Get cp-15 for year 2019 resp

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snowbird
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Get cp-15 for year 2019 resp

Post by snowbird »

I’m GC holder.
When prepare tax for year 2019, I didn’t know proc 2020-17 was released, still filed 3520A for RESP.
IRS sent me letter to inquire some info at end of last year, I replied and mailed back corrected form.
Today I get CP15 for penalty, what to do?
calvin_g
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Re: Get cp-15 for year 2019 resp

Post by calvin_g »

CP-15 means your case is in early stage of collection.

What is the CP15 saying? Failed to file informational return or something else? I would write them a letter stating that a corrected return has been sent. In the future, send every thing with certified mails. You would also call IRS, speak to collection department to put a note on your file indicating you're working with IRS on this issue to stop the clock from ticking in the collection process while waiting for the "original function" to review and process your case. You may need to do this multiple times.

I had just finished dealing with CP-15( then progressed to nasty CP-503 and CP-504 letters) regarding my 2018 RESP 3520-A over the course of a year.
snowbird
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Re: Get cp-15 for year 2019 resp

Post by snowbird »

It just stated under sec 6677 fail to file form 3520-A, no detail reason.
How you get the case solved, by appeal letter, or form 843?
calvin_g
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Re: Get cp-15 for year 2019 resp

Post by calvin_g »

Form 843 with a letter of explanation. I did not have to go through appeal.
cqhg
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Re: Get cp-15 for year 2019 resp

Post by cqhg »

snowbird wrote:
> It just stated under sec 6677 fail to file form 3520-A, no detail reason.
> How you get the case solved, by appeal letter, or form 843?
file form 843 is ok and waiting time is longer.
you can call IRS international dept 267-941-1000 asking them to remove your penalty according to proc 2020-17, they will do fast
calvin_g
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Re: Get cp-15 for year 2019 resp

Post by calvin_g »

cqhg, thank you! I saved that number in case I need to use it in the future. The form 843 took a year and multiple phone calls with them. A lot of nasty letters from the collection department during the process. How did you find out that number?

cqhg wrote:
> snowbird wrote:
> > It just stated under sec 6677 fail to file form 3520-A, no detail reason.
> > How you get the case solved, by appeal letter, or form 843?
> file form 843 is ok and waiting time is longer.
> you can call IRS international dept 267-941-1000 asking them to remove your penalty
> according to proc 2020-17, they will do fast
cqhg
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Re: Get cp-15 for year 2019 resp

Post by cqhg »

calvin_g wrote:
> cqhg, thank you! I saved that number in case I need to use it in the future. The form
> 843 took a year and multiple phone calls with them. A lot of nasty letters from the
> collection department during the process. How did you find out that number?
>
> cqhg wrote:
> > snowbird wrote:
> > > It just stated under sec 6677 fail to file form 3520-A, no detail reason.
> > > How you get the case solved, by appeal letter, or form 843?
> > file form 843 is ok and waiting time is longer.
> > you can call IRS international dept 267-941-1000 asking them to remove your
> penalty
> > according to proc 2020-17, they will do fast
I found this number from IRS website, it's international dept number. because I called this number to check how was my appeal processing.
https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-my-loc ... nationally

If you file 843, it will take at least one year time to get IRS response.
If you call the international number, maybe you will get the penalty remove quickly.
snowbird
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Re: Get cp-15 for year 2019 resp

Post by snowbird »

cqhg wrote:
> calvin_g wrote:
> > cqhg, thank you! I saved that number in case I need to use it in the future. The
> form
> > 843 took a year and multiple phone calls with them. A lot of nasty letters from
> the
> > collection department during the process. How did you find out that number?
> >
> > cqhg wrote:
> > > snowbird wrote:
> > > > It just stated under sec 6677 fail to file form 3520-A, no detail
> reason.
> > > > How you get the case solved, by appeal letter, or form 843?
> > > file form 843 is ok and waiting time is longer.
> > > you can call IRS international dept 267-941-1000 asking them to remove
> your
> > penalty
> > > according to proc 2020-17, they will do fast
> I found this number from IRS website, it's international dept number. because I
> called this number to check how was my appeal processing.
> https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-my-loc ... nationally
>
> If you file 843, it will take at least one year time to get IRS response.
> If you call the international number, maybe you will get the penalty remove quickly.

How long did it take to get resolved after you made call?
I wrote appeal letter, still wait. I called the number, was told not clear for 2020-17 and asked me just wait for reply.
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