Why did I get an IRS Notice 1444?
Henry Morales
Published Mar 22, 2026
Notice 1444-A, You May Need to Act to Claim Your Payment. The IRS mailed this letter last year to people who typically aren’t required to file federal income tax returns but may have been eligible for the first Economic Impact Payment.
What is an IRS scammer?
IRS impersonation scams involve scammers targeting American taxpayers by pretending to be Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collection officers. According to the IRS, over 1,029,601 Americans have received threatening calls, and $29,100,604 has been reported lost to these call scams as of March, 2016.
What do I do if I did not receive my IRS Notice 1444?
Taxpayers who received a Notice 1444 but did not receive their first payment, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about what to do if their second payment is lost, stolen, destroyed or has not been received. Notice 1444-A, You May Need to Act to Claim Your Payment.
When does the IRS mail out the 1444 notice?
The IRS mailed this notice within 15 days after the first payment was issued in 2020. Some people received another Notice 1444 if the IRS corrected or issued more than one payment in the first round.
Why did I get a letter from the IRS?
We changed your return because we found a difference between the amount of estimated tax payments on your tax return and the amount we posted to your account. You have a balance due because of these changes. The notice may also cover other changes we made while processing your return.
What to do if you get a notice from the IRS saying you owe them?
Reach out to your tax professional and have documents ready to show when you mailed your check, as well as whether the IRS has deposited it. Some taxpayers are getting a surprise in the mail from the IRS: a notice indicating that they still owe money, even if they’ve paid.
When to report a suspicious IRS letter or notice?
When the notice or letter looks suspicious. Please visit our Report Phishing page if you receive a notice or letter that looks suspicious and was designed to appear as though it came from the IRS. You can also call 800-829-1040.
