Help! I received a letter from the IRS

Each year the Internal Revenue Service mails millions of notices.  The topics of the letter varies from person to person, all based on your individual tax needs and requirements.  While the content will be different from another person, here are some tips for what you should do if you receive a notice from the Internal Revenue Service.

•     Don’t ignore it!  You can respond to most IRS notices quickly and easily.  And it’s important that you reply promptly.
•     IRS notices usually deal with a specific issue about your tax return or tax account.  For example, it may say the IRS has corrected an error on your tax return.  Or it may ask you for more information.
•     Read it carefully and follow the instructions about what you need to do.
•     If it states that the IRS corrected your tax return, review the information in the notice and compare it to your return.  If you agree, you do not need to reply unless a payment is due.

If you do not agree, it’s important that you respond to the IRS.  Write a letter that explains why you don’t agree.  Make sure to include information and any documents you want the IRS to consider.  Include the bottom tear-off portion of the notice.  Allow a minimum of 30 days for a response from the IRS.  Mail your reply to the IRS at the address shown in the lower left part of the notice.  Allow at least 30 days for a response from the IRS.  If you ever receive a notice that you’re unsure of the meaning, don’t hesitate to contact our office for assistance!