April 30, 2018
IRS Warning: Beware of Fake CP53E Notices
Important information for taxpayers What is the IRS CP53E notice? A CP53E notice is a legitimate IRS notice that taxpayers receive when the IRS cannot complete a refund by direct deposit. Starting September 30, 2025, the IRS has shifted to electronic payments and no longer automatically mails paper checks. This new workflow is what triggers…