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We assign a number to every notice we send. We refer to this number as the CP (Computer Paragraph) number. The CP number prints at the top of the first page of every notice and also on the tear-off stub of notices that have stubs.
The CP number identifies the message delivered by the notice. For example, all CP 14 notices inform the recipient there is an amount due on their income tax and explain the steps they need to take to resolve it. Likewise, all CP 32 notices inform the recipient that we're issuing a replacement refund check since they never cashed the original.
The top of the first page (the header) of all the notices we send looks similar to one of the two examples below. The notice number prints in the top right hand corner, often preceded by "CP:".
Note: Both of these examples are from individual filer notices. The layout of business filer notices is similar with respect to the location of the notice number.
Example 1: The CP:23 at the top of the first page identifies this sample as a CP 23.
Example 2: Both the 09 in the top right corner and the CP09 to the right of the "Notice Number" text on the first page identify this sample as a CP 09.
The last page of a notice often includes a tear-off stub at the bottom. This stub is for the recipient to return with their payment or correspondence. The left-hand side of the stub contains information including the notice number and codes that identify variable paragraphs that are included, such as math error descriptions and penalty explanations.
Example 3: The 23 printed to the left and just below the IRS return address on the tear-off stub identifies this sample as a CP 23.
Note: This example is from an individual filer notice. The notice number on a business filer notice will print slightly higher on the page.
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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: July 01, 2008