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CP59 — No Return Filed

The IRS has no return from you for a past year and believes you were required to file.

What this notice means

The IRS has no return from you for a past year and believes you were required to file.

What to do

File the missing return or reply with Form 15103 explaining why you did not need to. Filing early limits penalties.

Before you respond

  1. Read the whole letter and note the notice code, tax year and response date.
  2. Compare the figures with your return, W-2s, 1099s and payment records.
  3. Keep copies of the notice and everything you send. Send proof by a trackable method.
  4. Choose: pay, dispute, appeal or request a resolution program. Get help if the notice mentions a levy, lien or hearing.

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