Received a CP-2000 notice for tax year 2020, paid additional money to IRS but I have proof that it was not valid, can I get my money back?

[tax_filer1]

Hi,

I received a CP-2000 notice for tax year 2020 in April 2022, which claimed that my taxable income was higher than reported. At that time I did not deeply investigate the changes and paid the IRS additional taxes in May 2022 along with the "substantial tax understatement penalty" and "interest rate" charges . I now realize that all that was not valid and have proof for the same, is it possible to get a tax refund for my situation? I also need to amend my return to show this additional changes for 2020 but that won't get me the refund on my CP-2000 notice payment I believe.

[HeatherPLO]

If this is in regard to your tax refund and questions regarding your CP-2000 notice, you will need to reach out to the IRS directly to obtain a resolution. 

IRS: 800-829-1040  

Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (local time zone)

Monday-Friday

• Listen to each menu before making the selection.
• First, choose your language. Press 1 for English.
• Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
• Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".
• Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
• Then press 3 "for all other questions."
• Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.

Or, you can visit your local IRS Office.