[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-2531":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"2531","CP 501 Notice","\u003Cb>What is the CP 501 notice telling me?\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>\r\nThis notice is the first reminder notice that you have a balance due on one of your tax accounts. \r\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\r\n\u003Cb>What do I have to do?\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>\r\nIf you agree with the amount due, pay the amount due as shown on the notice. Mail them your payment in the envelope they sent you. Include the bottom part of the notice to make sure they correctly credit your account.\r\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\r\n\u003Cb>If you can't pay the whole amount now, call them at the number printed at the top of the notice to see if you qualify for an installment agreement.\r\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\r\nHow much time do I have?\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>\r\nYou should contact the IRS or pay your balance due as soon as possible.\r\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\r\n\u003Cb>What happens if I don't pay?\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>\r\nIf you don't pay or make arrangements to pay and other attempts to collect the money fail, one option available to the IRS is to file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien. The lien gives them legal claim to your property as security or payment for your tax debt.\r\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\r\n\u003Cb>Who should I contact?\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>\r\nIf you have any questions about the notice, call them at the number printed at the top of the notice. \r\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\r\n\u003Cb>What if I don't agree or have already taken corrective action?\u003C/b>\u003Cbr/>\r\nIf you don't agree with this notice, call them immediately at the number printed on the notice. If you called them about this matter before, but they didn't correct the problem, you may want to contact the \u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=2501\">Taxpayer Advocate Service\u003C/a>.\r\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/> \r\nYou can sign in to 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>to view the details of previous payments, if needed.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\r\nFor additional information, click on any of the topics below.\r\n\u003Cbr/>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=2495\">What to do if you disagree with the IRS tax notice\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=2494\">Getting rid of tax penalties\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=2496\">What to do if you do not have the money to pay the IRS\u003C/a>",1777391503681]