You’ve opened that ominous IRS envelope and found that you have a notice. In the upper right-hand corner of the first page, it identifies itself as a CP19 notice.

What is a CP19 Notice?

A CP19 notice informs you that the IRS has increased the amount of tax you owe.

Why? Because they believe you claimed one or more deductions or credits you shouldn’t have.

Why does the IRS Think I’ve Made an Error?

Besides your return, the IRS receives financial data about you from third parties such as your employers, clients, banks and more.

As you know, there are also many rules about what you can claim as a deduction and what qualifies you for a tax credit.

Based on the information available to them (or lack thereof), the IRS has made the determination that you owe additional tax.

Now What?

Stay calm. Breathe. You have the opportunity to review the changes they’ve made and respond.

The IRS can make mistakes. Sometimes issues arise that could be resolved with further documentation.

As the IRS advises, you may want to review this notice with your tax professional.

If you prepared your return on your own, now would be a great time to call in the expertise of an Enrolled Agent (EA). An EA can review your return to see if it was completed correctly and if there is another deduction or credit you are entitled to that can offset the error.

Your EA will also advise as to the best course of action if you do end up owing the IRS.

How Do I Prevent the IRS from Sending Me Notices?

Filing your taxes correctly each year will go a long way toward preventing problems down the road. With new tax laws coming out on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to get an experienced EA to help you file your taxes each year.

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Jeffrey Schneider, EA, CTRS, NTPI Fellow has the knowledge and expertise to help you reach a favorable outcome with the IRS. He is the head honcho at SFS Tax Problem Solutions as well as an Enrolled Agent and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist.
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