IRS NOTICES
Got a letter from the IRS? Let's figure out what it means.
An IRS notice can be alarming, but it is not always as serious as it looks, and it is rarely something you should ignore. We help you understand exactly what your letter is asking, what the deadline really is, and how to respond, so a notice does not turn into a bigger problem.
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UNDERSTANDING IRS NOTICES
What an IRS Notice Means
The IRS sends notices for many reasons, and they are not all bad news. Some simply inform you of a change, some request information, some propose an adjustment to a return, and some are a demand for payment or a warning before collection. The notice number, usually printed in the top or bottom corner, tells you which kind you are dealing with.
What almost all notices have in common is a deadline. Responding on time often preserves rights you would otherwise lose, such as the ability to dispute a proposed change before it becomes final, or to request a hearing before the IRS can levy. Ignoring a notice rarely makes it go away and usually narrows your options.
Many notices can be resolved with a straightforward, correct response, and some are simply errors on the IRS's side that need to be answered with documentation. The key is reading the notice accurately, understanding what it is really asking, and replying in the right way before the clock runs out. That is something we do every day.
HOW WE HELP
How Global Tax Relief Handles IRS Notices
The right response to a notice depends entirely on which notice it is. Here is how we work.
Consultation
We start by identifying exactly what you received: the notice type, what it is asserting, the real deadline, and whether it is accurate. That tells us whether this is a quick correction, a dispute to file, or the first sign of a larger collection issue.
Strategy
From there we build a written plan. That might mean negotiating an installment agreement, pursuing penalty relief, evaluating an Offer in Compromise, or requesting Currently Not Collectible status if paying would create genuine hardship. You see exactly what we recommend, and why, before anything moves forward.
Resolution
Once you approve the plan, we deal with the IRS directly. We file any outstanding returns, submit the necessary documentation, and handle the negotiation. You stop fielding the notices and calls, and we keep you informed at every step.
RESOLUTION OPTIONS
How IRS Notices Get Resolved
The right response depends on the notice. These are the most common ways a notice gets handled.
Correcting or disputing the notice
Some notices propose a change you do not agree with, such as a CP2000 that says you underreported income. When the IRS is wrong, or only partly right, the answer is a documented response disputing it before the proposed change becomes a final assessment.
Resolving a balance due
When a notice is correct and shows a balance due, the path is to resolve that balance, in full if you can, or through an installment agreement, penalty relief, or an Offer in Compromise if you qualify. Responding promptly can also prevent the notice from escalating into collection.
Protecting your rights on a collection notice
Certain notices, like a final notice of intent to levy, start a clock on important rights, including the right to request a Collection Due Process hearing within 30 days. Responding inside that window can pause collection and open the door to a resolution.
Supplying information the IRS requested
Some notices simply ask for documentation or verification. Answering accurately and completely, and keeping proof that you did, is often all it takes to close the matter.
The first step is always reading the notice correctly. The consultation is where we tell you what it really means and how to respond.
A notice deadline is easier to meet with help than to face alone. A consultation is where we tell you what yours really means.
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Why People Choose Global Tax Relief for IRS Notices
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Your case is handled by a licensed CPA, Enrolled Agent, or tax attorney with the authority to represent you directly before the IRS. No call-center reps, no commission-driven sales staff.
Transparent, upfront pricing
We quote the cost in writing before any engagement begins, in plain language, so you know exactly what you're committing to before you decide.
Honest assessment
We tell you what actually applies to your situation, including when a dramatic settlement is not realistic. We would rather give you the honest picture than an overpromise.
IRS Notices: Common Questions
Honest answers to the questions we hear most often about IRS notices.
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