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Why Are Receiving This Notice

You made a payment of {$ amount} on {payment date} and we are unable to determine the correct tax form or tax period for application/processing.

How We Applied Your Payment?

Based on your account information, we applied your payment of {$ amount} to your {form #} for the tax period ending {quarter ending date}.

Was The Payment Applied Correctly?

If the payment was applied correctly, no further action is required.  If the payment was applied to an incorrect tax form and or tax period, please call the number listed above by {due date}.  Or, if you prefer, you may reply by mail and indicate the correct tax form and tax period on the enclosed/attached stub.

Did we apply the payment to the wrong type of tax or tax period?

If so, please call us at the number listed above by {due date}.  You may also reply by mail with the enclosed stub indicating the corrections to be made.

How Can You Ensure Future Payments Are Applied Correctly?

Be sure to clearly designate the correct "type of tax" and "tax period" on all future Federal tax deposits when using {form #}.

Using Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) reduces the chances of making errors when depositing your taxes. To sign up for EFTPS, please call us or go to www.eftps.gov.

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