Agreed on audit numbers but CP22 now shows double the amount owed
So I went through an audit about 6 months ago for my 2022 taxes. After several back-and-forth calls and document submissions, the auditor and I finally agreed on an amount I owed - about $3,800. I was actually relieved since I thought it might be worse. Fast forward to yesterday when I received a CP22 notice in the mail. I opened it expecting to see the $3,800 we had agreed upon, but instead it shows I owe $7,650! This is literally double what we agreed to during the audit process. I'm completely freaking out right now. Has anyone else experienced something like this? Did the IRS just decide to change the amount without telling me? I thought once we settled on a number in the audit, that was supposed to be final. Do I need to call them back? Should I get a tax attorney involved? I really can't afford to pay double what we agreed to.
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Oliver Schmidt
This definitely sounds like an error in processing rather than the IRS arbitrarily changing amounts. When you reach an agreement during an audit, there should be documentation of the agreed amount. What likely happened is that something got entered incorrectly in their system when processing the results of your audit. First, check if you received a closing letter from your audit that shows the agreed amount. This would be Form 4549 (Income Tax Examination Changes) or something similar that outlines the adjustments and the amount you owe. Compare this with your CP22 notice to confirm the discrepancy.
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Amina Diop
•I do have the Form 4549 that shows the $3,800 amount we agreed on! The auditor had me sign it and everything. So this CP22 definitely doesn't match what we agreed to. What's my next step? Do I call the general IRS number or try to contact the auditor directly?
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Oliver Schmidt
•Since you have the Form 4549 with the agreed amount, you should call the number listed on your CP22 notice as soon as possible. Have both documents ready when you call. Explain that you've completed an audit, have the signed Form 4549 showing the agreed amount, and that the CP22 amount doesn't match. If you can't get through on the CP22 number, try contacting your original auditor. They may be able to help correct the error internally. Document all your communication attempts and keep copies of everything. This is likely a processing error that can be fixed, but you'll want to address it quickly before any additional notices or collection actions occur.
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Isabella Santos
For what it's worth, this happens more often than people realize with post-audit CP22 notices. The IRS systems don't always properly sync up the audit adjustments with their automated billing system. One tip that helped me: when you do get through to someone, ask them to document everything in your account notes. Then request a "record of account" transcript afterward to verify the corrections were properly noted in their system.
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Ravi Sharma
•Can you request that transcript online or do you have to call again? This whole process gives me so much anxiety.
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Isabella Santos
•You can request a record of account transcript online through the IRS website if you have an online account set up. Go to irs.gov, log in to your account, and request the transcript. They usually process it within 5-10 business days. If you don't have an online account, you can also use Form 4506-T to request it by mail, but that takes longer (usually 2-3 weeks). The online method is definitely faster and easier if you're already set up with an online account.
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Freya Larsen
Could this be penalty and interest on top of the original amount? When did you get the CP22 compared to when you agreed to the audit results? If it's been a while, the IRS adds penalties and interest which can really add up.
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Amina Diop
•The audit concluded about 6 months ago, and I just got the CP22 yesterday. But even with penalties and interest, it shouldn't double the amount in just 6 months. The notice does break down some penalties and interest but the base amount itself is showing as around $6,800 instead of the $3,800 we agreed on during the audit. So something is definitely wrong with their calculations.
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Omar Hassan
•The IRS penalty rate is nowhere near 100% for 6 months. Even with the failure to pay penalty (0.5% per month) and interest (federal short-term rate plus 3%, currently around 7% annually), the most the penalties and interest should add is maybe 10-15% to the original amount over 6 months. Doubling the amount definitely indicates an error.
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