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Your IRS CP215 Notice, Explained
Also called: Notice CP215
Last reviewed 2026-07-12
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What this notice usually means
IRS Notice CP215 tells you the IRS charged a civil penalty on your account. Your notice lists the due date, the amount due, and your payment options. If you pay the full amount by the due date on your notice, interest usually does not add up on that amount. The IRS decides your tax account.
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“We sent you this notice because we charged you a civil penalty.”
“Read your notice carefully ― it explains your due date, amount due, and payment options.”
“Call us at the toll-free number on your notice. Have your paperwork (such as canceled checks, amended return, etc.) ready when you call.”
What to do now
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Find the due date and amount on your notice
Your CP215 notice lists the exact amount and due date. Use those numbers, not a general example on this page.
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Pay in full by the due date if you can
Paying the full amount by your notice's due date can help you avoid interest on that amount.
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Look into a payment plan if you cannot pay in full
You can ask about a payment plan if you cannot pay the full penalty right away.
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Call the IRS if you disagree
Call the toll-free number on your notice. Have records like canceled checks or an amended return ready when you call.
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Your notice lists the exact payment due date for this penalty. Paying in full by that date can help you avoid interest on the amount owed.
“Not if you pay the full amount you owe by the notice payment due date. However, interest adds up on the unpaid amount after that date.”
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Sources
- IRSRetrieved 2026-07-12
Last reviewed 2026-07-12
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