IRS CP13 Notice: A Correction with A Zero Balance
Notice Instructions: If you disagree, contact the IRS by the date printed on your notice.
Zero balance does not mean nothing changed. Read the correction and compare it with your return.
CP13 says the IRS corrected your return and the resulting account balance is zero: no refund is due and no additional amount is owed because of those changes.
Read The IRS Guidance For CP13 · Source checked October 11, 2026.
What to Check Next
- Step 1: Read the changes and compare them with the return and supporting records.
- Step 2: If you agree, update your retained copy for your records. The IRS says no response is needed; do not send that corrected copy back.
- Step 3: If you disagree, contact the IRS at the number on the notice by its stated date.
Common Questions About CP13
- Does CP13 Mean The IRS Made No Changes?
- No. It reports a correction that leaves a zero balance, with neither a refund nor additional tax due because of the changes.
- Can I Ignore A Correction I Disagree With?
- Contact the IRS by the notice date. The IRS warns that missing that date can affect formal reversal and Tax Court rights.
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