Saturday, July 2, 2011

Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter

Get More Information
Look in the upper right-hand corner to find your notice number.
Select your notice number from one of the tables to the left to find additional information about your notice. (Please note that not all notices are on the list.)
Call 1-800-829-1040 or visit a local IRS office if you suspect that you have received a fraudulent notice or that you are a victim of identity theft.
Learn about Payment Options
Learn more about our Electronic Funds Withdrawal options.
Find out how you can pay your taxes with your credit or debit card using e-pay.
Find out if you qualify for an Online Payment Agreement.
Request an installment agreement, Form 9465.
Get Tax Help
Use the Tax Toolkit to help you understand basic tax information, learn about special tax credits, prevent identify theft and understand why it is important to follow the law.
Learn more about the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
Authorize someone, such as an accountant, to contact the IRS on your behalf using this Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representation, Form 2848.
You may qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
Find Forms and Publications
Download forms by number.
Download publications by number.
Order form or publications by mail.
About Your Notice

If you receive a letter or notice from the IRS, it will explain the reason for the correspondence and provide instructions. Many of these letters and notices can be dealt with simply, without having to call or visit an IRS office.

The notice you receive covers a very specific issue about your account or tax return. Generally, the IRS will send a notice if it believes you owe additional tax, are due a larger refund, if there is a question about your tax return or a need for additional information.

IRS Notice Redesign

Currently, the IRS is in the process of redesigning and revising its correspondence with taxpayers for clarity, effectiveness and efficiency. The new format includes a plain language explanation of the nature of the correspondence, clearly states what action the taxpayer must take and presents a clear, clean

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