CP53E Notice
Why did I receive the CP53E Notice?
This notice is automatically sent by the IRS when either a bank account wasn't included with the tax return for the refund to be directly deposited or the bank account included with the tax return was incorrect and the IRS was unable to direct deposit the refund.
What do I have to do?
You'll need to reply to the IRS within 30 days of the date on the notice. You can either:
Once the IRS gets your answer, they'll send your refund the way you asked (direct deposit or a paper check in the mail).
This notice is automatically sent by the IRS when either a bank account wasn't included with the tax return for the refund to be directly deposited or the bank account included with the tax return was incorrect and the IRS was unable to direct deposit the refund.
What do I have to do?
You'll need to reply to the IRS within 30 days of the date on the notice. You can either:
- Give the IRS your bank routing number and account number for direct deposit OR
- Tell the IRS a valid reason why you need a paper check
Once the IRS gets your answer, they'll send your refund the way you asked (direct deposit or a paper check in the mail).
