What to Do If You Received IRS Notice CP59 for a Missing Tax Return

What to Do If You Received IRS Notice CP59 for a Missing Tax Return

IRS Notice CP59 – Missing Tax Return Filing (Form 1040)

Updated: July 14, 2025

📬 What It Means:
IRS Notice CP59 means the IRS has no record of receiving your federal tax return for the year listed in the notice. This could result in penalties, interest, or a substitute return being filed on your behalf without any deductions or credits. Don’t ignore it.

🔍 Why You Received This

  • The IRS didn’t receive a required tax return for the tax year noted on the notice (e.g., 2019, 2020).
  • W-2s, 1099s, or other tax forms reported income in your name, and the IRS expected a return to be filed.

📌 What You Need to Do

  1. Double-check your records. If you already filed that year’s return, find the IRS e-file confirmation or a certified mail receipt.
  2. If you didn’t file, gather your income and deduction documents for that tax year and prepare your return (Form 1040).
  3. Mail your completed return to the address printed on the CP59 notice. Include any payment owed.
  4. Keep a copy of everything you mail and consider using certified mail or return receipt tracking.

💬 How Gbooks Can Help

If you’re a member:

  • Upload a full copy of your CP59 notice (all pages, front and back) to your secure Gbooks portal.
  • Send a message to your relationship manager letting us know you've uploaded it.
  • We’ll verify whether your tax return was already filed and help you prepare, file, or refile if needed.

⏳ Deadline to Respond

Act as soon as possible. The IRS may send a follow-up letter (such as Notice LT26) if you don’t respond or file the missing return in a timely manner.

📤 How to Send Documents to Gbooks

  • Scan the entire IRS notice (front and back pages).
  • Upload it at gbooks.solutions/upload.
  • Send a message to your Relationship Manager to let us know you’ve submitted the notice.

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📌 Disclaimer:
This article is not to be taken as tax, legal, benefits, financial, or HR advice. Since rules and regulations change over time and can vary by location, consult a lawyer or HR expert for specific guidance.

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