Does an IRS notice mean I'm being audited?
Usually not. Most notices are routine — a balance due, a request for information, or a proposed adjustment like a CP2000. An audit is a separate, less common process.
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An IRS letter is stressful to open, but most are routine — and every one of them is easier to deal with by the deadline than after it.
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The single most important thing with any IRS notice is not to ignore it. Many notices are routine: a balance due, a request for more information, or a notice that something on your return was adjusted. Each one has a deadline to respond, and meeting that deadline protects your options.
One of the most common letters is a CP2000, which is not a bill or an audit. It's a notice proposing changes because income reported to the IRS by someone else — like a 1099 or W-2 — didn't match what was on your return. Sometimes the IRS is right, and sometimes it's missing context, such as a cost basis or an offsetting expense. Either way, it needs a timely response.
Whatever the notice says, the right move is to read it carefully, understand exactly what's being asked, and respond accurately before the deadline. We do that with you so nothing gets missed.
What we do
How we help
- Read and explain your notice in plain language so you know exactly what it means
- Identify the response deadline and what action is actually required
- Gather the documentation needed to support your position
- Draft and submit an accurate response to the IRS on your behalf
- Correct or amend a return if the notice reveals an error
- Set up a payment plan if the notice is a balance you owe
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a CP2000?
It's a notice proposing changes because income reported to the IRS didn't match your return. It isn't a bill or an audit, but you must respond by the deadline, agreeing or explaining why the proposed change is wrong.
What happens if I ignore the notice?
Ignoring it generally makes things worse. Proposed changes can become final, penalties and interest can grow, and you lose the chance to dispute it. Responding by the deadline protects your options.
The notice says I owe money I can't pay. What now?
First we confirm the amount is actually correct, since notices can be based on incomplete information. If you do owe, the IRS offers payment plans, and we help you set one up.
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