We’ve received inquiries from numerous tax professionals asking why their clients are receiving CP14 notices indicating a balance due even though the clients can substantiate they timely paid all tax due.
The IRS has confirmed that there is a nationwide delay in processing payments, resulting in erroneous balance due notices being sent when there is in fact no tax due.
The IRS is advising tax professionals and their clients to wait six to eight weeks to see if the payments are posted before contacting the IRS. If payments are not posted after this six- to eight-week period, the tax professional or client will have to provide proof of payment to the IRS to ensure that no penalties are imposed.
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