{"id":30215,"date":"2017-10-19T10:35:37","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T15:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resource-center.hrblock.com\/?p=30215"},"modified":"2020-06-08T17:23:11","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T22:23:11","slug":"irs-notice-cp161-unpaid-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-notice-cp161-unpaid-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Notice CP161 – You Have Unpaid Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"

You owe a balance due. The IRS requests that you pay the tax, interest and\/or penalties by the due date shown on the notice.<\/h2>\n
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Type of Notice: <\/strong>Unpaid balance<\/p>\n

Likely next step: <\/strong>Address unpaid business taxes<\/a><\/p>\n

Also see: <\/strong>Business tax penalties<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Notice CP161<\/h3>\n
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  1. You filed a business tax return with a balance due.<\/li>\n
  2. The IRS sent CP161 to notify you of the balance due and to request that the balance be paid in full by the deadline shown on the notice. If any previous payments are not reflected in the credits section of the notice, the IRS advises you to contact the number shown on the notice and request that the IRS research the missing payment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Notice deadline: <\/strong>10 days<\/p>\n

    If you miss the deadline: <\/strong>Additional penalties and interest will accrue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Want more help?<\/h3>\n

    Your tax professional can deal with the IRS for you. Learn more about H&R Block\u2019s Tax Audit & Notice Services<\/a>. Or make an appointment for a free consultation with a local tax professional by calling 855-536-6504<\/strong> or finding a local tax pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    You owe a balance due. The IRS requests that you pay the tax, interest and\/or penalties by the due date shown on the notice. 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