IRS Notice CP71D – Annual Balance Due Reminder Notice

 

CP71D is an annual statement of the total unpaid balance due.

Type of Notice: Unpaid balance

Likely next step: Address an IRS bill for unpaid taxes

Also see: IRS penalties

Why you received IRS Notice CP71D

  1. You have an unpaid tax balance.
  2. The IRS is sending you a required annual statement of your balance due.
  3. The notice gives a date you should pay by to avoid additional collection actions.

Notice deadline: 21 days

If you miss the deadline: Additional penalties and interest will accumulate and the IRS may proceed with enforcement action, such as filing a lien or issuing a levy.

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