IRS Letter CP161
Why are you receiving this letter?
You received IRS letter CP161 because of the money you owe from a recently filed payroll tax return.
- You owe a balance and can pay it.
- You can pay online at www.irs.gov/payment
- Your tax balance is less than $25,000.
- You don’t have unfiled tax returns.
- You are unable to pay back the taxes in full.
- You would like to discuss this with someone not working for the IRS to understand what is going on and the options you have.
- Your tax balance is greater than $25,000.
- You have unfiled tax returns.
- You are unable to pay back the taxes in full.
- You would like to negotiate down the tax balances.
What you should do?
Read your notice carefully. It explains how much money you owe and for which tax period. Review the balance owed to confirm that the taxes owed match the tax return you filed.
If you disagree with this notice, contact the IRS at the telephone number listed at the top right corner of the Notice or our office to discuss your options and appeal rights.
If you agree with this notice, you now have a balance due and owing to the IRS.
What can you expect next?
IRS letter CP161 is considered a tax bill. The IRS asks that you pay the balance due in full. You do have options, but if the tax bill is left unpaid, the IRS may move forward with filing Federal Tax Liens and/or Tax Levies on your wages, bank accounts, state & federal tax refunds, etc.