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

  1. You omitted information from your tax return.
  2. You contacted the IRS to correct the error.
  3. 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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Related Tax Terms

Amended Return (Form 1040X)

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