Receive a Notice from the IRS? Facts to Know Before Responding.

+          You may receive a notice if the IRS requests payment, notifying of account changes, or requesting additional information. The notice will cover a specified issue.

+         Your letter should provide specific instructions about what action needs to be taken.

+         If you receive a correction notice; make sure to review and compare. If you are in agreement with the notice, no further action is needed (unless otherwise stated). 

+         If you receive a correction notice, and do not agree with the notice respond the IRS as requested and send along supporting documentation. Mail the correspondence to the IRS address shown in the upper left hand corner and allow at least 30 days for a response.

+         Most correspondence can be handled without a phone call; if you wish to call the IRS you may do so by calling the number listed on the upper right hand corner.

+         Additional tips: make sure to keep copies of all correspondence. The IRS only sends out notices via US Mail and will not correspond via email.