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The IRS changed your return
The changes you asked for were made, and you owe
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The IRS made the changes you requested to your tax return, and you owe money because of those changes.
A correction the IRS made while processing, which changed your refund or balance.
The IRS page describes two paths, one if you agree with the change and one if you do not. The response form that came with your letter is where you mark which one applies.
Interest will accrue and you will receive a late-payment penalty, which may be removed if you contact the IRS by the due date and the circumstances were beyond your control.
For identity-theft concerns the IRS page says to call the number on your notice and see Identity Theft Central.
Check the notice number against the official IRS site before you respond, and respond only to the address or number printed on the official page.
The IRS made the changes you requested to your tax return, and you owe money because of those changes. The IRS page for it is titled 'Understanding your CP22A notice'.
Pay the amount owed by the date printed on your notice. The date printed on your letter controls; the IRS page for this notice is the source.
Interest will accrue and you will receive a late-payment penalty, which may be removed if you contact the IRS by the due date and the circumstances were beyond your control.
For identity-theft concerns the IRS page says to call the number on your notice and see Identity Theft Central.
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