Received a Notice? Our Attorneys Provide Strategic Responses
Seeing a letter in your mailbox from the IRS can instantly cause you to be anxious and worried, but the right legal team can help.
Nearly all IRS notices provide very specific directions about the next steps to take, deadlines, and consequences of inaction. If you fail to respond, you risk facing unwanted actions ranging from tax assessments to involuntary collections. That’s why strategy is critical.
Don’t ignore those notices. Instead, reach out to our IRS notice attorney for immediate support. Our Settle-based tax resolution firm helps clients throughout the United States to resolve even the most challenging of notices. Contact us at Seattle Legal Services to get help today.
You’re in the Right Place If…
If you’ve received an IRS notice, don’t put it aside for another day. We can help with an IRS notice, no matter what type of notice it is. You’re in the right place if:
- You received a balance due notice. The IRS is demanding payment.
- You received a CP2000 or underreporting notice.
- You received a levy or wage garnishment warning.
- You received Letter 1058 or LT11 (Final Notice of Intent to Levy). At this point, action is critical – the IRS has reached out numerous times without results, and now, they plan to seize your assets.
- You are being contacted by the Automated Collection System (ACS). Even though these notices come automatically, they can have serious consequences.
- A Revenue Officer has been assigned to your case. We can help whether you’ve received a notice about an assignment or a 725-B letter requesting an in-person meeting.
If you are unsure how to respond to an IRS letter, our tax attorneys can help you understand what’s happening, the risks of inaction, and the best strategy to move forward. Missed a deadline on a notice? Don’t wait for another notice or for the IRS to take action – contact us immediately to talk.
We Handle All IRS Notices – No Matter the Type
IRS notices are often confusing, frustrating, or even scary. Sometimes you know what the IRS is saying isn’t accurate or is flat out wrong, but in other cases, you may not even understand what the notice is saying.
When you call our IRS notice attorney, we’ll help you decipher the notice and move forward. If you’ve received any of the following IRS notices, contact us for help.
- Automated Collection System (ACS) notices
- Balance due and collection notices (CP14, CP501, CP503, CP504, etc.)
- Underreporting notices (CP2000 series)
- Levy and enforcement letters (Letter 1058, LT11, etc.)
- Audit-related notices
- Summons and document requests
- Employment tax and business notices
- Appeals and reconsideration letters
If it comes from the IRS, we handle it. That applies even when the IRS notice doesn’t provide specific directions. Sometimes notices are just to inform you of what’s happening. Let us clarify what’s really going on.
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore an IRS Notice
In nearly every situation, you can avoid costly and frustrating outcomes by just acting on the IRS notice you received.
Here’s why you should reach out for help and never ignore an IRS notice:
- Deadlines may limit your rights. If you wait too long, you may lose the opportunity to appeal a decision, request more time, stop collection actions, or apply for certain relief options.
- Failure to respond can trigger enforced collections. If you don’t respond to certain notices, the IRS will ultimately take action to enforce the collection process.
- The IRS may file a federal tax lien. Tax liens attach to assets, making it very hard to sell, transfer, or borrow against your own property.
- Wages or bank accounts may be levied. Once they provide the proper notice, the IRS can seize the funds in your bank account or initiate a wage garnishment.
- Penalties and interest continue to accrue. Interest and some penalties will continue to accrue until you pay. The sooner you act, even if you cannot resolve the debt in full, the higher the potential savings.
- Certain appeal rights expire quickly. Appeals are one of the most powerful tool you have to get justice, but they have strict deadlines.
We’re here to help you. In every one of these situations, our IRS notice attorney can offer insight, legal guidance, and detailed steps to correct the problem and put you on a path toward reduced debt and less IRS frustration.
Our Approach to IRS Notice Representation
When you contact our IRS letter lawyer, we go to work and develop a personalized strategy for you based on your specific situation. With our experience, we can often give you clarity on the next steps as soon as you reach out.
Here’s what we will do for you:
- Review the notice and identify deadlines.
- Obtain IRS transcripts.
- Analyze enforcement risk.
- Determine whether the notice involves audit, collections, or assessment.
- Contact the IRS on your behalf.
When you hire our firm, we’ll develop a resolution strategy involving a relief option such as:
- Payment plan: Establish a plan that fits your budget and helps you catch up over time.
- Appeals: We’ll appeal decisions that are inaccurate or when you disagree.
- Audit defense: Our team will prepare for your audit, help ease your mind, and address any concerns that the IRS has. We handle the IRS auditors directly for you.
