- What it means
- An examination resulted in changes to your return and you owe the additional tax.
- Respond within
- 21 days from the date on the notice
- What to send
- Payment or a payment plan.
- When to get help
- If you did not participate in the examination, ask about audit reconsideration with help.
What the letter says
The examination is closed and the resulting balance is now assessed. This is the bill for it.
What to do
Pay, or set up a plan. Disputes belonged in the examination; reconsideration is possible only with new information.
What to gather
- The notice
- The examination report
- Payment records
Write back
The Payment plan request cover letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.