CP2000 Extension Request - What to Expect After Responding?

You've done the right thing by responding before the deadline with certified mail proof. That's crucial documentation. When the IRS receives a response to a CP2000, they typically pause further collection actions until they review your case. However, you're correct that processing times are significantly delayed right now. You might receive an acknowledgment letter confirming they got your response, but many people never get one. The next formal communication will likely be either a "resolved" notice (if they agree with your documentation) or a Notice of Deficiency (if they don't). This timeline can stretch from 2-8 months currently. Since you have proof of timely response, you don't technically need an extension. The IRS should honor your response even with their backlog. If you receive additional notices despite having responded, contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 877-777-4778 as they can sometimes help with these situations. Your situation with the duplicate W-2s and correction is unfortunately common. Make sure you included copies of both W-2s and the corrected one showing $0 in your response. If you have any employer documentation confirming the situation, that would help your case as well.

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Has anyone dealt with a situation where the IRS sent a CP2000 but accepted your response and then sent ANOTHER CP2000 for the same issue a year later? Just happened to me and I'm furious. Do I have to go through this whole process again?

Just to give you hope, I had almost the exact same issue last year with duplicate W-2s from a payroll switch. I sent my response certified mail with copies of both W-2s, the corrected one, and a letter from my employer confirming the situation. It took about 4 months, but I eventually got a notice saying the issue was resolved and I didn't owe anything. The key is documentation - the more proof you can provide, the better. A letter from your employer explaining the payroll switch is super helpful if you can get it. Also, keep checking your IRS account online at irs.gov/account as sometimes you can see updates there before you get a letter.