{"id":81286,"date":"2026-05-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=81286"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:54:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:54:46","slug":"clients-should-open-mail-from-the-irs-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/tax-law-and-news\/clients-should-open-mail-from-the-irs-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Clients should open mail from the IRS; here&#8217;s why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some taxpayers may get mail from the IRS.&nbsp;<strong>It\u2019s important that they open any mail they receive and read it carefully<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most letters or notices are about federal tax returns or tax accounts. Each notice will outline the specific issue and include steps the taxpayer needs to take. A notice may reference changes to a taxpayer&#8217;s account, taxes owed, a payment request, or a specific issue on a tax return or credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As your clients&#8217; tax advisor, you can educate them on IRS mail. Here are some tips; most of these you will want your clients to let you know about the notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Review the information<\/strong>.&nbsp;If the mail is about a changed or corrected tax return, the taxpayer should review the information and compare it with the original return. If the taxpayer agrees, they should make notes about the corrections on their personal copy of the tax return and keep it for their records. Typically, a taxpayer will need to act only if they don&#8217;t agree with the information, if the IRS asked for more information or if there\u2019s a balance due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Take any requested action<\/strong>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>This may include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\" target=\"_blank\">making a payment<\/a>. The IRS and authorized private debt collection agencies do send letters by mail. Taxpayers can also view digital copies of select IRS notices by logging into their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/online-account-for-individuals\" target=\"_blank\">IRS Online Account<\/a>. The IRS offers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/what-if-i-cant-pay-my-taxes\" target=\"_blank\">several options<\/a>\u00a0to help taxpayers struggling to pay a tax bill. Taking prompt action could minimize additional\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/penalties\" target=\"_blank\">interest and penalty charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reply only if needed<\/strong>. Taxpayers don&#8217;t need to reply to a notice unless specifically told to do so. If a taxpayer needs to call the IRS, they should use the number in the upper right-hand corner of the notice and have a copy of their tax return and letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Let the IRS know of a disputed notice<\/strong>.&nbsp;If a taxpayer doesn&#8217;t agree with the IRS, they should follow the instructions in the notice to dispute what the notice says. The taxpayer should include information and documents for the IRS to review when considering the dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep the letter or notice for their records<\/strong>. Taxpayers should keep notices or letters they receive from the IRS for three years from the date the tax return was filed. These include adjustment notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch for scams.<\/strong> The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/help\/tax-scams\/recognize-tax-scams-and-fraud\" target=\"_blank\">IRS will never contact a taxpayer using social media<\/a>. The first contact from the IRS usually comes in the mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Intuit\u00ae Tax Pro Center is dedicated to keeping you informed and educated on the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/category\/tax-law-and-news\/\" type=\"category\" id=\"509474089\">tax law<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/tag\/irs\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"7649\">IRS news<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/tag\/fraud-and-security\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"130072316\">fraud issues<\/a>. 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