IRS Notice CP518B – You Didn’t File a Tax Return
The IRS has not received a response from previous attempts to contact the business about a past-due business return. A response is required.
Type of Notice: Late return
Most common tax problem area: Business unfiled returns
Other tax problem areas: Unpaid business taxes, Business tax penalties
Why you received IRS Notice CP518B
- The IRS did not receive a business tax return by the due date.
- The IRS sent one or more notices requesting that the return be filed, but did not receive the return.
- The IRS sent CP518B as a final notice to inform you that it will begin preparing a return on behalf of the business if it does not receive a response. This notice also informs you that the IRS might contact third parties to obtain and/or verify information on the business tax account.
Your options to address IRS Notice CP518B
- File a return
- Clear up an account error
Notice deadline: 10 days
If you miss the deadline: The IRS may prepare a tax return on behalf of the business and charge applicable penalties and interest on the taxes calculated.
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