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title: What Is a CP504 Notice? Your 2026 Guide | TaxTruce
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# What is a CP504 notice?

Updated October 8, 20261 sourceTaxTruce team[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

The short answer

It is the IRS notice of intent to levy. It says the IRS may take your state refund and will look for other property to levy if you don't pay or make a plan. It also warns about lien filing and passport denial.

## Words to know

[Notice of intent to levy](/glossary)
:   An IRS notice that it plans to take your property. CP504 is one. LT11 and Letter 1058 give hearing rights.

## Sources

1. [IRS: Understanding your CP504 notice](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp504-notice)

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