Need help making sense of this IRS computation notice - will I owe $3,364?
I just received this notice from the IRS and I'm honestly freaking out a bit. There's this computation form they want me to agree to, and it says something about owing $3,364. I don't really understand all the tax jargon in the document. Basically, the letter asks me to either agree to their computation or dispute it. If I just sign and return the form agreeing to their numbers, does that mean I'll immediately owe them $3,364? I don't have that kind of money sitting around! The notice mentions something about adjustments to my reported income from last year, but I thought I filed everything correctly. I used TurboTax and double-checked everything. I'm totally confused about what to do next and really don't want to make a mistake that costs me thousands. Any advice would be super appreciated.
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A Man D Mortal
This sounds like a CP2000 notice, which is a proposed change to your tax return based on income that the IRS believes you didn't report. It's essentially saying they received information (like a 1099 or W-2) that doesn't match what you included on your return. If you agree with their assessment, then yes, you would owe the $3,364. However, you should carefully review what they're saying you missed before agreeing. Compare the income sources they list against what you reported on your return. Sometimes the IRS makes mistakes or doesn't have complete information. You have options: 1) Agree and pay if it's correct, 2) Partially agree if only some points are valid, or 3) Disagree completely and provide documentation supporting your original filing. Don't panic - you typically have time to respond and can set up a payment plan if needed.
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Zadie Patel
•Thank you so much for explaining! Do I need to hire a tax professional to help me respond to this, or is this something I can handle on my own? And if I do find that they're right and I missed reporting some income, can I set up a payment plan instead of paying it all at once?
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A Man D Mortal
•Whether you need a tax professional depends on how complex your tax situation is and how comfortable you are reviewing your own documents. Many people successfully respond to CP2000 notices on their own, especially if it's a straightforward situation like a forgotten 1099. Just carefully compare what the IRS says you received against what you reported. Yes, if you do end up owing money, the IRS offers payment plans (installment agreements) that allow you to pay over time. There's usually a small setup fee, and you'll continue to accrue some interest and penalties, but it's much better than not responding at all. You can apply for a payment plan directly on the IRS website after you've agreed to the amount owed.
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Kelsey Hawkins
I've dealt with these computation notices before. One important thing to note: even if you agree with their assessment, you might qualify for penalty abatement, especially if this is your first notice or you've had a good compliance history. You can specifically request "First Time Penalty Abatement" if you've had no significant issues with the IRS for the past 3 years. This won't reduce the tax amount or interest, but could save you hundreds in penalties. Just call the IRS (or use one of those services mentioned) and specifically ask about penalty abatement options. The worst they can say is no!
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Dylan Fisher
•Is this something you have to specifically request? I paid a similar notice last year and no one mentioned anything about penalty abatement to me. I had a perfect tax record before that too.
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Kelsey Hawkins
•Yes, you absolutely have to specifically request penalty abatement - the IRS will almost never offer it voluntarily! It's not widely advertised, but it's an official IRS administrative waiver. Many people qualify but never know to ask for it. If you paid penalties within the last 2-3 years and had a clean record before that, you might be able to request a retroactive abatement and get those penalties refunded. You'd need to call the IRS and specifically request "First Time Penalty Abatement" for the tax year in question, explaining that you had a good compliance history before that. It's definitely worth trying!
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Edwards Hugo
Whatever you do, DON'T ignore this notice!! My brother thought his CP2000 was a mistake and just tossed it aside. Fast forward 6 months and his bank account got levied. The IRS had gone ahead with their computation, added more penalties for non-response, and then took collection action. Even if you need more time to sort it out, make sure you respond before the deadline (usually 30 days) requesting more time. The IRS is actually pretty reasonable if you communicate with them, but they have zero patience for people who ignore their notices.
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Gianna Scott
•This is solid advice. I work in a tax office and we see this all the time. People bring in final collection notices for issues that could have been easily resolved months earlier. By that point, options are much more limited and the amounts owed have usually increased significantly.
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