IRS letters are hard to read on purpose. Find your letter below, and we'll tell you what it means, how fast you need to act, and what to do next. In plain English.
Look in the top right or bottom right corner of the first page. It usually starts with CP, LT, or says Letter, followed by a number.
We don't have a page for that one yet. Book a free consultation and we'll explain it.
They're listed in the order the IRS usually sends them. The further down the list, the less time you have.
The IRS's first bill for taxes they say you owe. You have time, but interest and penalties start adding up.
A reminder that the IRS says you still owe. You still have time and plenty of options.
The second reminder. The next letter is usually a warning that the IRS plans to take your property.
The IRS plans to take your property or money. They can already keep your state tax refund. Time to act.
The final notice before the IRS can take your money. You have 30 days to ask for an appeal hearing.
The final notice before the IRS can take your money or property. You have 30 days to ask for a hearing.
A final notice that the IRS plans to take part of federal payments to you, like Social Security or a federal pension. 30 days to ask for a hearing.
The IRS plans to take up to 15% of your Social Security benefits. Act within 30 days.
The IRS plans to end your payment plan and start collecting. You have about 30 days to fix it.
A reminder that the IRS says you still owe. It often comes yearly, and it comes in a few versions.
The IRS thinks your return doesn't match what others reported. It's not a bill yet, but you must reply by the deadline.
A Notice of Deficiency. You have 90 days to petition Tax Court, and the IRS can't extend it.
The IRS plans to charge you personally for a business's unpaid payroll taxes. You have 60 days to appeal.
The IRS told the State Department about your tax debt. Your passport could be denied or canceled. It can be reversed.
The IRS calls us, not you. The balance has been fought down to what you actually owe, if anything, and whatever's left has a plan in writing built on your real numbers. And you've stopped carrying this alone. That's what we're working toward, starting with one free conversation.
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