IRS Notice CP2057 – You May Need to File an Amended Form 1040

 

The IRS is questioning the accuracy of income reported on your return.

Type of notice: Return accuracy

Likely next step: Address a CP2000 underreporter inquiry

Also see: Return and account problems, IRS penalties

Why you received IRS Notice CP2057

  1. There is a difference in the income reported on your tax return and the income reported to the IRS by employers, banks and other payers.
  2. The IRS wants you to review your records to make sure you have not underreported your income on your tax return.

Notice deadline: Not specified

If you miss the deadline: Any errors may remain in your IRS account, and you may continue to have similar reporting problems next year.

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