{"id":20056,"date":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/"},"modified":"2018-05-09T15:10:48","modified_gmt":"2018-05-09T20:10:48","slug":"irs-notice-cp501","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-notice-cp501\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Notice CP501 – You Have Unpaid Taxes, Amount Due"},"content":{"rendered":"

An unpaid balance remains on an income tax return for the year indicated. The IRS is requesting payment.<\/h2>\n

View notice CP501 image<\/a><\/p>\n

Type of Notice: <\/strong>Unpaid balance<\/p>\n

Most common tax problem area:<\/strong> IRS bill for unpaid taxes<\/a><\/p>\n

Other tax problem areas:<\/strong> IRS penalties<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Notice CP501<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. The IRS sent you a notice indicating you have a tax balance due, but the IRS never got a response.<\/li>\n
  2. The IRS is requesting payment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your options to address IRS Notice CP501<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Make arrangements to pay<\/li>\n
    2. Dispute the taxes you owe<\/li>\n
    3. Dispute the penalties<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Notice deadline:<\/strong> 21 days<\/p>\n

      If you miss the deadline:<\/strong> Additional penalties and interest will accrue. The IRS may file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien against you. A tax lien can make it difficult for you to get credit.<\/p>\n

      Want more help?<\/h3>\n

      See your local tax pro for a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      An unpaid balance remains on an income tax return for the year indicated. The IRS is requesting payment. 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