The short answer
The code in the top right corner, like CP14 or CP504, tells you what the notice is about. The IRS has a page for each common notice that explains what to do. The Taxpayer Advocate Service also has a notice lookup.
Words to know
- CP504
- An IRS notice of intent to levy. It is a reminder before the IRS starts to levy.
- Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)
- An independent office inside the IRS that helps people with problems they can't fix on their own.