📬 IRS Notices

🔍 Common IRS Notices & Letters

Balance Due Notices

CP14 – Balance Due Notice
Sent when the IRS shows a balance due on a tax account, including penalties and interest.

CP501 / CP503 – Reminder Notices
Follow-up reminders sent when a balance due remains unpaid after an initial notice.

CP504 – Final Notice Before Levy
Notifies the taxpayer of the IRS’s intent to levy certain assets if the balance remains unpaid.

Income & Return Review Notices

CP2000 – Underreported Income Notice
Issued when the IRS identifies income that may not have been reported on a tax return.

Audit & Examination Letters

Letter 2205 – Audit Notification
Informs the taxpayer that their return has been selected for examination.

Letter 566 – Audit Information Request
Requests additional documentation to support items reported on a tax return.

Letter 525 – Examination Report
Explains proposed changes to a tax return following an IRS examination.

Collections & Enforcement Notices

LT11 / Letter 1058 – Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to a Hearing
Sent before the IRS may take enforced collection actions, such as levies, and outlines appeal rights.

🤝 What to Do If You Receive an IRS Notice

If you receive an IRS notice or letter:

• Do not ignore it

• Review the notice carefully

• Be aware of response deadlines

If you’re unsure how the notice applies to your situation, professional guidance can help you avoid unnecessary penalties or enforcement actions.