Answers · IRS notices & tax problems
Why Did the IRS Send Me a Letter?
Read the full notice, identify notice number, tax type/year, amount, reason, deadline and procedural rights, then compare with returns/transcripts.
This question is answered in full on the main page for it.
How it works
The rule, and what it turns on.
IRS notices range from information/matching letters to deficiency and collection notices; response strategy depends on the exact notice.
Example
A CP2000 proposing unreported 1099 income should be reconciled to the filed return before agreeing or disputing.
Common mistakes
What we see go wrong, and what we do instead.
- Calling and conceding before reviewing.
- Ignoring certified mail.
A better approach
- Calendar deadline and create a notice reconciliation file.
Authority
Where this comes from, so you can check it.
The specific notice controls the response. General authority may include IRC §§6201-6213, 6301-6344 and 6402, depending on issue.
Educational information, not individualized tax advice. Treatment depends on your facts, entity classification and tax year, and IRS instructions change. Confirm your own position with us before relying on it. Mint Associates does not provide legal services.
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