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IRS Letter 1862

Why are you receiving this letter?

You received IRS letter 1862 because you have not filed your tax return. The IRS has notified you that a return is required to be filed. Because you have not responded, the IRS has prepared a return for you. This return is called a Substitute for Return (SFR). The SFR filed by the IRS will not report deductions you may be allowed to claim. This generates the highest tax balance possible. The IRS will file a SFR to start the collection process.

EasyYou agree with the notice
  • You can prepare your own tax return and promptly file it with the IRS.
  • If you did file a tax return prior to receiving this notice, call the phone number listed on the top right hand corner of the letter.
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Medium You don’t agree with the notice, but owe less than $25,000
  • Your expected tax balance will be less than $25,000.
  • You don’t have other unfiled tax returns.
  • You are unable to pay back the taxes in full.
  • You would like to discuss this with someone not working for the IRS to understand what is going on and the options you have.
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Serious You don’t agree with the notice and owe more than $25,000
  • Your expected tax balance will be greater than $25,000.
  • You have other unfiled tax returns.
  • You are unable to pay back the taxes in full.
  • You would like to negotiate down the tax balances.
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      What you should do?

      Read letter 1862 carefully. It will notify you of the tax period in question. We recommend you file a tax return immediately by the due date listed on the letter.

      Contact the IRS to notify them that you will be filing the return. The IRS will give you a date by which the return needs to be filed.

      You have the option to agree to the return prepared by the IRS. If you agree, you may sign, date and return a copy of the report in the enclosed envelope.

      We recommend either filing a return or agreeing to the tax return as prepared by the IRS. We do not recommend doing nothing. Doing nothing will impact your ability to file for bankruptcy and discharge taxes owed in the future.

      What can you expect next?

      If you file an original return, the IRS will process the return and notify you once it has been processed.

      If you do nothing, the IRS will file the Substitute for Return as your return. You will then be notified of the balance due. If you are unable to pay the balance in full, the IRS will move forward with collection activity on your account.