Tips for Dealing with Notices
Each year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons.
Here are a some suggestions that may help you if this happens to you.
1. Don’t panic. Many of these letters require a simple response.
2. There are many reasons why the IRS sends correspondence. If you receive an IRS notice, it will typically cover a very specific issue about your account or tax return.
3. Each notice offers specific instructions on what you need to do to satisfy the inquiry.
4. If you receive a notice advising you that the IRS has corrected your tax return, you should review the correspondence and compare it with the information on your return.
5. If you agree with the correction to your account, then usually no reply is necessary unless a payment is due or the notice directs otherwise.
6. If you do not agree with the correction the IRS made, it is important that you respond as requested. You should send a written explanation of why you disagree. Allow at least 30 days for a response.
7. Remember to keep copies of any notices you receive with your other income tax records.
8. The IRS sends notices and letters by mail.
If you receive a notice go to IRS.gov or call 1-800-829-3676.
Per the irs.gov
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