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IRS Just Sent Me an IRS Audit Letter 531- Notice of Deficiency – What Do I Need to Know?

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IRS Just Sent Me an IRS Audit Letter 531- Notice of Deficiency – What Do I Need to Know?

 

The IRS has a series of audit letters, each has its own level on the stress gauge. Check out the links to learn more:

This is IRS Letter 531- Notice of Deficiency.  This means the IRS has completed your audit review and has decided you owe additional federal income tax.  Unlike other letters, (Letter 915 or Letter 950) Letter 525 is only sent out when the agency has decided you owe more tax.

The Notice of Deficiency provides you with the opportunity to appeal, but you must do so within the appropriate timeframe. The IRS gives taxpayers a window of 90 days to request an appeal of this ruling. You can inform the agency of your wish for an appeal by using the telephone number on the audit letter to contact an agent. Those who are currently living outside of the United States may have an extended window of up to 150 days to request an appeal.  We would suggest you make your intentions known in a certified letter.

 

 

What is my first step?

If you received a letter or notice, a decision must be made. Do you feel confident to handle this situation on your own? If it is a simple issue and you already know the answer, call, or write them. If the issue is more complicated, you need to hire a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. The IRS or State will take full advantage of your lack of knowledge and experience.

What is Your Next Step?

The next step is to determine if the notice was sent in error. Do you have an outstanding tax liability? Do you have unfiled or incomplete returns?

Is There a Time Limit?

Yes, each letter or notice from the IRS or State will indicate a date that you MUST contact them by. If you need more time, call the number on the notice or letter, and request an extension. DO NOT ALLOW the time to expire without contacting them or hiring a representative to contact them for you.

What You Don’t Want to Do!

What you don’t want to do is nothing. Your tax problems will only get worse if you ignore them. If you cannot pay, there are a number of potential solutions available to those who are otherwise in compliance. In compliance means having all tax returns filed and any balances paid or on a payment plan. If you have outstanding debts or unfiled returns, you need to get hire a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist.

Get Some Help

If you don’t know how to address the issue(s), have unfiled return/unpaid balances or just done feel confident, let the experts at Legacy Tax & Resolution Services represent you. Work with our team of Certified Tax Resolution Specialists to resolve your issue(s) quickly. Best of all, you don’t have to talk to the IRS or State; we can speak on your behalf.

Stop the stress and resolve your problems Call 800-829-7483 TODAY

 

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I Have a Deadline With the IRS (or State) Right Around the Corner. Is It Too Late for Legacy Tax & Resolution Services to Help?

 

 

 

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