{"id":27935,"date":"2017-09-14T21:24:27","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T21:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=27935"},"modified":"2018-05-22T16:01:10","modified_gmt":"2018-05-22T21:01:10","slug":"irs-notice-lt18-irs-still-hasnt-received-tax-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-notice-lt18-irs-still-hasnt-received-tax-return\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Notice LT18 – The IRS Still Hasn\u2019t Received Your Tax Return"},"content":{"rendered":"

The IRS is requesting a tax return from you.<\/h2>\n
\"IRS<\/a>

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

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

Likely next step: <\/strong>File a return<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Why you received IRS Notice LT18<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. The IRS did not receive your tax return by the due date.<\/li>\n
  2. The IRS sent multiple notices requesting that you file a return but never received a response.<\/li>\n
  3. Notice LT18 was sent to notify you that if no return is filed by the deadline, the IRS will file a return with the information received from others such as employers and banks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Notice deadline: <\/strong>10 days<\/p>\n

    If you miss the deadline: <\/strong>The IRS may calculate your tax for you for the unfiled year. Penalties and interest will apply.<\/p>\n

    Want more help?<\/h3>\n

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

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