NOTICE CP44

IRS Notice CP44 is a letter sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to inform taxpayers that their tax refund is being delayed. The IRS will delay a refund if they need to verify that the taxpayer does not owe any other federal taxes. If the IRS determines that the taxpayer does owe other taxes, they may apply the refund to the outstanding balance.

Reasons why it happened:

• Outstanding tax liability: The taxpayer may have an outstanding tax liability from a previous year. This could be due to unpaid taxes, interest, or penalties.
• Unreported income: The taxpayer may have unreported income from a previous year. This could include income from a part-time job, side hustle, or investment income.
• Errors on tax return: There may be errors on the taxpayer’s tax return. This could include incorrect filing status, deductions, or credits.
• Identity theft: The taxpayer’s identity may have been stolen and used to file a fraudulent tax return.

• Review the notice carefully. The notice will explain why your refund is being delayed and what you need to do to resolve the issue.
• Gather any supporting documentation. This may include copies of tax returns, paystubs, or investment statements.
• Contact the IRS. You can contact the IRS by phone, mail, or online. Be prepared to provide your Social Security number, date of birth, and tax year.