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Understanding Your CP284 Notice

We approved your Form 1128, Application to Adopt, Change, or Retain a Tax Year.


What you need to do

  • Timely file a short period annual return for the tax year ending that is shown on Form 1128.
  • Keep this notice for your records.

You may want to

Call 1-800-829-3676 (1-800-TAX-FORM) to order forms and publications or visit our website, www.irs.gov, to download them.


Answers to Common Questions

What is Form 1128?
When approved, this form allows a taxpayer to change the date on which they close their tax year. Partnerships, S corporations, personal service corporations (PSCs), or trusts may be required to file the form to adopt or retain a certain tax year.


Understanding your notice

Your notice may look different from the sample because the information contained in your notice is tailored to your situation.

Notice CP284, Page 1

Image of page 1 of a printed IRS CP284 Notice

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2012-12-27

Printable samples of this notice (PDF)

 

 

How to get help

  • Call the 1-800 number listed on the top right corner of your notice.
  • Authorize someone (e.g., accountant) to contact the IRS on your behalf using Form 2848.
  • See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.