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IRS Notice CP504

An urgent notice that the IRS intends to levy your state tax refund and may pursue other assets.

Summary

An urgent notice that the IRS intends to levy your state tax refund and may pursue other assets.

CP504 is a serious escalation. It states the IRS intends to levy your state income tax refund and begin searching for other assets to levy. It is not yet the final levy notice, but it is close, and it means enforcement is imminent.

This is a time-sensitive notice. Deadline: Act before the date on the notice. Missing it can cost you appeal rights and lead to a levy. If you have this notice, call (888) 503-6803 today.

What does Notice CP504 mean?

CP504 is a serious escalation. It states the IRS intends to levy your state income tax refund and begin searching for other assets to levy. It is not yet the final levy notice, but it is close, and it means enforcement is imminent.

Why did I get it?

The IRS issues Notice CP504 when its records show a specific condition on your account. The notice itself states the amount, the tax year, and the date the IRS is working from. If any of that looks wrong, it often is worth challenging, and confirming the details is the first thing we do.

What happens if I ignore it?

If you do nothing, the IRS can proceed to levy your wages, bank accounts, or other property, and you may lose valuable appeal rights that expire with the deadline. Every notice has a response window, and the options are widest before it closes.

What to do after Notice CP504

Three steps, whether you handle it yourself or have us step in.

01

Do not miss the deadline

Notice CP504 carries a response date: Act before the date on the notice. Mark it, because the IRS's next step is usually more serious.

02

Confirm the details

The IRS is sometimes wrong. We pull your transcripts and verify whether the amount and the basis for the notice are correct before responding.

03

Respond with a plan

This is a call-us-now notice. Representation can stop the escalation before the final levy notice. We respond on your behalf and take the deadline pressure off you.

Notice CP504 at a glance
Notice
IRS Notice CP504
Type
Notice of Intent to Levy (State Refund)
Urgency
Time-sensitive
Deadline
Act before the date on the notice
What it means
An urgent notice that the IRS intends to levy your state tax refund and may pursue other assets.

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Notice CP504: frequently asked questions

Is IRS Notice CP504 serious?

Yes. It is a time-sensitive collection notice with a firm deadline, and missing it can lead to a levy and the loss of appeal rights.

How long do I have to respond to Notice CP504?

Act before the date on the notice. Deadlines are strict, so it is best to act well before the date on your specific notice.

Can Rockwater respond to the IRS for me?

Yes. Once we represent you, the IRS communicates with us, and we respond on your behalf. Send us the notice and we will explain your options at no cost.

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