Do not include an acknowledgement copy with your Form 8038 series return filing. It will not be returned as an acknowledgement and may delay processing or cause a duplicate filing.
The return acknowledgement process for the Form 8038 series return is automated. A Notice CP152, CP152A or Letter 86C serves as the official acknowledgement that we received your return. You'll receive a separate acknowledgement for each form you file.
If you contact the IRS about a return filing, attach a copy of the acknowledgement to all correspondence with the IRS and have it available if you call Customer Accounts Services (877-829-5500). The official acknowledgement contains information that will help the IRS representative identify the proper return and provide better service.
Following is a chart of returns commonly used by IRS tax-exempt bonds customers and the notice or letter you'll receive as an acknowledgement when filing that return.
| Returns | Acknowledgement |
|---|---|
| Form 8038-CP PDF | CP152A notice |
| Form 8038 PDF | CP152 notice |
| Form 8038-G PDF | CP152 notice |
| Form 8038-GC PDF | CP152 notice |
| Form 8038-B PDF | CP152 notice |
| Form 8038-TC PDF | CP152 notice |
| Form 8038-T PDF | CP152 notice |
| Form 8328 PDF | CP152 notice |
| Form 8038-R PDF | Letter 86C |
| Form 8703 PDF | CP152 notice |