IRS Notice CP503: Second Reminder and How to Respond
A CP503 is the IRS second reminder about an unpaid balance. It warns that a lien may be filed — but it does not mean one already has been.
IRS Notice CP504: Intent to Levy and How to Stop It
A CP504 gives the IRS immediate authority over your state tax refund after 30 days — but it is not the final notice, and it carries no hearing rights.
IRS Letter LT11: Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Your Right to a Hearing
An LT11 is the IRS final notice before levy. It carries Collection Due Process rights that expire on the date printed on the notice.
IRS Notice CP2000: Underreported Income and How to Respond
A CP2000 proposes changes when third-party income data does not match your return. It is not a bill and not an audit — and it is often wrong.
IRS Notice CP501: What It Means and What to Do Next
A CP501 is the IRS reminding you that a balance remains unpaid. Nothing has escalated yet — which is exactly why it is the right moment to act.
IRS Notice CP14: What It Means and What to Do Next
What is an IRS CP14 notice? An IRS CP14 notice is the first balance-due letter the IRS sends after processing your tax return. It tells you the IRS believes you owe money for a specific tax year, states the amount, and requests payment within 21 days. The IRS refers to it formally as a Notice […]
The Truth About “Pennies on the Dollar” IRS Settlements
If you’ve ever owed the IRS money, you’ve probably seen the ads. They usually come on late at night or pop up online when you’re already stressed about your situation. “We can settle your tax debt for pennies on the dollar.”“We can reduce what you owe to almost nothing.” It sounds like exactly what you […]
Safeguarding Your IRS Payments: Defending Against Check Washing Fraud
In an era where financial scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting your IRS payments demands more awareness than it once did. Check washing fraud, a technique where thieves steal checks from the mail, erase crucial information, and manipulate the payee and amount, has seen a resurgence. Understanding exactly how this crime is committed is essential […]
IRS Disallowing 20,000 Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims
Article Highlights: Initial ERC Claim Disallowance Letters Issued Dubious TV Promotions Claim Withdrawal Process How These Letters Help Taxpayers In its ongoing effort to combat questionable Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, the IRS has sent more than 20,000 letters advising taxpayers that the agency is disallowing their claims. This initial batch of letters is going […]
IRS Offering a Withdrawal Process for Ineligible ERC Claims
Article Highlights: ERC Marketers and Promoters Potential Criminal Investigation and Prosecution About the ERC Who Can Withdraw an ERC Claim How to Withdraw a Questionable ERC Claim The IRS has created a withdrawal option to help small business owners and others who were pressured or misled by ERC marketers or promoters into filing ineligible claims. […]
