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These include when a taxpayer has an overdue tax bill, a delinquent (unfiled) tax return or has not made an employment tax deposit. An IRS employee may also view assets or tour a business as part of a collection investigation, an audit, or an ongoing criminal investigation.

A notice may reference changes to a taxpayer's account, taxes owed, a payment request or a specific issue on a tax return. Taking prompt action could minimize additional interest and penalty charges. Review the information.

These include when a taxpayer has an overdue tax bill, a delinquent (unfiled) tax return or has not made an employment tax deposit. An IRS employee may also view assets or tour a business as part of a collection investigation, an audit, or an ongoing criminal investigation.

If you agree with the information, there is no need to contact us. If, when you search for your notice or letter using the Search on this page, it doesn't return a result, or you believe the notice or letter looks suspicious, contact us at 800-829-1040.

A notice may reference changes to a taxpayer's account, taxes owed, a payment request or a specific issue on a tax return. Taking prompt action could minimize additional interest and penalty charges. Review the information.

The Failure to File penalty is 5% of the unpaid taxes for each month or part of a month that a tax return is late. The penalty won't exceed 25% of your unpaid taxes.

If you agree with the information, there is no need to contact us. If, when you search for your notice or letter using the Search on this page, it doesn't return a result, or you believe the notice or letter looks suspicious, contact us at 800-829-1040.

The IRS initiates most contacts through regular mail delivered by the United States Postal Service. However, there are circumstances in which the IRS will call or come to a home or business.

The Failure to File penalty is 5% of the unpaid taxes for each month or part of a month that a tax return is late. The penalty won't exceed 25% of your unpaid taxes.

The IRS may levy (seize) assets such as wages, bank accounts, Social Security benefits, and retirement income. The IRS also may seize your property (including your car, boat, or real estate) and sell the property to satisfy the tax debt.

The IRS initiates most contacts through regular mail delivered by the United States Postal Service. However, there are circumstances in which the IRS will call or come to a home or business.

The IRS sends these letters out to verify identity and reduce fraud. It does not mean that you have done anything wrong. The IRS is being very diligent in trying to protect individuals and their identities.

The IRS may levy (seize) assets such as wages, bank accounts, Social Security benefits, and retirement income. The IRS also may seize your property (including your car, boat, or real estate) and sell the property to satisfy the tax debt.

IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) serves the American public by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and related financial crimes in a manner that fosters confidence in the tax system and compliance with the law.

The IRS sends these letters out to verify identity and reduce fraud. It does not mean that you have done anything wrong. The IRS is being very diligent in trying to protect individuals and their identities.

The IRS Integrity and Verification Operation unit sends out letter 4464C to inform you they have chosen to verify the accuracy of your return. The IRS issues this letter after a tax return has been filed but before the refund is issued.

IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) serves the American public by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and related financial crimes in a manner that fosters confidence in the tax system and compliance with the law.

The amount of an accuracy-related penalty equals 20 percent of the portion of the underpayment attributable to the taxpayer's negligence or disregard of rules or regulations or to a substantial understate- ment.

The IRS Integrity and Verification Operation unit sends out letter 4464C to inform you they have chosen to verify the accuracy of your return. The IRS issues this letter after a tax return has been filed but before the refund is issued.

The bottom line: Yes, the IRS can visit you, but it won't be a surprise. If the contact is legitimate, you'll almost always want to hire a tax professional to help you. Learn more about H&R Block's Tax Audit & Notice Services.

The amount of an accuracy-related penalty equals 20 percent of the portion of the underpayment attributable to the taxpayer's negligence or disregard of rules or regulations or to a substantial understate- ment.

The bottom line: Yes, the IRS can visit you, but it won't be a surprise. If the contact is legitimate, you'll almost always want to hire a tax professional to help you. Learn more about H&R Block's Tax Audit & Notice Services.

The bottom line: Yes, the IRS can visit you, but it won't be a surprise. If the contact is legitimate, you'll almost always want to hire a tax professional to help you. Learn more about H&R Block's Tax Audit & Notice Services.