How to deal with a letter from the IRS

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!

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 

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.

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.

CP 2000

This notice means the IRS has received inconsistent income records from a third-party. It is not a bill. On average, our clients only owe 18% of what is on the notice.