If you find a letter from the IRS in your mailbox, don’t assume it means trouble.

Finding a letter from the IRS in your mailbox can make some people go weak in the knees. Don’t assume it means trouble, since the IRS mails letters or notices for many reasons. Here are some DOs and DON’Ts for taxpayers if a dreaded letter shows up.

First, don’t ignore it. Contact us with questions. Chances are, the letter relates to a specific issue with your federal tax returns or accounts. Don’t panic but read the letter carefully and take appropriate action. Don’t reply to the IRS without contacting us if we prepared the return referred to in the letter. Pay attention to the deadlines.

For more information about IRS letters, visit the IRS website here: https://bit.ly/3fntJ0v