IRS Notice Guide
CP14
CP14 — First Balance Due Notice
Act Within Deadline — Respond within 21 days
What This Notice Means
You owe money to the IRS. This is the first notice in the collection process. Pay by the due date shown to avoid additional penalties and interest.
⏰ Response Deadline: 21 days
Respond by this deadline to resolve the issue and avoid additional penalties.
What to Do
- 1
Pay the full amount online at irs.gov/payments to stop penalty accrual
- 2
If you can't pay in full, call to set up an installment agreement
- 3
Request penalty abatement if you have a good compliance history
- 4
Verify the amount is correct before paying
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