CP14 Notice

What a CP14 means

The CP14 is the IRS's first notice that you have a balance due — tax owed plus any penalties and interest so far. It shows an amount and a pay-by date.

Two things most people miss: penalties and interest accrue daily from here, so waiting is the most expensive option. And the amount on the notice isn't always right — misapplied payments and missing credits are common.

A CP14 is also the easiest notice to resolve well: payment plans, penalty relief, and corrections are all simplest at this stage.

• Balance double-checked — we verify the IRS's math before you pay a dollar
• Payment plan set up if you can't pay in full (most people can't — that's normal)
• First-time penalty relief evaluated — many CP14 penalties qualify
• Missing payments and credits hunted down in your transcripts
• Withholding or estimated payments fixed so next year doesn't repeat this

We return every call within one business hour.

How it works

1. Read the pay-by date — then don't just pay blindly. Verify first.
2. Call free — 888.212.9966 — or upload the CP14 for a free review.
3. We check the balance against your IRS transcripts for errors.
4. Pay correctly, set a plan, or fight the penalties — whichever fits.
5. Adjust withholding so you're not back here next April.