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Income the IRS received doesn't match your return
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Income or payment information the IRS received from third parties such as employers or banks does not match what you reported on your return. The difference may raise or lower your tax, or not change it at all; the notice is a proposal, not a bill.
The IRS matched your return against W-2s, 1099s and other forms it received and found a difference.
The IRS page describes two paths, one if you agree with the change and one if you do not. The response form that came with your letter is where you mark which one applies.
If you do not reply or the discrepancy cannot be resolved, the IRS may send another notice and a bill.
IRS letters arrive by mail and carry a notice number, your name and the tax year. The IRS does not open contact by text, email or social media, and does not ask for payment by gift card.
Check the notice number against the official IRS site before you respond, and respond only to the address or number printed on the official page.
Income or payment information the IRS received from third parties such as employers or banks does not match what you reported on your return. The difference may raise or lower your tax, or not change it at all; the notice is a proposal, not a bill. The IRS page for it is titled 'Understanding your CP2000 series notice'.
Reply to the notice by the date listed on it. The date printed on your letter controls; the IRS page for this notice is the source.
If you do not reply or the discrepancy cannot be resolved, the IRS may send another notice and a bill.
IRS notices arrive by mail with your name, a notice number and a tax year. Check the number on the official site before you respond, and never pay by gift card or wire on the strength of a phone call.
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