by JH | News tax insight | Jul 22, 2025 | IRS Notices
Among the many notices issued by the IRS, Letter 970 holds particular significance for taxpayers engaged in a dispute with the agency. Issued by the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, this letter serves as formal notice that the taxpayer’s case has been assigned for...
by JH | News tax insight | Jul 21, 2025 | IRS Notices
When the IRS completes an audit and proposes changes to a taxpayer’s return, it often issues IRS Letter 531. This document, formally titled “Notice of Proposed Adjustment,” signifies a turning point in the audit process. While not a statutory notice of deficiency, it...
by JH | News tax insight | Jul 17, 2025 | IRS Notices
Receiving IRS Letter 105C—officially known as the “Claim Disallowance” letter—can be unsettling for any taxpayer. This letter serves as a formal notice that the IRS has denied your request for a tax refund or credit, typically filed through an amended return or other...
by JH | News tax insight | Jul 16, 2025 | IRS Notices
Why Form 12256 Deserves Your Attention When facing aggressive IRS collection actions—such as a Notice of Federal Tax Lien or a Notice of Intent to Levy—taxpayers have the right to request a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing or, in certain situations, an Equivalent...
by JH | News tax insight | Jul 15, 2025 | IRS Notices
IRS Letter 1277 is a formal notification issued by the IRS to inform a taxpayer that their request for a refund or penalty abatement has been denied, either partially or entirely. This letter marks the conclusion of the IRS’s administrative review of the...