CP161 – Balance Due for 941 Employment Taxes

Urgent: Unpaid Balance Due

What It Means:

The IRS sends a CP161 notice when a business has an unpaid balance due. The notice typically gives 10 days for the payment to be made in full before additional penalties and interest fees will be assessed.

Next Steps:

Carefully review your CP161 notice and make sure the information provided aligns with your tax return.

If you agree with the amount listed, you can:

Pay the amount in full by the due date listed, or
Make payment arrangements, such as an installment agreement, Offer in Compromise, or other tax relief.

If you disagree or think the IRS made a mistake, you should:

Contact the IRS at the number listed in your CP161 notice, or
Reach out to a tax professional for assistance.

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