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IRS Letter 4903 – No Record of Receiving Your Tax Return

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The IRS is requesting a tax return from you.

Type of Notice: Late return

Likely next step: File a tax return

Also see: IRS penalties, IRS bill for unpaid taxes

Why you received IRS Letter 4903

  1. The IRS did not receive a tax return from you by the due date.
  2. The IRS sent previous notices to you requesting the tax return but did not receive a response.
  3. Letter 4903 was sent to notify you have 10 days to file the return. If you do not file the return for the tax year shown on the notice, the IRS will file one for you.

Notice deadline: 10 days

If you miss the deadline: The IRS may figure your tax for you for the unfiled year. Penalties and interest will apply.

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