Each year the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers. Although some people may feel anxious when they receive one, many are easy to resolve. Here’s what to do if you receive a letter or notice from the IRS:
1. Don’t panic. Follow the instructions in the letter.
2. There are many reasons the IRS sends notices to taxpayers. The notice usually covers a specific issue about your account or tax return. It may request payment of taxes, notify you of a change to your account or ask for additional information.
3. If you receive a notice about a correction to your tax return, you should review it carefully. You usually will need to compare the information in the notice to the entries on your tax return.
- If you agree with the correction, you usually don’t need to reply unless a payment is due.
- If you don’t agree with the correction the IRS made, it’s important that you respond as requested. Respond to the IRS in writing to explain why you disagree. Include any documents and information you wish the IRS to consider, along with the bottom tear-off portion of the notice. Mail the information to the IRS address shown in the lower left corner of the notice. Allow at least 30 days for a response from the IRS. If you feel that you cannot accomplish this on your own, call or email us to set up a consultation to discuss how e can be of assistance.
4. Keep copies of any correspondence with your tax records.
Often our clients don’t understand the correspondence or disagree with the notice from the IRS. We can help!
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