CP 88 Notice
What is the CP 88 notice telling me?
The CP 88 notice is telling you that since you have not filed a previous year tax return or provided the IRS with an explanation on why that return was not filed, the IRS is holding your refund until you file.
What do I have to do?
File the missing tax return(s) as soon as possible. If you did not need to file, you must provide the IRS with a detailed explanation why. Mail the IRS your information in the envelope the IRS sent you.
Who should I contact?
If you have any questions about the notice, call the IRS at the number printed at the top of the notice.
The CP 88 notice is telling you that since you have not filed a previous year tax return or provided the IRS with an explanation on why that return was not filed, the IRS is holding your refund until you file.
What do I have to do?
File the missing tax return(s) as soon as possible. If you did not need to file, you must provide the IRS with a detailed explanation why. Mail the IRS your information in the envelope the IRS sent you.
Who should I contact?
If you have any questions about the notice, call the IRS at the number printed at the top of the notice.
