Help with CP2000 Notice - Missing 1099-NEC on tax return... What are my next steps?

So frustrated right now. Just received a CP2000 notice from the IRS claiming my husband and I failed to report 1099-NEC income on our tax return. They're saying we owe an additional $8,200! I went back and double-checked how everything was entered in TurboTax. The income is definitely there on Schedule C and Form 8995. Line 8 clearly shows that income and a small loss from my husband's side business. I'm completely confused about what I supposedly did wrong. The income was reported exactly where it should be! This feels like the IRS didn't actually look at our full return. Should I just email them back with screenshots showing where the income appears on our forms? Call them directly? Send a formal response letter? I've never dealt with a CP2000 before and don't want to make this worse by responding incorrectly. Anyone deal with this kind of notice before? What's the best way to resolve this mess?

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Ravi Malhotra

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I've helped quite a few clients with CP2000 notices. Don't panic - this happens more often than you'd think! First, don't email screenshots. The IRS requires a formal response to a CP2000. There should be a response form included with your notice. You'll want to check the box indicating you disagree with the changes and explain why. In your explanation, clearly state that the 1099-NEC income was properly reported on Schedule C and Form 8995, with specific reference to Line 8. Include copies (not originals) of your Schedule C, Form 8995, and the 1099-NEC. Make sure to keep copies of everything you send. Mail your response to the address on the notice using certified mail with return receipt requested so you have proof of delivery. The IRS typically takes 8-12 weeks to process responses to CP2000 notices. Don't worry too much - this type of mismatch happens frequently when income is reported on schedules rather than directly on Form 1040.

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Ravi Malhotra

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You generally have 30 days from the date on the notice to respond, though you can call the number on the notice to request an extension if needed. I strongly recommend not waiting - addressing it promptly shows good faith and prevents additional penalties from accruing. The response form is sufficient - no need for a separate cover letter. Just clearly mark which box applies (you disagree) and use the explanation section to concisely state that the income was properly reported on Schedule C, Line 8 and Form 8995. Then attach copies of those forms from your return. Keep your explanation factual and to the point. The IRS personnel reviewing these responses look for specific information, not lengthy narratives.

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Omar Farouk

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Just went through this exact situation last year! Check out https://taxr.ai - it saved me so much stress with my CP2000 notice. I uploaded my notice and tax documents, and it showed exactly where the mismatch happened. In my case, the income was reported correctly (like yours), but on a schedule the IRS automated system didn't match up properly. The tool generated a detailed response letter explaining exactly where the income appeared on my return, with references to the specific lines and forms. I just printed it, attached my supporting documents, and sent it in. Case closed within 6 weeks - no additional tax owed!

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Omar Farouk

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It works by analyzing both your tax documents and the CP2000 notice to identify exactly where the discrepancy is happening. It uses pretty sophisticated scanning to match the income amounts from your 1099s with where they appear on your tax forms. For your dad's situation, it would pinpoint exactly where the mismatch is occurring. As for security, that was my biggest concern too. They use bank-level encryption for all document uploads and don't store your documents after analysis. You do create an account, but you can delete everything after you're done. I researched it pretty thoroughly before using it because I was paranoid about my tax info.

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Chloe Davis

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Update on my dad's CP2000 situation: I convinced him to try taxr.ai after seeing it mentioned here. He was really stressed about owing an extra $5k for "unreported" investment income. The system immediately found that his brokerage income WAS reported, but on Schedule D instead of where the IRS automatic system was looking. It created a response letter explaining exactly where each transaction appeared on his return. He sent it in last month and just got confirmation that the case was closed with no additional tax due! Saved him from paying taxes twice on the same income. He's super relieved and wanted me to share since he's not on Reddit. The IRS computer systems really need updating if they keep missing properly reported income!

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Diego Chavez

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If you need to talk to a real person at the IRS about this, good luck getting through on your own. I spent HOURS on hold trying to resolve my CP2000 notice. Finally found https://claimyr.com through a tax forum and watched their demo at https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c. They basically wait on hold with the IRS for you, then call you when an actual agent is on the line. I was skeptical, but they got me through to an IRS agent in about 2 hours (while I went about my day). The agent confirmed I had reported everything correctly and noted it in my file. Got a confirmation letter a month later that the issue was resolved. Speaking directly with an agent was SO much better than just sending in paperwork and hoping someone reads it.

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Diego Chavez

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The service doesn't talk to the IRS for you - they just wait in the phone queue. When an agent actually answers, they connect you to the call. You're the one who speaks with the IRS agent directly and handles all identity verification. They're basically just a hold-waiting service. I had the exact same concerns about identity verification. You're absolutely right that the IRS would never discuss your account with a third party. When the agent comes on the line, you're immediately connected, so you're the one providing all your personal verification information. The service never hears any of that part.

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Sean O'Brien

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I need to eat crow on this one. After calling BS on that Claimyr service, I decided to try it because I was desperate to talk to someone at the IRS about my CP2000. Hate to admit it, but it actually worked. I was able to do other things while they waited on hold (3+ hours!), then got a text when they connected me to an agent. Explained my situation that income was reported on Schedule C, and the agent confirmed they could see it right there. She made notes in my account and told me exactly what to send with my response. The IRS really needs to fix their automated matching system... and their hold times. But at least I got it sorted without wasting an entire day on hold.

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Zara Shah

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Yes, you can request a "Wage and Income Transcript" directly from the IRS which will show exactly what was reported to them on your behalf! You can get this online through the IRS website by creating an account at irs.gov/transcripts or by filing Form 4506-T. This is super helpful because it shows the exact amounts that were reported to the IRS by third parties (employers, banks, clients, etc). That way you can see if what you have matches what they have. In my sister's case, her client had submitted a higher amount to the IRS than what was on the copy they gave her.

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