IRS Notice CP31 – Your Refund Check Was Returned to Us
The IRS sends CP31 to inform you that your refund check was returned to the IRS. The IRS is requesting a new address to mail the check.
Type of Notice: Account information or change
Most common tax problem area: IRS return and account problems
Why you received IRS Notice CP31
- You filed a tax return with the IRS which resulted in a refund.
- The refund check the IRS sent to you was returned.
- CP31 was sent to obtain your most current address so the IRS can mail your refund check.
Your options to address IRS Notice CP31
- Provide the requested information
Notice deadline: N/A
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