IRS Puts Hold on Some Automated Return and Collection Notices

Earlier this month, the IRS announced it would temporarily pause automated collection notices, unfiled tax return notices, and balance due notices it sends to taxpayers.

The IRS said the stop would last until the existing backlog is “worked through.” However, the timing is anyone’s guess since, as of early this month, the IRS still had about 17.6 million tax returns—not including amended returns—in its inventory that require manual processing.

To find out more, including which notices are impacted, check out IRS Announces Suspension of Automated Notices, But Is It Enough?