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Begin by reading the letter carefully and in its entirety. Many times, all you need to do is respond. Typically, the notice will be about a specific issue regarding your federal tax return. For example, it may explain that you owe a tax and will state the amount you owe.  \nAgain, make sure to read the letter carefully as each issue has specific directions. If you agree with the notice, you typically do not need to reply unless there are other instructions like making a payment. If you do not agree with the notice, you should respond by writing a letter to explain why you disagree, include the bottom tear-off portion of the notice, and provide any supporting documents.  \nLast, but not least, be alert for tax scams – the IRS writes letters – it does not contact people by email or social media.  \nIf you find yourself with an IRS letter or problem, please give our office a call to see if we can help you for FREE at our toll-free number, 844-675-7829 (844-MPLS TAX) . Do not work against the IRS alone!  \nBy Kerri Gallagher, Legal Intern, and Rebecca Stavish, Esq., MidPenn LITC Attorney","cbCaijE76StPS3h3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijE76StPS3h3","pdf",170773,"English","# Responding to an IRS Letter\n## Steps for Handling IRS Notices\n## Disagreeing with an IRS Notice\n## Identifying Tax Scams\n## Contacting Legal Aid","[{\"question\":\"What should I do first when I receive a letter from the IRS?\",\"answer\":\"You should remain calm and read the letter carefully and in its entirety to understand the specific issue or instruction regarding your federal tax return.\"},{\"question\":\"Do I need to reply if I agree with the information in the IRS notice?\",\"answer\":\"Typically, you do not need to reply if you agree with the notice, unless the letter contains specific instructions such as making a payment.\"},{\"question\":\"How should I respond if I disagree with the IRS notice?\",\"answer\":\"You should write a letter explaining why you disagree, include the tear-off portion from the bottom of the notice, and provide any relevant supporting documentation.\"},{\"question\":\"How can I distinguish between official IRS contact and a tax scam?\",\"answer\":\"Be alert, as the IRS only contacts taxpayers via official letters; they do not initiate contact through email or social media.\"}]","What Do You Do When You Get A Letter From The IRS - Guidance and Assistance | PDF",1789632915]