On the paper
Find the balance, tax year, and payment date printed on your copy. Compare the tax year and amount with your records before choosing what to do.
Find the date printed on your notice or letter. The paper notice and the current official IRS instructions control, even where this page differs.
General next steps
- Check that the tax year and balance match your records.
- If the amount is correct, review the IRS payment options linked below.
- If the amount is not correct, use the contact or response instructions printed on your notice and keep a copy of what you send.
Timing
The IRS says to pay the amount shown by the due date on the notice. Your paper controls the date for your account.
What this page cannot tell you
A CP14 explanation cannot determine whether the IRS balance is correct or which payment option fits your finances.
Official sources
If anything on this page differs from your notice or from current IRS instructions, follow the notice and the IRS.