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If it
is not your refund check in the mail box, that letter
from the IRS will probably increase your heart rate a
little. Don’t panic; many of these letters can be dealt
with simply and painlessly.
Each year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices
to taxpayers to request payment of taxes, notify them of
a change to their account, or to request additional
information. The notice you receive normally covers a
very specific issue about your account or tax return.
Each letter and notice offers specific instructions on
what needs to be done to satisfy the inquiry.
However, the letters also have to advise you of your
rights and other information required by law. Thus,
these letters can become overly lengthy and sometimes
difficult to understand. That is why it is important to
either call this office immediately or forward a copy of
the letter or notice so it can be reviewed and handled
accordingly.
Do not procrastinate or throw the letter in a drawer
hoping the issue will go away. Most of these letters
are computer generated and, after a certain period of
time, another letter will automatically be generated.
And, as you might expect, each succeeding letter will
become more aggressive and less easily dealt with.
Most importantly, don’t automatically pay an amount the
IRS is requesting unless you are positive you owe it.
Quite often, you will not owe what is requested and it
will be difficult to get your payment back. It is good
practice to have this office review the notice prior to
making any payment.
It is important for any IRS correspondence to be dealt
with promptly and correctly. This office can handle
these matters for you so please call for assistance. |
