IRS Notice Help
Received a CP2000, CP14, audit letter, or other IRS notice? We help you understand it and respond correctly and on time.
- Free, no-obligation consultation
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- Experienced tax professionals
What's included & how it works
An IRS letter can be alarming, but most notices are routine and every one has a specific meaning, a specific deadline, and a defined way to respond. The worst thing you can do is ignore it — deadlines on these letters are real, and missing them can cost you appeal rights or trigger collection action. The notice or letter number, printed in the top or bottom corner, tells you exactly what's going on.
A CP2000 is not a bill or an audit; it's a proposed change because income reported to the IRS by a third party (like a 1099) doesn't match your return — and you can agree or dispute it. A CP14 is the first bill for a balance due. Audit letters such as a CP75 or Letter 566 request documentation to support items on your return, while collection notices like the LT11 or Letter 1058 are final warnings before a levy and carry important appeal rights.
We help you read the notice correctly, understand what the IRS is actually claiming, gather the documents that support your position, and prepare a clear, on-time response. Many notices are resolved simply by providing the right information or correcting a mismatch — and acting before the deadline keeps all your options open.
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Identify the notice
We pinpoint the notice or letter number — CP2000, CP14, CP75, LT11 and more — so you know precisely what the IRS wants and by when.
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Verify the claim
We compare the IRS position against your return and records to confirm whether it's correct, partly correct, or wrong.
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Build your response
We gather supporting documents and prepare a clear written response — agreeing, disputing, or providing the records requested.
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Meet the deadline
We make sure your reply goes in on time to protect your appeal rights and stop the notice from escalating to collection.
Who this is for
- Anyone who received a CP2000 underreporter notice
- People who got a CP14 balance-due bill
- Filers facing a correspondence audit (CP75, Letter 566)
- Those with a final notice of intent to levy (LT11)
- Anyone unsure whether a notice is legitimate
- People who disagree with an IRS adjustment
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a CP2000 and an audit?+
A CP2000 is an automated underreporter notice proposing changes because income a third party reported doesn't match your return. It is not a formal audit. You can agree with the proposed change or dispute it with documentation. A true audit involves the IRS examining specific items and requesting records, often via a letter like a CP75 or Letter 566.
What happens if I ignore an IRS notice?+
Ignoring it almost always makes things worse. Deadlines on the notice are firm, and missing them can forfeit your right to dispute the change or appeal. The IRS can then assess additional tax, add penalties and interest, and escalate to liens or levies. Responding on time keeps your options open.
How long do I have to respond?+
It depends on the notice, but the response window is printed on the letter — often 30 days for a CP2000 and 30 days for a final notice of intent to levy (LT11), with a CP14 bill typically due within about 21 days. We confirm your exact deadline and prepare your response well before it.
How do I know if an IRS notice is real?+
Legitimate IRS contact about a notice comes by mail and references a specific notice or letter number you can verify. The IRS does not demand immediate payment by gift card, wire, or cryptocurrency, and it won't threaten to send police. If something feels off, we help you confirm the notice is genuine before you act.
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