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? CP71C
- What government agency sends this notice? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- What is this notice about? The IRS is reminding you of tax, penalty, and interest you owe. This notice also explains denial or revocation of a United States Passport. Read the information carefully to know how it may impact you.
- What should you do if you receive this notice? Read your notice carefully — it will explain how much money you owe on your taxes.
FAQs & Additional Information
- Am I charged interest on the money I owe? Yes, interest accrues on your unpaid balance until you pay it in full.
- Do I receive a penalty if I cannot pay the full amount? Yes, you receive a late payment penalty.
- What happens if I cannot pay the full amount I owe? You can arrange to make a payment plan with the IRS if you cannot pay the full amount you owe.
- How can I set up a payment plan? Call the toll-free number listed on the top right corner of your notice to discuss payment options or learn more about payment arrangements.
- Why would my passport be denied or revoked? The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act generally prohibits the State Department from issuing or renewing a passport to a taxpayer with seriously delinquent tax debt. Additional information on passport certification is available at IRS.gov/passports.
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-cp71c-notice
- Example copy of the notice - https://www.irs.gov/pub/notices/cp71c_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.
