IRS Notice CP60: Payment removed — balance due
Quick answerA payment was credited to your account by mistake and has been moved to the correct account. As a result, you now owe.
Letter / noticeCP60
MeaningPayment removed — balance due
Action needed?Yes — see steps
What happens next
Pay by the date on the notice or prove the payment was yours.
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What you should do
- Check your bank records for the payment
- Send proof if the payment was really yours
- Otherwise pay or set up a plan
Scam check: the IRS first contacts you by mail. Use only the phone numbers printed on your letter or on IRS.gov — never ones from a text, email or unofficial site.
Frequently asked questions
What does IRS Notice CP60 mean?
A payment was credited to your account by mistake and has been moved to the correct account. As a result, you now owe.
What should I do?
Check your bank records for the payment Send proof if the payment was really yours Otherwise pay or set up a plan
How long does it take?
Pay by the date on the notice or prove the payment was yours.
Sources
- IRS: Understanding your IRS notice or letter
- IRS: Get Transcript
- Taxpayer Advocate Service (independent help inside the IRS)
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By the TranscriptCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 2026-11-12.