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CP 24 – Estimated Tax Credits Discrepancy – We Changed Your Return to Match Your Credits or Payments Posted to Your Account -You May Have a Credit or Overpayment

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Overview

The IRS changed your return because they found a difference between the amount of estimated tax payments on your tax return and the amount they posted to your account. You may have a credit because of these changes. The notice may also cover other changes the IRS made while processing your return.

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What does this mean to me?

The IRS received your tax return and found, when processing your tax return, that the estimated tax payments posted to your account do not match the amount shown on your tax return. 

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How did I get here?

The IRS received your tax return and found, when processing your tax return, that the estimated tax payments posted to your account do not match the amount shown on your tax return. 

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If you agree

If you agree with the changes the IRS made:

  • Correct the copy of your tax return that you kept for your records. Don’t send your copy to the IRS.
  • You should receive your remaining refund, as long as you don’t owe any other taxes or debts the IRS is required to collect.
  • You can check on the status of your refund online by using IRS.gov/refunds and selecting the “Where’s My Refund?” button.
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If you don't agree

Where can I get additional help?

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Visit Understanding your CP24 Notice

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