Get Department Of The Treasury Internal Revenue Service Important Change Publication 531 Cat

Real IRS letters have either a notice number (CP) or letter number (LTR) on either the top or bottom right-hand corner of the letter. If there's no notice number or letter, it's likely that the letter is fraudulent. It's recommended you call the IRS at 800-829-1040.

The IRS sends notices and letters for the following reasons: You have a balance due. You are due a larger or smaller refund. We have a question about your tax return.

If the IRS determines that tips have been underreported, you could end up paying FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare contributions) on that income.

The IRS never initiates contact with taxpayers by email, text or social media regarding a bill or tax refund. As a reminder: Never click on any unsolicited communication claiming to be the IRS as it may surreptitiously load malware.

Most IRS letters are called “notices,” and they always contain the IRS logo. You may receive multiple letters or notices for the same issue. The letter should clearly explain the reason for contacting you and what you may need to do in response. Letters always include your rights as a taxpayer.

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 IRS Online Account. The IRS offers several o ptions to help taxpayers who are struggling to pay a tax bill. Reply only if instructed to do so.

Visit the IRS Web site, .irs.gov, to use the “Where's My Refund?” interactive tool to determine if they are really getting a refund, rather than responding to the e-mail message. Forward the suspicious e-mail or url address to the IRS mailbox phishing@irs.gov, then delete the e-mail from their inbox.