series and/or 8955-SSA is filed after the due date of the return, we will consider the return late and subject to late filing penalties.
FAQs & Additional Information
- Where can I go for more information about Employee Benefit Plans? Review the filing requirement for your organization at Retirement Plans Community.
- Can I get help over the phone? If you have questions or need help, you can call 877-829-5500. Personal assistance is available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT.
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Resources
Looking for more information about this notice? Here are some helpful resources:
- About the notice - https://www.irs.gov/pub/notices/cp216h_english.pdf
- Example copy of the notice - https://www.irs.gov/pub/notices/cp216h_english.pdf
How can we help you today?
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