by JH | News tax insight | Jul 23, 2025 | IRS Notices
Receiving a letter from the IRS can understandably cause anxiety. However, not all IRS communications are negative. The CP12 Notice is an official letter informing taxpayers that the IRS has made an automatic correction to their tax return—usually due to a...
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...