IRS Notice CP71A – Annual Balance Due Reminder Notice
CP71A is an annual statement of the total unpaid balance due for an account in currently not collectible status.
Type of Notice: Unpaid balance
Likely next step: Address an IRS bill for unpaid taxes
Also see: IRS penalties
Why you received IRS Notice CP71A
- You have an unpaid tax balance, but your account has been placed in currently not collectible status.
- The IRS is sending you a required annual statement of your balance due.
- Although a payment is not required currently, the notice gives a date you should pay by, if you want to keep additional penalties and interest from accumulating.
Notice deadline: N/A
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