What the IRS is telling you
This is the last reminder before the IRS acts on its own. It still has no record of your return for the year shown.
What to do
- If you haven’t filed: file the return with Form 15103 explaining why it’s late. Send them to the address or fax number on the notice.
- If you already filed: send Form 15103 saying so, with a signed, dated copy of the return. Check that the name, Social Security number and year match the notice.
- If you don’t have to file: explain why on Form 15103. You can submit it online through your IRS Online Account.
What happens if you don’t respond
The IRS may determine your tax for you. That calculation uses only the income reported to it, so it usually leaves out deductions, credits and business expenses. Penalties and interest keep growing, and any refund you’re owed may be delayed or lost.
How ScrubJay can help
A CP518 often means several years are missing. We find every one and file them, so you’re responding with real returns rather than waiting for the IRS’s version. See catch-up filing.