IRS notice help

Received an IRS notice? Read the notice first—then verify the account and the facts.

IRS notices can involve missing information, changes to a return, balances due, identity issues, audit questions, or collection activity. The notice number, tax year, response deadline, and account history determine what should happen next.

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What to bring when you receive a notice

  • Every page of the IRS notice or letter
  • The tax return for the year involved
  • Any documents that support the item the IRS is questioning
  • Prior correspondence or proof of payments already made
Do not ignore a response deadline. Some notices are informational, while others require action within a specific period.

This page provides general educational information. Tax results and representation options depend on the taxpayer's specific facts, records, account status, and current law.