The IRS (Internal Revenue Service)wants you to understand the different notices that you could get in 2024. This new tax season is halfway through. Do not forget that the deadline to file will be April 15 for most American taxpayers.
Unless you get a filing extension, you will have to pay your taxes and file by April 15. In general, your notice will explain to you why the IRS contacted you. Then, you should follow some instructions to avoid penalties.
If you believe the notice is suspicious or it may be a scam, contact the IRS at 800-829-1040. In this way, you will be able to find out if it is authentic or if it is fraudulent.
WHY COULD I GET A NOTICE FROM THE IRS?
More often than not, the Internal Revenue Service will send you a notice because you owe them money. In other words, they would say you have a balance due.
On other occasions, the Internal Revenue Service may contact you because you are due a smaller or larger refund. Sometimes they simply have a question regarding your tax return.
Often, they just need to check your identity. Do not worry because usually they just need additional information because your tax return was not accurate or incomplete.
THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE MAY CHANGE YOUR RETURN
If they IRS reviews your tax return and they find a mistake, they will send you a notice to tell you they have changed your tax return. Although a tax refund can be sent in less than 21 days, it is not always the case.
When they expect delays, they will also send you a notice to let you know it will take longer to process it. The steps to follow when you get a notice are:
- read it carefully
- respond the IRS
- pay
- keep a copy of the notice
- contact the IRS if necessary