IRS Notice CP30 – Your Refund Has Been Reduced
A portion (or all) of your refund was applied to an estimated tax penalty.
Type of Notice: Account information or change
Likely next step: Address an IRS penalty
Why you received IRS Notice CP30
- You did not make required estimated tax payments.
- You filed a tax return with a refund due.
- The IRS sent CP30 to inform you that your refund was reduced because you were charged and estimated tax penalty.
Notice deadline: N/A
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