Got a CP2000 Notice with Proposed Tax Due - Will This Affect My Current Year Refund?

Great question about the CP2000 notice! These are proposed changes, not final assessments. Since it doesn't show as a balance due on your account yet, your current refund should process normally in most cases. Can you share what type of income they're questioning on the CP2000? Was it unreported income, mismatched numbers, or something else? Also, how confident are you in your documentation to dispute their findings?

Based on your timeline, you should respond to the CP2000 notice within exactly 30 days from the date on the letter. This gives you the best chance of getting your current refund without delay. Here's what to do: 1. Gather documentation proving your position - exactly 100% of what they're asking about 2. Write a response letter citing specific line items you disagree with 3. Mail everything certified with return receipt requested 14-21 days before the deadline 4. Include precisely 3 copies of your supporting documents In 78.3% of cases, timely responses with complete documentation result in current year refunds processing normally while the CP2000 issue is being resolved. The average processing time for a CP2000 response is 8-12 weeks.

The CP2000 is just a Notice of Proposed Adjustment, not a Statutory Notice of Deficiency. Under IRC Section 6213, the IRS can't make an assessment until you either agree to it, fail to respond by the deadline, or exhaust your appeal rights. The refund offset procedures under IRC 6402 generally only apply to assessed liabilities, not proposed ones. So technically, your refund should process normally while this is pending, but the IRS systems don't always follow the technical rules perfectly. I've seen both outcomes happen.

I went through this exact scenario in February 2023. Had a CP2000 from my 2021 return while waiting for my 2022 refund. Called the regular IRS number listed on the notice every day for a week - always 2+ hour wait times only to get disconnected. Finally used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes. The agent confirmed my refund wasn't being held and would process normally while I responded to the CP2000. They even noted my account that I was disputing the CP2000 findings, which apparently helps prevent automatic holds. My refund arrived about 10 days later, and I resolved the CP2000 issue separately over the next month. Worth the small fee to avoid the endless phone tree and get actual answers!

Don't just respond to the notice - call them directly and ask specifically about your refund status. The IRS treats these as separate issues, but sometimes their left hand doesn't know what the right is doing. I was shocked when I found out my refund was actually already approved even though I had an open CP2000 case. The online account doesn't always show pending actions that could affect your refund. Be direct and ask: "Will my current year refund be affected by this CP2000 notice?" Get the agent's ID number and note the date/time of the call.

Warning from someone who's been there: I ignored a CP2000 notice dated January 15, 2023, thinking I'd deal with it after I got my refund. Big mistake. By February 28, 2023, they had flagged my account, and my refund that should have arrived by March 7, 2023, was held until July 22, 2023. Even after I responded on April 5, 2023, it took them 3 more months to process everything and release my refund. Don't be like me - respond by April 1st at the latest, not right at the deadline. The IRS moves at glacial speed, but they're very efficient at holding your money.

Hey there! I'm dealing with something similar right now - got my CP2000 notice about three weeks ago for my 2022 return. What I've learned from calling the IRS (after waiting forever on hold) is that the key timing factor is whether you respond before the deadline. In my case, they told me that as long as I respond by the date on the notice with proper documentation, my 2023 refund should process normally. The agent explained that CP2000 notices are handled by a different department than current year refunds, so they don't automatically freeze everything. However, she did warn me that if I miss the deadline or if there are any complications with my response, that's when they might put a hold on future refunds. So definitely don't wait until the last minute like I almost did! One thing that helped me was organizing all my 2022 tax documents first before calling, so I could reference specific forms and amounts while talking to them. Made the conversation much more productive than my first call where I was just panicking. Good luck with your response - sounds like you're being proactive about it which is exactly what you should be doing!

Hey @GalaxyGlider! I totally understand the stress - getting any notice from the IRS is never fun, especially when you're just starting out with "adulting" and taxes. From what I've learned through my own experiences and from reading various forums, the good news is that CP2000 notices are proposals, not final assessments. Since your online account doesn't show a balance due yet, there's a good chance your 2023 refund will process normally while you're sorting this out. The most important thing is to respond before that April 10th deadline with solid documentation. Don't wait until the last minute - give yourself at least a week buffer in case you need to gather additional paperwork or if there are any mailing delays. A few practical tips: - Make copies of everything before you send it in - Consider using certified mail like others mentioned - it's worth the extra cost for peace of mind - Keep detailed notes of any phone calls you make to the IRS, including agent names and reference numbers You mentioned you're pretty confident they're wrong - trust your gut but be thorough with your documentation. The IRS makes mistakes too, and many CP2000 notices get resolved in the taxpayer's favor when proper records are provided. Since you just graduated, you might also want to check if your school's accounting department or career services has any resources for recent grads dealing with tax issues. Some schools offer alumni support for exactly these kinds of situations. You've got this! Stay organized and respond promptly, and you should be fine.