{"id":29304,"date":"2026-10-26T21:48:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T01:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/irs-collection-notice-sequence-infographic\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T21:48:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T01:48:35","slug":"irs-collection-notice-sequence-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/irs-collection-notice-sequence-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"The IRS Collection Notices, in Order (Infographic)"},"content":{"rendered":"

There's the version of tax resolution the late-night commercials sell you. Then there's how it actually works. I'm Darrin Mish, a Tampa tax attorney. I've spent 32 years on the inside of these cases. Here's the real version.<\/p>\n

Tax attorney Darrin Mish put this one-page guide together from official sources. Save it, print it or share it with someone who needs it.<\/p>\n

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What the infographic says<\/h2>\n

The IRS collection notices, in order.<\/strong> Not everyone gets every notice, and the timing varies. Always use the dates printed on your own notice.<\/p>\n

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  1. CP14 (balance due):<\/strong> The IRS says you owe money on unpaid taxes.<\/li>\n
  2. CP501 (reminder):<\/strong> A reminder that you owe a balance on one of your tax accounts.<\/li>\n
  3. CP503 (second reminder):<\/strong> Your second reminder that you still owe a balance.<\/li>\n
  4. CP504 (Notice of Intent to Levy):<\/strong> The IRS can levy your state tax refund, and says it intends to levy wages and bank accounts if you do not pay.<\/li>\n
  5. LT11 or Letter 1058 (Notice of Intent to Levy and your right to a hearing):<\/strong> You have 30 days, starting the day after the notice date, to request a Collection Due Process hearing on Form 12153.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The last notice is the one with the hearing deadline. Do not let it pass.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h2>\n