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What is a CP297 Notice?

Written by Nate Richards EA | 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 and created a 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?  CP297
  • What government agency sends this notice?  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • What is this notice about?  The IRS is notifying you of their intent to levy certain assets for unpaid taxes.
  • What should you do if you receive this notice?  Read the notice carefully.  It explains what the IRS did.  If you agree with it, pay what you owe as soon as you can.

FAQs & Additional Information

  • What happens if I can't pay what I owe?
    • You can apply online for a payment plan (including installment agreements).
    • You may also be subject to the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act legislation, which generally prohibits the State Department from issuing or renewing a passport to a taxpayer with seriously delinquent tax debt. Additional information on passport certification is available at www.irs.gov/passports.

What does it look like?

Resources

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

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.