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title: What is a CP216H Notice?
description: Discover what a CP216H Notice from the IRS means, why you received it, and what steps to take next. Stay informed and in control of your tax situation with our comprehensive guide.
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# [What is a CP216H Notice?](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/tax-notice-library/cp216h)

 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?**  CP216H
- **What government agency sends this notice? ** The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- **What is this notice about? ** The IRS denied your request to extend the time to file Form 5500 series and/or Form 8955-SSA, Annual Registration Statement Identifying Separated Participants with Deferred Vested Benefits, because your Form 5558, Application for Extension of Time to File Certain Employee Plan Returns, wasn't received on time. A request for an extension of the time to file Form 5500 series and/or 8955-SSA must be received on or before the due date of your return.
- **What should you do if you receive this notice? **File your required Form 5500 series and/or 8955-SSA immediately to limit any late filing penalties. If Form 5500 series and/or 8955-SSA is filed after the due date of the return, we will consider the return late and subject to late filing penalties.

### FAQs & Additional Information

- **Where can I go for more information about Employee Benefit Plans? **Review the filing requirement for your organization at Retirement Plans Community.

- **Can I get help over the phone? **If you have questions or need help, you can call 877-829-5500. Personal assistance is available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT.

### 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/pub/notices/cp216h_english.pdf](https://www.irs.gov/pub/notices/cp216h_english.pdf)
- Example copy of the notice - [https://www.irs.gov/pub/notices/cp216h_english.pdf](https://www.irs.gov/pub/notices/cp216h_english.pdf)

### 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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