If you get one of these notices from the IRS, just remember: unless it says “your tax return is under examination” it is not an audit! Most letters and notices can be dealt with easily. See these tips from the IRS on Notices and Letters:

http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/b2bac5?reqfrom=share

A letter or notice could deal with something as simple as a request for more information on a particular deduction to a misspelling or transposition of a social security number (or other ID number). Usually a response letter is all that is needed to clear things up. Sometimes more detail is needed and that is when you need to discuss it with your preparer (actually, it is best to let your preparer know that something has been received so it can be discussed if needed.)

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