How To Respond To An IRS Notice Of Deficiency

How To Respond To An IRS Notice Of Deficiency

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026 An IRS notice of deficiency starts a 90-day clock, and that clock is the first thing to deal with. You have 90 days from the date printed on the...
CP504 Notice: What The IRS Can Actually Take And What To Do First

CP504 Notice: What The IRS Can Actually Take And What To Do First

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 5, 2026 If a CP504 notice just landed in your mailbox, here’s the short version. The IRS wants a past-due balance, and it’s warning you that...
How To Respond To A CP2000 Notice Without Overpaying

How To Respond To A CP2000 Notice Without Overpaying

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 3, 2026 A CP2000 notice gives you a short window, usually 30 days from the date on the letter, to respond. It is not an audit and not a bill. It is a...
IRS Audit Reconsideration: How To Reopen A Closed Audit

IRS Audit Reconsideration: How To Reopen A Closed Audit

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 1, 2026 If you got a tax bill from an audit you never really fought, IRS audit reconsideration is your way back in. It is a request to have the IRS...
Offer In Compromise Vs. IRS Payment Plan: Which Fits?

Offer In Compromise Vs. IRS Payment Plan: Which Fits?

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: July 2, 2026 Owe the IRS more than you can pay right now? Two programs come up more than any others: an offer in compromise and an installment agreement. An...