Got a letter from the IRS? Don't ignore it. Don't panic either.
Most IRS letters mean one of three things: a return is missing, a balance is due, or your income didn't match what was reported. We read the letter with you, pull your IRS transcripts, file what's missing and answer by the deadline.
Have the letter handy. The notice number is in the top or bottom right corner (for example CP59 or CP14). Led by Johnny Wolfe, Master's in Accountancy, 8+ years in tax.
What your letter probably means
Find the notice number on your letter. These are the ones we see most.
The IRS has no record of your return
These are the non-filer notices, in order. CP518 is the final reminder. Ignore them and the IRS can file a return for you, with none of your deductions.
The IRS filed a return for you
The IRS calculated your tax from 1099s and W-2s it received, plus penalties and interest. Filing your own correct return usually lowers it.
You have a balance due
A bill for tax, penalties and interest, followed by reminders. Interest keeps running until it's paid or on a payment plan.
Notice of intent to levy
The IRS is warning it can take your state refund and move toward other collection. Time to act, not wait.
Final notice before levy
Carries a deadline to request a hearing. Don't let that date pass. This is where our CPA partner steps in.
Your income doesn't match what was reported
A proposed change, not a final bill. It can be agreed with, or disputed with records, by the response date.
Waiting costs more. Filing stops the biggest penalty.
What we do when you bring us a letter
20 minutes, free and confidential. We tell you what it means and what the deadline is.
With your authorization we pull IRS transcripts and check your Georgia account, so nothing is guesswork.
Which years are missing, what's owed or due back, and a flat quote before any work starts.
We file the missing returns and send the response, then keep you current so it doesn't happen again.
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Common questions
Is this letter a scam?
The IRS usually starts contact by mail, not by phone, text or social media, and it won't demand payment by gift card or wire. If a caller pressures you, hang up. We can confirm whether a notice is real by checking your IRS transcripts.
I can't pay what I owe. Should I still file?
Yes. The late-filing penalty is 5% a month, ten times the 0.5% late-payment penalty. Filing stops the bigger one, and payment plans exist.
How many years do I have to file?
Usually the last six, but it depends on your situation. We confirm from your transcripts before quoting.
Can you talk to the IRS for me?
We prepare and file the returns and responses. Formal IRS representation for collections, levies or hearings is handled through our CPA partner.
I got a letter from Georgia, not the IRS.
We handle Georgia Department of Revenue notices too, and check your state account alongside the federal one.