IRS Notice CP163 – Reminder of Overdue Taxes

 

This notice is a reminder of the total unpaid balance on your account, including taxes, penalties and interest.

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Type of Notice: Unpaid balance

Most common tax problem area: Unpaid business taxes

Other tax problem areas: Business tax penalties

Why you received IRS Notice CP163

  1. You filed a business tax return with a balance due.
  2. You were unable to pay the balance due and the IRS placed you in currently not collectible status.
  3. The IRS sent CP163 as a required annual reminder of the unpaid balance. The notice reminds you that penalties and interest continue to accrue. No response is required.

Your options to address IRS Notice CP163

  1. Dispute the taxes you owe
  2. Dispute the penalties
  3. Make arrangements to pay

Notice deadline: No response required

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