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title: What is a CP134B Notice?
description: Understand the IRS CP134B notice, why you received it, and the steps to take. Learn more about tax discrepancies and how to resolve them.
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# [What is a CP134B Notice?](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/tax-notice-library/cp134b)

 Written by [Nate Richards EA](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/author/nate-richards) | Jan 01, 2018

Receiving a tax notice or letter is never a pleasant experience. It can be confusing and frustrating if you don't understand why you received the notice in the first place.  That's why we wrote [The Ultimate Guide to Tax Notices](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-tax-notices) and created a [tax notice library](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/tax-notice-library) filled with the most common tax notices and letters you might receive.  We believe the process of staying compliant with your taxes should be as effortless as possible.

### General Information

- **What is the notice number?**  CP134B
- **What government agency sends this notice? ** The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- **What is this notice about? ** The IRS found a discrepancy between the federal tax deposits credited to your account and the amount you reported on your tax return.
- **What should you do if you receive this notice?** 
    - **Confirm the amount due: **Compare the figures on the notice with your own records.
    - **Pay if you agree: **Use your IRS Business Tax Account or EFTPS (if enrolled), Direct Pay for business, or mail a check. Follow the instructions on the notice for proper payment processing.
    - **Call if you made uncredited payments: **Use the toll-free number shown on the notice if some payments aren’t reflected.
    - **Act promptly: **Late payment or failure-to-deposit penalties may apply if you don’t pay by the deadline.

### FAQs & Additional Information

- **What should I do if I disagree with the information contained in the notice?** Call the toll-free number in the top right corner of your notice to discuss any discrepancies.
- **Will I receive a penalty if I can’t pay the full amount?** Yes, you may face late payment or failure-to-deposit penalties.

### What does it look like?

### Resources

Looking for more information about this notice?  Here are some helpful resources:

- About the notice - [https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp134b-notice](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp134b-notice)

### How can we help you today?

Are you looking for more information about your tax notice or other challenges?  DiMercurio Advisors has a dedicated team supporting tax notices, audits and more.  We are passionate about ensuring you are well-informed and in control of your tax situation.

 

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