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IRS CP22A: Return Changed Per Your Request — Balance Due
Straight answer: A CP22A confirms the IRS processed a change to your return (usually an amendment or correction you or your preparer requested) and the change results in a balance due.
How many days do I have to respond to a CP22A?
21 days from the date printed on the notice (not the day you opened it). Pay by the due date on the notice — typically within 21 days — to limit penalties and interest.
Your response deadline is approximately — days from today.
What should I do right now?
- Confirm the change matches what you actually requested.
- Pay online or arrange an installment agreement.
- If you never requested any change, call immediately — that's a red flag for account errors or identity issues.
The costly mistake people make with a CP22A
Assuming it's junk because you 'already handled' the amendment. The amendment and the resulting bill are separate events.
Do I need professional help with a CP22A?
Only if the change doesn't match your amendment or creates an unexpectedly large balance.
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