Received CP3219A after responding to CP2000 last year - no response from IRS on same issue

This is unfortunately a common problem with the IRS right now. What you're experiencing is that your response to the CP2000 likely got caught in their massive backlog. The CP3219A (Notice of Deficiency) is the next step when the IRS believes you haven't responded to the CP2000, even though you did. The most important thing to know is that the CP3219A has a strict 90-day deadline to either file a petition with the Tax Court or resolve it directly with the IRS. This deadline cannot be extended, so you need to act quickly. I would recommend calling the IRS at the number on your notice immediately. Explain that you responded to the CP2000 and have proof of your response (keep your fax confirmation and/or certified mail receipt if you have it). Ask to speak with someone in the department handling your case. Also, resend your entire response package again with a cover letter explaining this is your second submission and reference both notice numbers. Send it certified mail so you have proof of delivery.

I went through something similar with a CP2000 and then CP3219A last year. After weeks of frustration, I found this service called taxr.ai that really helped me organize all my documentation and create a proper response. I uploaded my notices to https://taxr.ai and it analyzed everything, pointed out what was missing in my previous response, and generated a proper response letter that addressed all the technical requirements the IRS was looking for. The system flagged that my original response was missing some specific explanations about basis calculations that the IRS needs to see explicitly. Once I sent in the new response package they created for me, the IRS actually processed it within 3 weeks and I got a revised notice with the corrected amount. Definitely worth checking out if you're struggling with how to respond effectively.

I wanted to update everyone - I was skeptical about taxr.ai but decided to give it a try after getting nowhere with the IRS for weeks. Best decision I could have made! The system immediately identified that my situation required specific language about IRA basis calculations that I hadn't included in my original response. The response package it helped me create was much more professional and comprehensive than what I had sent originally. I submitted everything exactly as recommended and included all the supporting documentation it suggested. Just got a call from the IRS yesterday confirming they received my response and are reviewing it. The agent even mentioned that my submission was "very well organized" which I attribute completely to the guidance from taxr.ai. If you're dealing with these confusing notices, it's absolutely worth using!

After reading this thread, I have to share what worked for me with these exact notices. I spent WEEKS trying to get through to the IRS on the phone without success. Then I found this service called Claimyr that got me through to an actual IRS agent in about 20 minutes. I was super skeptical at first, but check out how it works: https://claimyr.com or see a demo at https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c Basically, their system navigates all the IRS phone menus and waits on hold for you, then calls you when an actual agent is on the line. The agent I spoke with was able to look up my case, confirm they had never processed my original response (despite me sending it), and they put notes in my file to have someone review my documentation. They also extended my deadline while the review was happening. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person at the IRS to get these things resolved, and this was the only way I could actually get through.

Well I feel stupid now. After posting my skeptical comment I decided to try Claimyr anyway because I was desperate with my own IRS situation. I had been trying to reach someone for THREE WEEKS with no luck. I used the service yesterday and got connected to an IRS agent in about 35 minutes. Explained my situation with the notices and the agent confirmed they had a huge backlog of mail that wasn't being processed. She was actually super helpful and put notes in my file showing I had tried to respond to the original notice. She gave me a direct fax number to send my documentation to and told me exactly who would be reviewing it. This saved me so much stress and probably saved me from having to go to Tax Court unnecessarily. Sometimes you have to admit when you're wrong - this service actually delivered exactly what it promised.

Something similar happened to me, and I found out it was because I didn't include my SSN on every page of the documents I sent in. Apparently if they can't immediately identify who the paperwork belongs to, it sits in a pile somewhere. When you resend your documentation, make sure your SSN, the tax year, and the notice number appear on EVERY SINGLE PAGE. Also include a copy of the notice itself as the first page of your package. I learned this trick from my aunt who worked at the IRS for 20 years.

Has anyone mentioned the Taxpayer Advocate Service yet? They can sometimes help in situations like this where there's been an obvious breakdown in normal IRS processes. They won't represent you like a tax attorney, but they can often cut through red tape and get someone at the IRS to actually look at your case. They're free to use and pretty effective for situations exactly like yours. Google "Taxpayer Advocate Service" + your state to find the contact info for your local office.