CP59 — First Notice: Return Not Filed
What This Notice Means
The IRS has no record of a tax return for the year shown. They believe you may have had a filing requirement. If you don't respond, they may file a Substitute Return for you.
Act before this deadline to avoid escalation to levies or liens.
What to Do
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Determine if you had a filing requirement for that year
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If you did, file your return immediately with all your deductions
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If you did not have a filing requirement, respond in writing explaining why
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Do not let the IRS file a Substitute Return — it will show maximum tax with no deductions
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