Common notices and what they mean
| Notice | What it means |
|---|---|
| Request for Tax Return Demand for Tax Return |
We have no record of your California personal income tax return for the year specified. Get more information (notice number required) |
| Notice of Tax Change Return Information Notice |
We found and corrected one or more errors while processing your tax return. Notice codes |
| Court-Ordered Debt | On behalf of a court, we are collecting an amount owed. Bills | Payments | Courts |
| Vehicle Registration Debt | On behalf of the Department of Motor Vehicles, we are collecting an amount owed. Bills | Payments | Contacts | DMV |
| Earnings Withholding Order | We instruct your employer to send us your wages to satisfy an amount owed. Wage garnishment | Employer information |
| Order to Withhold | We instruct your bank to attach your bank account funds to satisfy an amount you owe. Bank garnishment |
| Notice of Tax Lien | We filed a lien against your real or personal property to secure an amount you owe. Liens |
| Demand for Payment | You must pay the amount you owe to prevent further collection action. |
| Audit Contact Letter | We are examining your tax return. FAQs about your tax audit |
| Notice of Proposed Assessment | We made audit adjustments to your account for a specified tax year. |
Frequently asked questions about bills and notices
Employer information for handling garnishments or withholding orders
Private Collection Agency Program for tax debt
What to do if you disagree with our notice
The notice we sent you provides information about how to handle disagreements. Contact us using the contact number provided on the notice.