- Collection Due Process hearing: Let our Settle IRS tax attorney become your voice in these tense situations.
- Penalty abatement: Our team will apply the law to your case to remove or reduce tax penalties, such as for failure to file your taxes or pay your debt, when allowable.
- Settlement evaluation: In situations where you wish to settle your debt for less than you are owed, we can create a plan to justify this to the IRS.
- Help with liens: Whether you need a lien released, withdrawn, subordinated, or otherwise managed, our attorneys can help.
- Levy protection: Rely on our tax attorneys to help you avoid, stop, appeal, or reduce the risk of IRS or state levies.
The sooner you reach out to us, the better your chances are of resolving the matter on your terms and often for less.
Automated Collection System (ACS) Cases
Many times, the initial IRS collection notices you receive come through the ACS, not a person. That doesn’t mean they are any less important. The ACS can levy penalties, adjust returns, and start collection actions like garnishments or bank levies.
The sooner you act, the better. When you act now and engage the right legal help, you protect yourself and your finances from potentially disastrous consequences.
Business IRS Notices
Businesses can also receive IRS notices, and the consequences can be worse than they are for individuals. Act now to avoid the worst outcomes and to preserve your options. We can help you with:
- Payroll tax notices.
- Employment tax balance due letters.
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty notices.
- ERC review letters.
- Business audit correspondence.
No matter how extensive or simplistic your notice seems, we can help you navigate your rights. Contact us for immediate help.
What Happens After You Hire an IRS Notice Attorney
Here’s what you can expect when you hire us to be your IRS notice attorney. The team at Seattle Legal Services will
- Handle the IRS on your behalf – let us take over communication.
- Meet all deadlines – never worry about missing a deadline again.
- Develop a strategy – it’s critical to move forward thoughtfully.
- Minimize risks – our attorneys ensure that mistakes never derail your progress, which often happens when taxpayers take a DIY approach.
Hiring our attorneys means less stress and a better resolution process. Let us evaluate your case and help you resolve it.
When You May Not Need an Attorney
Not all IRS notices require legal representation. You may be able to handle:
- Minor math errors.
- Simple informational requests.
- Small balance that can be paid immediately.
But when issues are more complicated, you need an attorney – and that’s where we come in.
Why Choose Seattle Legal Services PLLC
The bottom line is, when you receive an IRS notice in the mail, open it, read it, and, when you’re unsure what to do or need expert-level help, contact us. As Seattle-based attorneys providing IRS help across the United States for years, we can provide the guidance you need.
We’ll talk to the IRS for you, create a strategy for your case, and provide clear answers to your questions. You’re not on your own through this process – contact us at Seattle Legal Services today.
FAQs About IRS Notices
What happens if I ignore an IRS notice?
That depends on the notice. In all cases, failure to act will result in further action by the IRS.
How long do I have to respond to an IRS letter?
Each deadline is a bit different, but the IRS should document the expectations for you in the letter. We can help you figure out deadlines.
Can an IRS notice lead to wage garnishment?
Absolutely, especially if you fail to take action or meet the IRS demands for more information. The IRS must send a Final Intent to Levy notice with your right to a hearing before garnishing your wages.
What is Letter 1058 or LT11?
IRS Letter 1058, also called an LT11, is a final notice for intent to levy. The IRS has made the move to seize assets in your case, but you have 30 days to appeal before that happens.
What is a CP2000 notice?
CP2000 indicates a discrepancy on your tax return and other information submitted by the IRS for you, such as your bank or employer. It typically leads to a return adjustment, but you do have the right to respond.
Can you speak to the IRS on my behalf?
Yes, once you agree to work with us, our IRS notice attorney can become the intermediary protecting you throughout this process. We can speak to the IRS on your behalf.
Will hiring an attorney stop collections immediately?
Often yes, but it depends on the situation. Our attorneys can appeal pending levies, and when possible, we can file appeals to in-progress levies based on procedural error or financial hardship. We can also negotiate payment arrangements that require the IRS to stop collections.
Can I set up a payment plan after receiving a notice?
Most of the time, you can do so, but it depends on the specifics of your case. The sooner you respond to the IRS, the better your chances are of doing so.
Respond to IRS Notices the Right Way
At Seattle Legal Services, PLLC, we can help you navigate any IRS notice you receive and provide you with clarity on all of your options. We encourage you to act as soon as possible. Set up a consultation with us now to talk about your options.