IRS Notices, Audits & Tax Debt

Receiving a letter from the IRS can be stressful, especially when you are unsure what it means or how to respond. IRS notices may request information, explain a change to a tax return, identify an unpaid balance, or describe another tax issue. An audit involves the IRS reviewing information reported on a tax return, while tax debt refers to unpaid tax obligations.

Castro & Nguyen CPAs, PLLC helps individuals and small business owners understand their tax correspondence, organize relevant records, and discuss appropriate next steps based on their situation.

This service may help individuals, self-employed professionals, real estate investors, and small business owners who have received an IRS letter, are facing an audit, have unfiled tax returns, or are concerned about unpaid tax balances. It can also be useful if you disagree with information in a notice, do not understand what documents the IRS is requesting, or need help organizing records before responding.

Addressing a tax issue early can help you understand what is being requested and avoid overlooking important instructions. If you have received a notice, keep the entire letter and any related documents together so they can be reviewed.

Depending on the issue and the services agreed upon, assistance may include reviewing IRS notices, explaining the information requested, organizing supporting documents, reviewing relevant tax returns, identifying missing filings, and discussing possible next steps for addressing the matter.

For tax debt concerns, the review may include discussing available payment arrangements or other options that could apply under current IRS rules. Audit-related assistance may involve organizing records and reviewing information relevant to the questions raised by the IRS. The exact services available—including whether the firm can communicate or represent you directly before the IRS—should be confirmed during the initial consultation.