How to deal with a letter from the IRS
DON'T GET SCAMMED
IRS scams look very real. Scammers take advantage of the panic you feel when you receive anything from the IRS:
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The IRS sends ALL information through snail mail
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They will NEVER ask for your personal information over an email or phone call
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Remember to Stop - Think - Delete
MOST COMMON IRS LETTERS
Installment Agreement
When you cannot pay the full amount up front, you can set up an installment system with the IRS. Did you know you can negotiate the installments? We can help!
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CP10, CP11, CP12
These letters are to tell you there has been a miscalculation made on your tax return, whether they found it or made a change which revealed a miscalculation. Read the letter carefully as it will give you instructions on next steps. Sometimes you don't have to do anything. If you disagree with the changes, call them within 60 days to discuss your account. 1-800-829-8374
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CP14
This is a notice that you owe money on unpaid taxes. In the letter, they will list how much you owe, ways you can pay, and the date that it must be paid by. If you are unable to pay the full amount, there will also be instructions on how to set up a payment plan.
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Penalty and Interest
These letters are to tell you there has been a miscalculation made on your tax return, whether they found it or made a change which revealed a miscalculation. Read the letter carefully as it will give you instructions on next steps. Sometimes you don't have to do anything. If you disagree with the changes, call them within 60 days to discuss your account. 1-800-829-8374
CP 91
This is a notice that the IRS is planning to levy 15% of your Social Security benefits in order to pay it. Read the letter with instructions on how to prevent that. Act quickly, you only have 30 days with this notice.
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