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What is an IRS CP2000 Notice?

A CP2000 letter, “Notice of Underreported Income,” is not a formal audit that would require a full tax examination by the IRS. It is, however, an automatically generated letter, which is a notice from the IRS essentially saying, “We don’t think you reported all of your income so we are proposing a change to your return.”

by Mark Steber | May 22, 2019

What is an IRS Notice of Tax Deficiency?

Deficiency is a common issue associated with tax returns. A tax deficiency occurs when there’s a difference in the amount of tax you report on your return and the amount the IRS calculates you owe – and the IRS will inform you of this discrepancy with a notice.

by Mark Steber | May 22, 2019

How Do You Know if You're Being Audited by the IRS?

The idea of an IRS audit can be frightening no matter how diligent you are about reporting your income to the IRS. While the risk of being audited is quite low for most (statistics indicate that in 2016, the IRS audited only about 0.5 percent of all returns), being aware of what audits are, why they are conducted, and how to know that you are being audited is essential for every taxpayer.

by Jackson Hewitt | April 9, 2019

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Tax Debt Resolution Service Can Help Hard-Working Americans Get Back on Track

As April 15 approaches, the hundreds of thousands of taxpayers who are already in debt to the IRS may be worrying even more about how they’re going to pay back taxes. Owing money to the IRS because of underreporting or underpaying can be stressful and worrisome, especially if a lien or levy is placed on assets or property.