IRS Notice CP81: What It Means and What to Do if You Missed the Filing Deadline

📄 IRS Notice CP81 – File Now or Forfeit Your Refund

Updated: July 17, 2025

💡 Notice CP81 means the IRS has record of a refund or credit for the tax year shown, but they haven't received your return. The deadline to file is fast approaching—act now to claim your money.

🔍 Why This Matters

  • The IRS shows withheld credits or estimated payments for your tax year.
  • You haven’t filed a return, so the IRS can’t release your refund.
  • Revenue codes require you to file within 3 years of the return due date or lose the refund.

📌 What You Need to Do

  1. Locate your IRS notice CP81 and scan all pages (front & back).
  2. Upload the scanned notice to your secure portal: gbooks.solutions/upload
  3. Message your Relationship Manager to confirm receipt and next steps.
  4. E-file if eligible—otherwise, paper-file to the address listed on your CP81.

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📅 Deadline to Act

You must file before the refund statute of limitations expires—3 years from the original due date (or extended due date). Missing this can cancel your refund forever.

📌 Member Support: Upload your CP81 notice and let us review it. We'll help prepare and e-file or guide you in mailing the return before the deadline.

📌 Disclaimer:
This article is not tax, legal, financial, or HR advice. Regulations change and vary by location—consult your advisor for specifics.

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