Notice CP24 - Estimated Tax Overpayment
IRC Section: IRC § 6402
Response Deadline: N/A
Good news: you overpaid your estimated taxes, and the IRS is adjusting your account. You'll get the overpayment back as a refund or applied to next year's taxes. No action needed.
A CP24 is an estimated tax overpayment notice. The IRS found that you overpaid your estimated taxes and is adjusting your account. This typically results in an additional refund or a credit applied to a future tax year.
Common Triggers
- Estimated tax overpayment
- Automatic credit to next year
- Payment plan adjustment
Resolution Steps
- Step 1: Review how the overpayment was applied
- Step 2: Confirm the amount matches your records
- Step 3: Contact us if you want a refund instead
- Step 4: Plan estimated payments accordingly
- Step 5: Keep this notice for your records
Common Questions About CP24
- Will I get my estimated tax overpayment back as a check?
- If you don't have an outstanding tax debt, the overpayment will be refunded to you — either by direct deposit (if your return had direct deposit info) or by check. If you have a prior-year balance, it will be applied to that debt first.
- Can I apply the overpayment to next year's estimated taxes instead?
- Yes, if you indicated on your original return that you wanted the overpayment applied to the next tax year, the IRS will credit it accordingly. If you didn't, they'll send it as a refund.
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