(Washington, DC) — The IRS says some taxpayers are receiving a notice of non-payment, even though they paid their 2023 federal income tax. Chief Tax Information Officer for Jackson Hewitt Mark Steber says it happens.
“The IRS can be wrong, there can be a partial mistake, maybe the taxes owed, but perhaps not the penalties or the interest,” said Steber. “Many people see IRS, “you owe”, and they immediately write a check. Well, the IRS sent out some by accident this year that are incorrect, but even often the case there’s an explainable answer that can offset some of the tax bill.”
The CP14 notices are getting mailed to taxpayers right now. If you think the notice is incorrect, Steber advises not sending a check right away, and instead immediately contact the IRS or a tax pro about the issue. He also warns to be on the lookout for scammers sending out fake notices. He says sure tell-tale signs would involve email message to wire money, or the wrong IRS national phone number. He adds the IRS initially always sends traditional letters, so scammers might try that route as well.
