If you’ve opened an envelope from the IRS, you’re not alone. Below are the notices commonly received by South Florida taxpayers—along with actionable steps you can take and how Polaris Tax & Accounting can help you right now.
CP504: Final Notice – Intent to Levy
This urgent notice warns of imminent bank or wage levies. You still have time to act.
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CP2000: Underreported Income
Sent when reported income doesn’t align with third-party data. Ignoring it can mean additional tax, penalties & interest.
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Letter 1058: Final Notice of Intent to Levy
If this arrives, the IRS is about to seize assets. You’ve already missed previous warnings.
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CP21/CP22: Math Errors & Balance Due Notices
These show small math errors or recalculated balances. Even minor adjustments matter—because they trigger interest and late penalties.
🎯 Action: Let us review your math and clean up unnecessary charges.
CP49: “We Withheld Too Much” or “We Changed Your Refund”
Sent when the IRS adjusts your refund or withholding.
🎯 Action: We interpret what it means, whether it requires action, and what it does not.
CP14: Initial Notice of Balance Due
The first bill from the IRS—it demands payment, or penalties start ticking.
🎯 Action: We can negotiate a payment plan or resolve it quickly.
CP55/CP501: Late Filing or Late Payment Penalties
These notices mean penalties are already accruing for missed filing/payment deadlines.
🎯 Action: Combined with Penalty Abatement, we may reduce or eliminate charges.
CP504A: Bank Levy Warning
Your bank has been warned. This is your last chance before money is taken.
🎯 Action: Immediate response needed—call us now.
CP508/LP: Notice of Intent to Levy
Similar to Letter 1058 but sent on lower balances. Still serious.
🎯 Action: We can request a Collection Due Process hearing to stop the levy.
CP523: Final Notice of Intent to Levy
A final warning before the IRS garnishes wages or levies assets.
🎯 Action: Fast intervention required to avoid enforced collections.
Additional Common Notices:
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CP503 – Reminder before CP504
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CP59/CP99 – Employer Liable Notice for Trust Fund Penalties (e.g., payroll taxes)
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CP3000 – Income mismatch for non-filing or incorrect returns
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Letter 3219-A (90-Day Letter) – Your only legal path to Tax Court
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CP71A/CP72A – Past due tax on foreign accounts
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CP501 – Notice of Final Notice Before Levy (mentioned above)
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Letter 3172 – Notice for Identity Theft PIN
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CP518/CP519 – Offers in Compromise Denial Notices
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Letter 6153 – Timely Action Notice (proposes extension for audit)
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DMCP (Delinquent Collection Process) – Often for businesses, hundreds of clients.
✅ Why Polaris Is Your Best Next Step
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Local, Immediate Help – We’re based right on Pine Island Road in Plantation. We handle notices fast.
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Strategic Responses – Whether you need a levy hold, CDP hearing, penalty abatement, or installment plan—we’ve got you covered.
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Internally Linked Expertise – Every scenario ties back to our specialist pages like:
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Real Human Guidance – No scripts—just licensed experts who tailor solutions to your state, income, and goals.
Don’t Let One Letter Become a Full-Blown Problem
When notices stack up, stress follows. Protect your assets and your peace of mind by taking action early. Book a consultation now and let Polaris take the next steps for you: