Get Irs Permit No G 48

G-48. FIRST-CLASS MAIL. Official Business. Penalty for Private Use, $300. Department of the Treasury.

Most IRS letters and notices are about federal tax returns or tax accounts. Each notice deals with a specific issue and includes specific instructions on what to do. A notice may reference changes to a taxpayer's account, taxes owed, a payment request or a specific issue on a tax return.

Note the notice number at top right. Most IRS letters are called “notices,” and they always contain the IRS logo. You may receive multiple letters or notices for the same issue. The letter should clearly explain the reason for contacting you and what you may need to do in response.

The IRS sends notices and letters for the following reasons: You have a balance due. You are due a larger or smaller refund. We have a question about your tax return.

Most IRS letters and notices are about federal tax returns or tax accounts. Each notice deals with a specific issue and includes specific instructions on what to do. A notice may reference changes to a taxpayer's account, taxes owed, a payment request or a specific issue on a tax return.

An audit letter will arrive in an envelope via certified mail through the U.S. Post Office and will clearly identify your name, taxpayer ID, form number, employee ID number, and contact information. The language of an IRS audit letter tends to be very straightforward and clearly states the intentions of the IRS.

Letter Identification Real IRS letters have either a notice number (CP) or letter number (LTR) on either the top or bottom right-hand corner of the letter. If there's no notice number or letter, it's likely that the letter is fraudulent. It's recommended you call the IRS at 800-829-1040.

Some IRS notices are sent via certified mail, such as the Notice of Intent to Levy, while others are mailed via regular post, like changes made to your tax return. Read all IRS letters and notices you receive, both certified and via regular mail. Do not ignore any of them.