tax tips for tax year 2008
Tax Tip 17 IRS Notices
If you receive a notice from the Internal Revenue Service that you believe is incorrect, you should respond as soon as possible by calling the telephone number identified on the notice or by writing to the office that sent you the bill. Publication 594, the IRS Collection Process, contains guidance on how to respond to notices, but, generally speaking, you should carefully explain your position and include with your response a copy of your notice and copies of any cancelled checks or other documents which help support your position. If you need more time to formulate a response or to gather information, you should contact the IRS immediately to ask for additional time.
You may also call the customer service center in Philadelphia at +1 (215) 516-2000 or the Paris, France, office at +33 (0)1 43 12 25 55 to receive certain limited assistance regarding notices.