Plain-English translation of this IRS notice — what it means, what happens if you ignore it, and exactly what to do.
What the IRS says
The IRS made changes to your return during processing — this notice shows the resulting balance or refund.
What it actually means
In plain English: Something in processing changed your numbers: a correction, an adjustment, or applied payments/credits. The letter is the itemized receipt of what changed and what you now owe (or will receive).
Deadlines
Pay any balance by the date on the notice to stop interest.
What to do
Compare the changes against your filed return.
Agree? Pay the balance shown.
Disagree? Call the number on the notice — have your return in front of you.
Key facts
What changed
Itemized in the notice
Pay by
Date shown on notice
Dispute
Call the number on the letter
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