Understanding Some Common Letters and Notices From the IRS

For many taxpayers, tax season ended when they e-filed or popped their returns into the mail on or before Tax Day, April 18, 2022. But for others, it was just the beginning. As the IRS processes returns, the agency matches taxpayer data to forms, checks payments received against balances, and checks for mistakes. The result? Mailboxes filled with notices and letters. That’s why this time of year is often referred to as tax correspondence season.

The notices will vary depending on what the IRS alleges is missing or needs to be resolved. Here’s a quick look at some of the ...