IRS Notice Guide
CP3219A

CP3219A — Statutory Notice of Deficiency

⚠️ CRITICAL — ACT IMMEDIATELY — Respond within 90 days — CRITICAL

What This Notice Means

This is the formal legal notice that the IRS has assessed additional tax. You have 90 days to petition the U.S. Tax Court or the assessment becomes final.

⏰ Response Deadline: 90 days — CRITICAL

Missing this deadline waives your appeal rights permanently. Do not wait.

What to Do

  1. 1

    Do NOT ignore this notice — after 90 days, the IRS can collect without further review

  2. 2

    If you dispute the assessment, petition the U.S. Tax Court within 90 days

  3. 3

    If you agree, you can pay the amount or request an installment agreement

  4. 4

    Consult a tax attorney — Tax Court petitions have specific procedural requirements

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