IRS Letter 89C – Amended Return Required to Correct Account
The IRS is requesting that you file an amended tax return.
Type of Notice: Return accuracy
Likely next step: File an amended return
Also see: IRS penalties
Why you received IRS Letter 89C
- You omitted information from your tax return.
- You contacted the IRS to correct the error.
- The IRS sent Letter 89C to notify you that an amended return must be filed to correct the error.
Notice deadline: N/A
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