IRS in the latest tax tip release (IRS Tax Tip 2020–95, August 3, 2020) has highlighted the action that has to be taken. Every year the IRS mails letters or notices to taxpayers for many different reasons.
Next steps after receiving IRS Letter or Notice
Read
Each notice or letter contains a lot of valuable information, so it’s very important that you read it carefully. If we changed your tax return, compare the information we provided in the notice or letter with the information in your original return.
Respond
If your notice or letter requires a response by a specific date, there are two main reasons you’ll want to comply:
- to minimize additional interest and penalty charges.
- to preserve your appeal rights if you don’t agree.
Pay
Pay as much as you can, even if you can’t pay the full amount you owe. You can pay online or apply for an Online Payment Agreement or Offer in Compromise. Visit our payments page for more information.
Keep a copy of your notice or letter
It’s important to keep a copy of all notices or letters with your tax records. You may need these documents at a later date.
Contact us — TruckDues at 347–515–2290
We have a help desk to work through the business hours on all business days to help our users with the information they need to complete the 2290 taxes and other services related to it. We can help you with more information on your return and the copy of the IRS watermarked Schedule 1 receipt.
To contact the IRS, the phone number is on the top right-hand corner of the notice or letter. IRS defines that you only need to contact then if you don’t agree with the information, if we requested additional information, or if you have a balance due. You can also write to the IRS at the address in the notice or letter. If you write, allow at least 30 days for the IRS to respond.