CP 22A - Data Processing Adjustment Notices, Balance Due of $5 or More

A CP 22A notice is a simple letter that is sent to youto pay back the taxes owed in monthly increments.
when a data processing adjustment is made. TheHow much time do I have to respond to the notice?
result of this adjustment is a balance being due, whichUpon receiving a CP 22A notice you should not waste
the taxpayer has to pay.anytime. The quicker you send the payment or
What should I do after receiving a CP 22A notice?contact the IRS the better off you are going to be. If
The very first thing you should do is review theyou can pay in full, go ahead and do so. If not, contact
amount due and then pay it in full. The IRS will includethe IRS to see what your other options are. The IRS is
an envelope along with the CP 22A notice so you doopen to offering installment agreements. This is a way
not have to do much work. Make sure remit theto pay in monthly installments while at the same time
bottom portion of the notice. This helps to ensure thatavoiding additional problems. If you decide not to pay at
the money you pay is credited to your accountall, the end result may be receiving a more serious
without any delay.letter such as a Notice of Federal Tax Lien.
If you cannot afford to pay the amount that is due youIf you feel that you received a CP 22A notice due to
will be required to set up some form of settlementan error you should contact the IRS to discuss your
with the IRS. The most common form of settlement isaccount.
an installment agreement in which you will be allowed