IRS tax help in Tampa
An IRS letter is stressful, but most have a straightforward answer and a deadline you can meet. The sooner it's looked at, the more options you have.
When to get help
- You received an IRS notice, such as a CP2000, CP14 or CP504
- You owe back taxes you can't pay in full
- You haven't filed for one or more years
- Your wages or bank account are facing a levy
- You have payroll tax problems from a business
What to do right now
- Don't ignore the letter. Every IRS notice has a response deadline, and options narrow once it passes.
- Find the notice number. It's in the top or bottom right corner, like CP2000 or LT11. It tells you what the IRS wants.
- Don't call the IRS first. Have someone read the notice before you talk to them, so you don't agree to something you don't owe.
- Get it looked at. Request a consultation and include the notice number. You'll get a secure way to send the letter itself.
How problems get resolved
Notice responses
Answering CP2000 underreporting notices and other IRS letters with documentation.
Unfiled returns
Preparing missing returns, usually the last six years, to get back into compliance.
Payment plans
Setting up installment agreements you can actually afford.
Penalty relief
First-time abatement and reasonable-cause requests to remove penalties.
Representation
A licensed CPA can talk to the IRS on your behalf with a power of attorney, so you don't have to.
What affects the price
- Type of notice and amount in question.
- Number of unfiled years.
- Whether payroll or business taxes are involved.
- How much contact with the IRS is needed.
Every engagement starts with a flat quote, before any work begins.
IRS deadlines after Florida hurricanes
After major hurricanes, the IRS often postpones filing and payment deadlines for affected Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Pasco. If a storm hit while a notice deadline was running, the deadline may have moved, which is worth checking before you respond.
Common questions
I got a CP2000. Do I owe that amount?
Not necessarily. A CP2000 is a proposed change based on income the IRS matched to your return. It's often partly or fully wrong, and you can respond with documentation.
How many years of unfiled returns do I need to file?
Usually the last six years brings you into good standing, but it depends on your situation.
Can I set up a payment plan?
Most people who owe can. The type of plan depends on how much you owe and how quickly you can pay it.
Will I have to talk to the IRS?
Usually not. With a power of attorney, your CPA handles the contact.
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Areas we serve
IRS tax help across Tampa and these nearby communities: