IRS CP24 Notice: Estimated Payments and A Possible Credit
Notice Instructions: If you disagree, contact the IRS by the date on your actual notice.
Check The Credits As Carefully As The Balance.
CP24 reports a difference between estimated payments on your return and IRS account credits. You may have a credit after the corrections; other return changes may also appear.
Read The IRS Guidance For CP24 · Source checked October 11, 2026.
What to Check Next
- Step 1: Compare estimated payments and prior-year credits with your records.
- Step 2: If you agree, no response is required.
- Step 3: If you disagree or see an unfamiliar payment, call the notice number.
- Step 4: Have the return and payment evidence ready.
Common Questions About CP24
- Does CP24 Guarantee A Refund?
- No. Review the correction; other taxes or collectible debts may affect the remaining refund.
- What If A Payment Is Not Mine?
- Contact the IRS. A refund received by mistake must be returned.
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