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Draft a response letter to the IRS, outlining any claims that you dispute. Provide specific reasons why you believe the IRS is mistaken, and reference your supporting documents. If you're not sure how to draft the letter, you can find IRS letter-of-explanation templates online.

The IRS audit letter will come in an envelope that is labeled “Official Business” and will include the IRS logo. The letter will usually begin with the words “We are auditing your” followed by the type of tax return, such as “income tax return”.

In general, the IRS suggests that taxpayers keep records for three years from the date they filed the tax return. Don't panic. The IRS and its authorized private collection agencies do send letters by mail. Most of the time, all the taxpayer needs to do is read the letter carefully and take the appropriate action.

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.

Remember, you will be contacted initially by mail. The IRS will provide all contact information and instructions in the letter you will receive. If we conduct your audit by mail, our letter will request additional information about certain items shown on the tax return such as income, expenses, and itemized deductions.

"IRS USA Tax Payment," "IRS USA Tax Pymt" or something similar will be shown on your bank statement as proof of payment.

Write to explain why you disagree and include any information and documents you want the IRS to consider. Mail your reply to the address shown in the letter along with the bottom tear-off portion of the letter, if provided. Keep copies of any correspondence with your tax records.