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2. Notices and Letters are Commonplace
Some IRS Notices and
Letters are for informational
purposes only, however others
are instructional and may
require strict response times.
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The following steps can be used to determine how to
respond to an IRS Notice or Letter…

3. How to Respond to an IRS Notice or
Letter
Step #1
Immediately review the correspondence to determine the nature and
reason for the communication. Is the IRS simply confirming a recent
change you made to your tax account or is the IRS notifying you of its
intent to levy your bank account unless you respond within 30 days?
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4. How to Respond to an IRS Notice or
Letter
Step #2
Determine if a time frame to respond is given. Many
IRS Notices and Letters require a 10-day or 30-day
response time.
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5. How to Respond to an IRS Notice or
Letter
Step #3
Check the IRS website for more information on your
Notice or Letter number (i.e. CP504, L1058). The Notice or
Letter number can usually be found in the upper right-
hand corner of each page. An explanation and list of
common IRS Notices and Letters can be found here.
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6. How to Respond to an IRS Notice or
Letter
Step #4
Most IRS correspondence contain a contact phone number on the top
of the first page that you can call to respond. Whenever responding to
the IRS, it is best to always contact the specific office or employee that
issued the correspondence to you.
By providing your Taxpayer Identification Number and Notice/Letter
number, you should be able to secure enough information about your
account that will allow you to make an informed decision on how to
proceed.
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7. How to Respond to an IRS Notice or
Letter
Step #5
If you don’t feel comfortable calling the IRS or you still have questions
after speaking to an IRS employee, we will be happy to review and
interpret your IRS Notice or Letter for FREE.
Send us your Notice or Letter for a FREE review here.
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8. For Assistance
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10. About Landmark Tax Group™
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IRS Relief | Tax Preparation
Landmark Tax Group is a professional tax firm that represents individual and business taxpayers before
the IRS and State taxing authorities. The Firm is owned and operated by former IRS Revenue Officer
Michael Raanan, MBA, EA.
Specialties:
• Individual and Business Tax Relief
• Back Taxes
• Unfiled Returns - Tax Preparation
• Audits
• Offer-in-Compromise - Tax Settlements
• Installment Agreements - Payment Plans
• Tax Liens
• Bank and Wage Levies
• Penalty and Interest Abatement
• Seizures
• Innocent Spouse Claims
• Trust Fund Taxes - Payroll Taxes
• Appeals
• Currently Not Collectible
• and More
Consultations with our CPAs and former IRS Personnel are always FREE and CONFIDENTIAL

11. Notice and Disclaimers
IRS Circular 230: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, you
are informed that the material herein is not intended to be used or construed as United States tax
advice and is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties
under the Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any matters
addressed herein.
This material is purely a resource of general information which is intended, but not promised or guaranteed, to
be correct, complete, and up-to-date. This material is not intended to be a source of official legal or tax advice;
hence, the reader should not rely on information provided herein, and should always seek the advice of
competent tax professional when making tax-related decisions.
Individual and business taxpayers are strongly encouraged to discuss their unique tax situation with a qualified
tax professional.
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