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What To Do When You Get IRS Letter!

Redlands Tax Expert Explains How to Handle IRS Notices Before It's Too Late

With year-end approaching and the IRS ramping up collections after recent closures, more taxpayers throughout Redlands, CA and nationwide are finding alarming letters in their mailboxes.

Here's what you need to know.

Don't Panic—But Don't Ignore It

That envelope from the IRS isn't going away. Whether it's a balance due notice, an audit letter, or a collection warning, the worst thing you can do is nothing. The IRS doesn't forget, and penalties and interest keep piling up—even when they're closed for holidays.

Read It Carefully

Look for the notice number (upper right corner) and the deadline. Some IRS letters require response within 30 days, others give you 90. Miss that deadline and you could lose valuable rights to appeal or negotiate.

Understand What They're Really Saying

Is it just a balance due? An audit? A collection notice threatening levy or lien? Each requires a different response strategy. The IRS uses specific language that sounds scary but may offer options you don't know exist, payment plans, penalty abatement, even settlements for less than you owe.

Get Professional Help Fast

As an Enrolled Agent specializing in tax resolution right here in Redlands, CA, I've seen what happens when people wait too long or try to handle complex IRS matters alone. The IRS has professional collectors and attorneys on their side. Shouldn't you?

Don't let IRS closures, holidays, or busy season delays cost you thousands in unnecessary penalties. That letter deserves immediate attention from someone local who knows how to investigate your case, gather the right evidence, and fight for the best outcome.

Serving Redlands, CA and clients nationwide.

Call Tax Debt Consultants LLC today for a free consultation: 909-570-1103 or book in-person appointment at CallTaxEA.com

Or visit TaxDebtBook.com for your free guide: "How to Make the IRS an Offer They Can't Refuse"

Carlos "The Tax Debt Detective™" Samaniego is an Enrolled Agent and founder of Tax Debt Consultants LLC, based in Redlands, California, serving clients nationwide.