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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.

Taxpayers can also view digital copies of select IRS notices by logging into their IRS Online Account. The IRS offers several o ptions to help taxpayers who are struggling to pay a tax bill. Reply only if instructed to do so. Taxpayers don't need to reply to a notice unless specifically told to do so.

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.

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Misspellings, grammatical errors, or odd syntax. If you see grammatical errors or if the wording just doesn't feel right, you may have received a scam letter. This is a big red flag because the IRS always uses proper grammar and correct spelling.

October 2023 Update – The IRS has resumed sending CP501, CP503, and CP504 collection notices in limited circumstances. The IRS has resumed sending out some automated collection notices to taxpayers with outstanding balances due.

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.

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.