Hi, I’m Thomas, and I work for the IRS. When our records don’t match what you reported on your tax return, we’ll send you a letter proposing changes, usually a CP2000 notice. This doesn’t mean you’re being audited, but that there’s a discrepancy with your return that needs to be resolved.

Do you need to amend your CP2000 return?

If the information displayed in the CP2000 notice is correct, you do not need to amend your return unless you have additional income, credits or expenses to report. If you agree with our notice, follow the instructions to sign and return the response form in the envelope provided or fax it to the number shown on the notice.

How is a CP2000 notice different from a full audit?

A CP2000 notice is sometimes referred to as a paper audit. This is because everything happens by mail. You get the notice, then either pay or send in documents that support your original tax return. However, unlike full audits, the IRS has already made a decision.

What to do if you get a CP2000 inquiry?

Gather all the information statements under your Social Security Number. These are the forms you get at tax time reporting your income for the year (like W-2s and 1099s). Compare those statements with your tax return to see whether you left any income off your return. If so, you’ll need to properly calculate any additional tax that you may owe.

How to respond to IRS proposed tax changes?

Review the proposed changes and compare them to your tax return. If you agree, check the box, sign and date the response form and return it by the due date. You can fax it to the number in the notice or mail it using the enclosed envelope.

When do I get a notice from the IRS?

No, the notice is a proposal and informs you of a discrepancy between the information we received and the information reported on your tax return. If the discrepancy remains unresolved, or we don’t receive a response to the notice, you may receive a subsequent notice and a bill at a later date.

What happens when you get a letter from the IRS?

If we accept your explanation, we’ll send you a letter confirming the issue is resolved. If your explanation and documentation resolve some, but not all, of the discrepancies, we’ll send you a revised CP2000 with a new proposed tax calculation. Review the revised notice to determine if you agree or disagree.

Is there such a thing as a fake IRS letter?

Here’s a three-page example of the letter from 2016: Trouble is the letter is a complete fake. A fraud. It represents a continued evolution of many IRS-related scams that are increasingly sophisticated in time. The “tells” for someone who has seen and reviewed actual CP2000 notices (example here) are subtle but revealing.

What do you do with a CP2000 letter?

The videos explain the IRS Letters CP2000 and CP3219A and what to do with them. The videos also refer to additional resources at IRS.gov. The IRS Letter CP2000: Proposed Changes to Your Tax Return video tells taxpayers why they received this letter from the IRS and how to respond if they agree – or disagree – with the proposed changes.

What does the IRS letter cp3219a tell you?

The IRS Letter CP3219A: Statutory Notice of Deficiency video provides information about a proposed increase in tax and how the IRS figured this on the tax return. It also gives information about the taxpayer’s right to challenge the decision, if they choose to do so.

What to do if you get a letter from the IRS?

The IRS provides a phone number on each letter. IRS telephone assistors can explain the letter and what taxpayers need to do to resolve any discrepancies. The IRS will send another letter to the taxpayer if the taxpayer doesn’t respond to the initial notice or if the IRS can’t accept the additional information provided.

What does the IRS follow up notice cp3219a mean?

That follow-up notice is called an IRS Notice CP3219A, Statutory Notice of Deficiency. This notice gives detailed information about why the IRS proposes a tax change and how the agency determined the change. The notice tells taxpayers about their right to challenge the decision in Tax Court.

How can I check the status of my CP2000?

Taxpayers can get a status update on their CP2000 by calling the IRS (the number listed on the CP2000 notice). Taxpayers cannot look at their IRS account transcripts or their IRS online account and get the status or even see if the IRS received and is processing their response.