How urgentMedium
Yearly reminder of a balance.
The short answer
A CP71 reminds you that you still have an unpaid balance. It also warns that the State Department can deny or take back a passport for seriously delinquent tax debt. Pay what you can and set up a plan for the rest.
Key facts
- It is a reminder of a balance you still owe.
- Interest and penalties stop once the balance is paid in full.
- Seriously delinquent tax debt can lead to a passport being denied or taken back.
- If you paid in full in the last 21 days, it may already be fixed.
What to do next
- Check your balance in your IRS online account.
- Pay in full, or pay part and set up a plan.
- In hardship, ask the IRS to delay collection.
Check your balance in your own IRS online account, and use the phone number on the notice or on irs.gov.
Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.
Common questions
What is a CP71 notice?
A CP71 reminds you that you still have an unpaid balance. It also warns that the State Department can deny or take back a passport for seriously delinquent tax debt. Pay what you can and set up a plan for the rest.
How urgent is a CP71?
Medium. Act by the date on the notice so it does not move up the ladder. The date on your notice is the one that counts.