Tax Compliance article
What to do first when an IRS notice arrives
A notice is not a time to panic; it is a time to identify the issue, deadline, and records needed.
Check the records
Read the deadline before anything else.
Confirm the deadline
Compare the notice to filed returns and payments.
Review the risk
Do not send a partial answer without support.
Official source to check
Check current IRS or agency instructions for forms, filing dates, and notice procedures before relying on a deadline or threshold.
Deadline or timing note
Use the date printed on the notice, form, filing calendar, or agency correspondence, then gather the supporting records before taking action.
General information, not tax advice
This page is general information for business owners. It is not tax, accounting, or legal advice. Mary Ann Hair, CPA can only advise after reviewing your facts, records, deadlines, and filing history.
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