[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-2514":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"2514","CP 49 Notice","\u003Cb>Why did I receive the CP 49 notice?\u003C/b>\n\u003Cbr/>\nThis notice is to inform you that the IRS took a refund from one account and applied it to the tax due of another account.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\n\u003Cb>What do I do if I agree with the notice?\u003C/b>\n\u003Cbr/>\nIf you agree that the refund offset amount is correct and it paid the balance due account in full, you don't have to do anything - just keep the notice for your records.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nIf you agree but it didn't pay the balance due in full, you should pay the amount remaining on the account to limit penalty and interest charges. If you can't pay the amount in full, you can call the number printed on the notice to request an installment agreement.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\n\u003Cb>What do I do if I disagree with the notice?\u003C/b>\n\u003Cbr/>\nIf you don't agree that the offset amount was correct because the refund amount was incorrect, call them at the number printed on the notice and ask them for an explanation.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nIf you don't agree because you paid the balance due account in full more than six weeks ago, call them at the number printed on the notice and have a copy of your canceled check handy. They may be able to locate the payment while you wait and apply it to your account. If they can't locate the payment right away, they may ask you to send them a copy of your canceled check. \n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nIf you don't agree because you paid the balance due account in full less than six weeks ago, call them at the number printed on the notice. They will check to see if they applied the payment to your account between the time you sent it and the time the IRS issued the notice.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nIf you don't agree because you filed an amended return for either the overpaid or balance due account, call them at the number printed on the notice to check on the most current status of your account.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nYou can also view your \u003Ca href=\" https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account \" target=\"blank\">IRS Online Account\u003Cspan class=\"append_external\" style=\"margin-right:4px;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a>for any recent changes.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nFor additional information, click on any of the topics below.\n\u003Cbr/>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=2495\">What to do if you disagree with the IRS tax notice\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=2494\">Getting rid of tax penalties\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=2496\">What to do if you do not have the money to pay the IRS\u003C/a>",1777391503311]