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What does a past due tax return reminder mean?

Author

Ava Robinson

Published Feb 25, 2026

We show that you are required to file a tax return for the tax periods indicated on your notice but haven’t. This reminder notice tells you we still have no record that you filed your prior tax return or returns. This notice reminds you that we still have no record that you filed your prior tax return or returns.

What happens if you receive a notice from the IRS?

You may receive one or more of the below notices if you have not filed your tax return. If the IRS files a substitute return, it is still in your best interest to file your own return to take advantage of all the exemptions, credits and deductions to which you are entitled. The IRS will generally adjust your account to reflect the correct figures.

Do you get a notice if you have not filed your tax return?

You may receive one or more of the below notices if you have not filed your tax return. If the IRS files a substitute return, it is still in your best interest to file your own return to take advantage of all the exemptions, credits and deductions to which you are entitled.

What does a cp63 notice for past due tax return mean?

We have calculated your tax, penalty and interest based on wages and other income reported to us by employers, financial institutions and others. We previously sent you a CP63 notice informing you we are holding your refund until we receive one or more unfiled tax returns.

What to do if you haven’t received your tax refund yet?

If you haven’t completed your 2020 taxes yet, you’ll need to either file your tax return or request an extension from the IRS before the deadline. If you already filed but you’re still waiting on your refund, you can check on its status using these IRS tools.

Why is the IRS holding my tax refund?

The IRS will generally adjust your account to reflect the correct figures. We sent you this notice because we have no record that you filed your prior personal tax return or returns. We are holding your refund because you have not filed one or more tax returns and we believe you will owe tax.

Why did I not get my tax refund in January?

It’s also possible that your tax refund could be delayed if you filed your return too early or waited until the last minute. If you tried to file in January, for example, a last-minute change to the tax code could have triggered an error on your return that slowed down its processing.