The IRS sends out a CP2000 Notice when they find an inconsistency while reviewing your tax returns. If your income or payment information does not match the information the IRS has on file, you will receive a CP2000 Notice.

The CP2000 Notice will explain the discrepancies that were found and how it could impact your tax return. The IRS also includes a Response form with the notice that needs to be filled out and returned to the IRS. Taxpayers are asked to either agree or disagree with what is stated in the notice and return the form to the IRS.

You should also fill out Section 3 on the Response form which authorizes someone else to contact the IRS regarding your CP2000 Notice. You can also fill out Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative to authorize someone else to contact the IRS on your behalf.

While we always suggest that you contact your tax professional when dealing with these matters; in the event that you do agree to the notice you can pay the full amount with your Response form. The IRS also provides installment plans if you cannot pay the full amount.

If you disagree with the notice, then it is your job to prove your case. This includes providing an explanation of your position and providing sufficient evidence or documentation.

Failure to respond to the initial notice or provide sufficient documentation to support your disagreement will result in a Statutory Notice of Deficiency to be sent.

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The sheer complexity of tax laws makes compliance a constant challenge. Even with the best of intentions, you could find yourself in a dispute with the IRS or another revenue agency that carries serious consequences.

At Frost Law, our experienced tax attorneys know how to resolve tax disputes of all types effectively.

Give us a call today to discuss your specific situation in a confidential consultation. Based in the Maryland, we serve clients in Virginia, Florida, Washington, D.C., throughout the United States and around the world.

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Tax disputes take shape in many different ways. Our practice is comprehensive, encompassing issues that range from state taxes to complex international filing requirements.

This includes:

• IRS audits and appeals — We have extensive experience with helping clients understand and resolve tax audits, as well as making appeals.
• IRS collections — Our experienced attorneys protect your interests when resolving tax collection issues with the IRS.
• Criminal tax — Tax fraud or evasion investigations look for evidence of willful intent to deceive tax authorities. Our attorneys can make sure your rights are protected.
• Tax litigation — Using administrative channels to settle a tax matter is certainly efficient. We also know there is also a role for aggressive litigation in resolving many tax disputes.

No matter how the dispute arose with the IRS or another agency, what’s important now is to assert your interests and find a solution that makes sense for your situation.

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