Anyone Dealing with CP59 Non-Filing Letter? Need to Know Acceptance Dates and Transcript Status

I went through this exact nightmare last year! My return was accepted February 15th but I still got a CP59 in April. Turns out the IRS systems don't always talk to each other properly - one department sends out automated notices while another is still processing your return. My transcript showed the non-filing notice for about 3 weeks after I got the letter, then magically updated with a processing date. I called them in a panic when I first got the letter and waited on hold for 2 hours just to be told "wait and see" - which wasn't very reassuring but ended up being correct.

I received my CP59 on April 1st (felt like a cruel April Fool's joke) after my return was accepted exactly 42 days earlier on February 18th. The IRS transcript system is completely disconnected from their notice generation system. I used https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript once it finally appeared, and it showed that my return was actually in processing the entire time despite the CP59 notice. The non-filing indicator disappeared from my transcript after exactly 17 days, and was replaced with a processing date. The taxr.ai tool was able to explain each code that appeared and gave me a timeline prediction that ended up being accurate to within 2 days.

The CP59 letter timing is really confusing this year. Last year, my parents got one in November for the previous tax year, which made more sense. This year, people are getting them right in the middle of filing season which is causing a lot of confusion. Based on my experience with the IRS notice system, the CP59 you're seeing is probably for your 2022 return, not your 2023 return that you just filed in March. Have you checked which tax year the CP59 is referring to?

I received a CP59 notice three weeks ago despite having filed my 2022 return last October. According to IRS Publication 594, the IRS is required to send notices when their records indicate a taxpayer had filing requirements but no return was received. I was so stressed about this because I NEED my refund for some medical bills. Called the IRS and after 3 hours on hold, they confirmed they had my return but it was in the "error resolution" department. My transcript updated last week with a due date finally.

I've dealt with this issue multiple times with clients. Here's exactly what you need to do: 1. First, determine which tax year the CP59 is referring to (check the top right corner) 2. If it's for 2022, verify you actually filed that return 3. If you did file, you need to call the IRS at the number on the notice 4. Be prepared to wait hours OR use Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get connected quickly 5. Once you reach an agent, ask them to check if your return is in processing 6. Request they place a hold on any further notices while they investigate I've had several clients use Claimyr to get through to an IRS agent within 20 minutes instead of spending days trying to get through. The agent can see if your return is actually in their system but just not processed yet, which is crucial information.

Has anyone received a follow-up notice after the initial CP59? I'm trying to understand the timeline here: • Does the IRS send a second notice if you don't respond? • How many weeks/months between notices? • Do they escalate to penalties immediately or is there a grace period? • Is there a difference in handling between W-2 employees vs self-employed taxpayers?

Your situation is similar to what happened with my brother-in-law, but different from what happened with my cousin. My brother-in-law received a CP59 for 2022 in March 2024, even though he had filed in April 2023. His return had been selected for manual review (similar to an audit but not officially an audit). Compared to my cousin who never filed and got the same notice, the resolution was completely different. My brother-in-law's transcript updated after about 4 weeks with no action needed from him, whereas my cousin had to actually file the missing return and pay penalties. The non-filing letter disappeared from his transcript about 2 weeks after the update.

IMO ur best bet is to check WMAR (Where's My Amended Return) if u filed an amended return, or check WMR (Where's My Refund) if original. The CP59 notice sometimes gets triggered when there's a mismatch btwn ur SSN and the name format on ur return. Had this happen to me when I got married and changed my name but the SSA hadn't processed my name change yet. Another option is to request ur wage & income transcript from the IRS to make sure all ur W-2s and 1099s were properly reported under ur SSN.

I'm going through this exact same thing right now! Got my CP59 letter last week and I've been losing sleep over it. My return was accepted on February 28th (just a few days before yours) and my transcript still shows the non-filing notice with no due date yet. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually making me feel a lot better - it sounds like this is way more common than I thought. I was convinced I'd somehow messed up my filing or that the IRS lost my return completely. @Serene Snow - did you end up calling the IRS or just wait it out? I'm torn between wanting to call for peace of mind vs. not wanting to sit on hold for hours just to be told to wait. Also curious if anyone knows roughly how long it typically takes for the transcript to update once you're in this situation? Thanks for posting this - misery loves company and it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in tax purgatory!

I'm dealing with this right now too! Got my CP59 notice yesterday and immediately went into panic mode. My return was accepted on March 5th, so just three days after yours @Serene Snow. After reading through all these responses, I'm feeling much more relieved. It sounds like this is basically a case of the IRS's left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing - their notice system is completely separate from their processing system. A few things I learned from everyone's experiences: 1. The CP59 might actually be for 2022, not 2023 (need to check the tax year on the notice) 2. Even if it IS for your recent filing, it doesn't mean they don't have your return 3. The transcript will eventually update, but it can take 2-4 weeks 4. Calling might give peace of mind but you'll likely just be told to wait I'm going to resist the urge to call and just monitor my transcript for the next few weeks. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories - this community is a lifesaver when the IRS is giving us all heart attacks!