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CP2000 — Unreported Income
6/10 — ModerateDeadline: 30 days
The IRS found income reported to them (via 1099s, W-2s, etc.) that doesn't match what you reported on your return.
What this means
This is NOT a bill yet — it's a proposed adjustment. The IRS matched information from banks, employers, and brokers against your return and found a discrepancy. Common causes: a 1099 you forgot to include, a brokerage statement you didn't report, or income your employer reported that you missed.
What to do
- 01Read the notice carefully — it lists the specific income items
- 02Compare against your records. Did you actually report this income?
- 03If the IRS is right: sign the response form and pay the additional tax
- 04If the IRS is wrong: respond explaining why, attach documents
- 05Respond by the deadline — silence is treated as agreement
If you ignore this
If you don't respond within 30 days, the IRS assumes you agree. They'll send a statutory notice of deficiency (CP3219A), and additional tax plus interest will be assessed.
You can handle this yourself
This is common and most people resolve it by following the steps above.
Source: IRS.gov — Understanding Your CP2000 Notice