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? CP30A
- What government agency sends this notice? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- What is this notice about? We reduced or removed the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax reported on your tax return.
- What should you do if you receive this notice?
- Review the account information in your notice.
- If you disagree with their adjustment, please contact the IRS at the number shown on your notice.
FAQs & Additional Information
- Why did the IRS reduce or remove the penalty? (updated July 6, 2023) The IRS reduced or removed the penalty because, according to their calculation, the penalty reported on your return is greater than the penalty due. The IRS's calculation is based on information in their records at the time they processed your return. If your address is within a geographical area that was declared a federal disaster area, the IRS may have applied an automatic waiver, which may have resulted in the reduction.
- What should I do if I disagree with the correction? (updated July 6, 2023) Call the toll-free number shown on your notice. Be sure to have any supporting information with you when you call. If the IRS agrees with your explanation, the assistor will tell you what to do next.
- The notice says that I will receive a refund, but I haven't received it yet. When will I receive the refund? (updated July 6, 2023) Before the IRS can issue a refund, they're required to collect (offset) any other taxes you may owe. Additionally, your refund may be offset to pay child support or state taxes you owe, or to pay any other debts you legally owe that they are required to collect. The IRS also might not mail your refund if you haven't filed the returns you're required to file. To check the status of your refund you may call the toll-free number shown on your notice.
- My spouse and I both received a CP30A for the same amount. Do we both need to pay? (added July 6, 2023) The IRS sent each spouse a copy of the notice. Each copy shows the same information related to your joint account. If you owe a balance due, pay it only once. If you're due a refund, the IRS will issue it only once.
- What are my rights as a taxpayer? (added July 6, 2023) The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) gives taxpayers specific rights. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights groups these into 10 fundamental rights. See IRC Section 7803(a)(3). IRS employees are responsible for being familiar with and following these rights. For additional information about your taxpayer rights, see Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer PDF or Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
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Resources
Looking for more information about this notice? Here are some helpful resources:
- About the notice - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp30a-notice
- Example copy of the notice - https://www.irs.gov/pub/notices/cp30a_english.pdf
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