IRS Notice CP504 – Intent to Levy State Tax Refund or Other Property
CP504 is an urgent notice informing you that you owe a balance due and that you must respond immediately. The IRS intends to levy your state tax refund if no response is received.
Type of Notice: Unpaid balance
Likely next step: Address an IRS bill for unpaid taxes
Also see: IRS penalties
Why you received IRS Notice CP504
- You have a tax balance that was not paid by the due date.
- The IRS sent at least one notice requesting payment from you, but they never received payment.
- The IRS is informing you of their intent to levy your state tax refund.
Notice deadline: 21 days
If you miss the deadline: The IRS will take your state tax refund, file a lien on your property, and penalties and interest will continue to accrue.
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