In early 2021, the IRS issued notices to approximately 260,000 taxpayers stating they hadn’t filed their 2019 federal tax return. These notices, referred to as CP59 notices, are issued yearly to identified taxpayers who have failed to file a tax return that was due the prior calendar year (Tax Year 2019).

Due to pandemic related shutdowns, the IRS said it had not completed processing all 2019 returns at that time. Therefore, the CP59 notices should not have been sent because some portion of the recipients may actually have filed a return that is still being processed. People who filed their 2019 return but nevertheless received the CP59 notice, can disregard the letter and do not need to take any action. There is no need to call or respond to the CP59 notice because the IRS continues to process 2019 tax returns as quickly as possible. The IRS says it regrets any confusion caused by this mailing.

The IRS encourages those who have yet to file their 2019 return to promptly do so.

As we have been doing with all coronavirus legislation and IRS and SBA guidance during these past several months, we will be sure to update you with any additional insight as soon as possible. Continue to check back here for the most up to date tax information and changes in response to coronavirus. Click here for all of your coronavirus resources.  If you have questions about this or related topics contact an MCB Advisor at 703-218-3600 or click here. 

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