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IRS NOTICES: REFUND

What is a CP21B notice?

Mark Steber

Chief Tax Officer

Published on: June 26, 2020

IRS notices are letters sent to inform taxpayers of important tax information. Each one is different, but we can explain what the CP21B is about.

Understanding your CP21B notice

You requested changes to your tax return. The IRS made the changes and will be sending you a tax refund within 2-3 weeks of this notice.

Type of Notice 

Refund notice

Why you received the CP21B notice

You received a CP21B notice because you asked for a change to your tax return. The IRS corrected your return and you will be receiving your tax refund within 2-3 weeks.

Likely next steps

As always, carefully read the notice, which will summarize the changes you requested.

If you disagree with the changes the IRS made, you need to contact the IRS at the toll-free number listed on the CP21B in the top right-hand corner or via mail within 60 days.

About the Author

Mark Steber is Senior Vice President and Chief Tax Officer for Jackson Hewitt. With over 30 years of experience, he oversees tax service delivery, quality assurance and tax law adherence. Mark is Jackson Hewitt’s national spokesperson and liaison to the Internal Revenue Service and other government authorities. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), holds registrations in Alabama and Georgia, and is an expert on consumer income taxes including electronic tax and tax data protection.

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