RefundtalkShorter, clearer letters to reduce taxpayer confusion; about 170 million notices are sent to individual taxpayers annually The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has initiated the Simple Notice Initiative, a comprehensive project to simplify and clarify the approximately 170 million letters sent to taxpayers annually. As part of the broader transformation funded by the Inflation Reduction…
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IRS sending letters to over 9 million people who did not claim various tax benefits
Starting this week, the Internal Revenue Service is sending letters to more than 9 million individuals and families who appear to qualify for a variety of key tax benefits but did not claim them by filing a 2021 federal income tax return. Many in this group may be eligible to claim some or all of…
IRS Letters and Notices
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sends millions of letters to taxpayers every year. The majority of these will be mailed out after the tax filing and payment deadline have passed. If you receive an IRS letter, don’t panic. Most notices are routine and can be easily resolved. Reasons Why You May Receive an IRS Letter…
Understanding How to Dispute an IRS Notice
It is not unusual for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to question a tax return or note an adjustment if you have been through an IRS audit. If you do not agree with a correction on your returns, you can dispute the finding through the IRS appeals process. Many taxpayers are unaware of the basic…
IRS Notice CP15
The IRS has a numbered notice for almost any communication they provide to a taxpayer. In some cases, the taxpayer may safely review a communication without taking any further action. For example, the IRS routinely sends a summary of tax debts owed annually to taxpayers as a reminder of outstanding taxes owed. But, in other cases, a…
IRS LT11 Notice (or Letter 1058)
IRS LT11 Notices (“LT11”) and Letters 1058. The IRS issues these particular “final” notices to taxpayers before it takes certain levy actions. Taxpayers must pay attention to these notices, as well as others, and understand their rights and responsibilities with respect to each. This article discusses the LT11 and Letter 1058 and how a taxpayer…
IRS Notice CP2000
You might receive an IRS Notice CP2000 (“CP2000”) in the mail. The IRS issues these particular notices to taxpayers based on discrepancies between tax return reporting and third-party reporting. Taxpayers must pay attention to these notices, as well as others, and understand their rights and responsibilities with respect to each. This article discusses the CP2000…
Verifying Your Identity with the IRS
IRS Letter 5071C – Potential Identity Theft During Original Processing The IRS is requesting additional information to validate your identity before they will continue to process your tax return. What does it mean if I received a 5071C letter? Thanks to the many moving parts of stimulus packages and new tax laws, scammers have been…
IRS Suspends Mailing of Additional Letters
The IRS has announced the suspension of over a dozen additional letters including the mailing of automated collection notices. These mailings include balance due notices and unfiled tax return notices. Several million original and amended returns filed by individuals and businesses have not been processed due to pandemic-related challenges. The IRS has taken this step…
IRS Notices and Letters
About Your Notice If you receive a letter or notice from the IRS, they will explain the reason for sending the letter and provide instructions. Many of these messages and notices can be handled simply without having to call or visit the IRS office. The notice you received relates to a very specific issue with…
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