IRS NOTICE Letter 1058

Final Notice of Intent to Levy (Functionally Identical to LT11)

What is an IRS Letter 1058 notice?

This has the same effect as an LT11 — a final, time-sensitive notice before the IRS may begin collecting from your wages, bank accounts, or other property. One to review with a licensed tax professional.

A Letter 1058 is a serious, time-sensitive collection notice. It is not the same as assets already being taken — but the window it describes matters. For the IRS's own overview of notices and letters, see the official Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter page on IRS.gov.

What does a Letter 1058 look like?

A genuine Letter 1058 is a paper notice with the notice number "Letter 1058" printed in the upper-right corner, the tax year it concerns, a short plain summary of the issue, the amount involved (if any), and a section explaining how and by when to respond.

When reading a Letter 1058, it helps to locate four things: the notice code (so you know which notice it is), the tax year it applies to, any dollar amount, and the response or payment date. Those four details tell you most of what the notice is about.

Why did the IRS send a Letter 1058?

Unresolved balance after prior collection notices.

Is a Letter 1058 real, or a scam?

Scam letters sometimes imitate IRS notices. A real Letter 1058 arrives by mail, shows an official notice number, and never demands payment by gift card, wire, or cryptocurrency, and never threatens immediate arrest.

• • The IRS generally makes first contact about a notice by mail, not unsolicited email, text, or a phone call.
• • Real notices reference a specific tax year and a notice number like Letter 1058.
• • The IRS does not demand gift cards, wire transfers, or crypto, and does not threaten immediate arrest or deportation.
• • When unsure, verify by calling the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 or the number listed on IRS.gov.

How time-sensitive is a Letter 1058?

A Letter 1058 generally carries a firm, time-sensitive deadline. Always confirm the exact date printed on your own letter and go by that date. Because of what is involved, this is one many people review with a licensed tax professional.

What happens if you don't respond to a Letter 1058?

Ignoring an IRS notice generally makes the situation harder to resolve — interest and penalties can continue to build, and the IRS can send further notices or take further action. It is almost always better to review the notice and respond by the printed date.

General next steps

In general, these are some of the steps people take for this type of notice — not advice about your specific situation.

• Read the Letter 1058 in full and note the notice code (top-right corner), the tax year, and any date it lists.
• Compare the amounts and any change shown on the notice against your filed return and your own records.
• Respond only in the way the notice itself describes, and by the date printed on it.
• If you are unsure whether the notice is correct or how to respond, contact the IRS at the phone number printed on it, or a licensed tax professional — a CPA, an Enrolled Agent, or a tax attorney.

When to get help

Many notices can be reviewed and handled by reading them carefully. For serious or confusing ones, or if you are unsure, contact the IRS at the number printed on the notice, or a licensed tax professional — a CPA, an Enrolled Agent, or a tax attorney.

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Frequently asked questions about the Letter 1058

Tax Panic provides educational information only. This is not tax or legal advice, does not interpret your legal rights, and does not tell you what to do about your specific situation. Not affiliated with the IRS. For your situation, contact the IRS at the number on your notice or a licensed tax professional.