{"id":20068,"date":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/"},"modified":"2020-06-09T11:54:08","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T16:54:08","slug":"irs-notice-cp59","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-notice-cp59\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Notice CP59 – Form 1040 Tax Return Not Filed"},"content":{"rendered":"

You Didn\u2019t File a 1040 Form Tax Return<\/h2>\n
\"IRS<\/a>

Click to enlarge<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Type of notice:<\/strong> Late return<\/p>\n

Likely next step:<\/strong> Address unfiled returns<\/a><\/p>\n

Also see:<\/strong> IRS bill for unpaid taxes<\/a>, IRS penalties<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Notice CP59<\/h3>\n
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  1. The IRS did not receive a tax return from you by the due date.<\/li>\n
  2. The IRS thinks that you are required to file a tax return for the tax year shown on the notice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Notice deadline:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n

    Want more help?<\/h3>\n

    Your tax professional can deal with the IRS for you. Learn more about H&R Block\u2019s Tax Audit & Notice Services<\/a>. Or make an appointment for a free consultation with a local tax professional by calling 855-536-6504<\/strong> or finding a local tax pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    You Didn\u2019t File a 1040 Form Tax Return Type of notice: Late return Likely next step: Address unfiled returns Also see: IRS bill for unpaid taxes, IRS penalties Why you received IRS Notice CP59 The IRS did not receive a tax return from you by the due date. 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