by JH | News tax insight | Jun 30, 2025 | IRS Notices
The IRS issues Letter 12C, titled “Request for Information – Individual Return,” when a taxpayer’s submitted Form 1040 cannot be processed due to missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information. While this letter does not constitute a formal notice of deficiency or...
by JH | News tax insight | Jun 26, 2025 | IRS Notices
When taxpayers receive IRS Letter 1058, it’s often a moment of stress and urgency. This letter is not just another routine notice—it is the IRS’s final warning before initiating enforced collection actions such as wage garnishments, bank levies, or seizing...
by JH | News tax insight | Jun 17, 2025 | IRS Notices
Receiving IRS Letter 5216C, officially titled Taxpayer Cannot Authenticate, can be alarming. It signifies that the IRS has received your individual tax return but cannot verify your identity. For international taxpayers in particular, delays in authentication may...
by JH | News tax insight | Jun 17, 2025 | IRS Notices
The IRS issues Notice CP14, titled “Amount Due – First Notice”, to inform taxpayers of a balance owed on their tax account. This notice is often the first official communication regarding an unpaid tax liability, making it crucial for recipients to respond promptly to...
by JH | News tax insight | Jun 16, 2025 | IRS Notices
Receiving IRS Letter CP504B can be alarming—but ignoring it is far worse. This notice is a formal warning that the IRS intends to levy (seize) your property or rights to property, such as bank accounts, wages, or even Social Security benefits due to unpaid taxes. For...