IRS notice help
An IRS letter can feel scary. Most can be handled calmly once you know what it means and what the deadline is.
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CP2000
The IRS thinks income on your return doesn't match what was reported to them.
Read the CP2000 guide →CP3219A
Statutory notice of deficiency, with a deadline to respond or go to Tax Court.
Read the CP3219A guide →Not listed? Use the free Decoder or see our full notice list.
What to do right now
- Find the notice number in the top or bottom right corner.
- Note the date and any response deadline.
- Don't ignore it. Deadlines can affect your options.
- Get a plain-language read: free Decoder or the $249 Tax Pro Notice Review.
Related help
Balance due? See back taxes & payment plans. Missing returns? See unfiled tax returns. Want the quick version? Grab the free cheat sheet.
Pick the help that fits
You see the price before anything starts. No retainers to get going.
Tax Pro Notice Review & Action Plan
Best if you have one IRS letter and want a clear plan.
- Secure upload of your actual notice
- Reviewed by a tax professional
- Written findings and next steps
- Typically 1–3 business days
- Full $249 counts toward the $599 or $799 Assessment within 30 days
IRS Situation Assessment
Best if you owe, have several letters or unfiled years.
- Full review of your IRS situation
- IRS records reviewed with your OK
- Your realistic options, in writing
- Price for any next step before work starts
Rush IRS Situation Assessment
Best if a deadline is close and you need answers sooner.
- Everything in the Assessment
- Prioritized when a deadline is close
- Price for any next step before work starts
Start small, upgrade anytime: the full $249 counts toward the $599 or $799 Assessment if you upgrade within 30 days. Checkout is secure, through our payment processor.
Questions people ask
Is a CP504 serious?
It means the IRS intends to levy if the balance isn't addressed. It's worth acting before the date on the letter.
Should I call the IRS myself?
You can. Many people prefer to understand their options first so the call goes better.
Exactly what you get for $249
- Review of your actual IRS notice by a tax professional
- What it means, in plain English
- The dates that matter
- What the IRS is asking you to do
- What is still unknown or missing
- Your recommended next steps, in a written action plan
- Typically delivered in 1–3 business days
Professional review, not a promise of any IRS result. The full $249 counts toward the $599 Assessment within 30 days.
Not an anonymous call center. Caros Group is led by founder Chad Caros, CFP®, CDFA®, MBA, with online help from our Huntsville team.
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Tell us what you got
Request a free callback, call (256) 690-0213, or upload your notice with the $249 review.
A tax professional reviews it
We read your actual notice and, with your OK, your IRS records. You get the findings in writing.
You choose the next step
We explain the options that may fit and quote any further work in writing first. No pressure, results vary.
Call The Caros Group at (256) 690-0213
Let's look at your letter together.
Tell us what the IRS sent. A tax professional will explain it in plain language and show you the options that may fit, with the price in writing first.
No pressure. No SSN by email or chat. Results vary.