- What it means
- Income reported to the IRS by a third party does not appear on your return, and the IRS suggests you file an amended return.
- Respond within
- 30 days from the date on the notice
- What to send
- An amended return if the income is real, or a letter explaining why it is not.
- Write it
- CP2000 response letter
- When to get help
- If the missing income is significant, amend promptly; a CP2057 that is ignored can become a CP2000 with penalty.
What the letter says
A softer version of the CP2000: the IRS has not computed a change, it is telling you to check and amend if needed.
What to do
Compare the item listed to your return. If it was left off, file Form 1040-X and pay the difference. If it was reported (under a different line, or the income is not yours), write back with the explanation and documents.
What to gather
- The notice with the item listed
- Your return
- The 1099 or W-2 in question
Write back
The CP2000 response letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.