IRS Letter 2769 – Delinquent Return Accepted as Filed – Penalty

 

Your delinquent tax return was accepted as filed, but penalties were assessed.

Type of notice: Late return

Likely next step: Dispute the penalties

Also see: IRS bill for unpaid taxes

Why you received IRS Letter 2769

  1. You did not file a tax return by the filing deadline.
  2. You later filed the delinquent return and it was reviewed by the IRS.
  3. The IRS sent Letter 2769 to inform you that the return was accepted as filed, but penalties were assessed.

Notice deadline: N/A

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