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IRS tax notices command attention. But Letter Number 3219 raises the most concern with CPAs. Why?
- The IRS is convinced you owe taxes.
- You have limited options.
- The point of no return is less than 90 days.
Receiving Letter Number 3219 probably means you don’t have a CPA. Most of my blogs suggest self-sufficiency in IRS matters when appropriate. You now need some help from a Letter Number 3219 CPA. But, I’ll go over some basics below.
“The IRS has now lost patience with you.”
- Gary Bode, IRS tax notice CPA
Your Issues
Letter Number 3219 “clearly” states the IRS perspective on why you owe tax. But it takes some experience to understand what they’re saying. The first thing I do as a CPA is ascertain the IRS perspective and get your side of the story.
Can you fight the 90 day Letter?
Yes. If you disagree with Letter Number 3219, you can petition the US Tax Court. But it has to be within 90 days from the date of the Notice of Deficiency. After 90 days you’re stuck with the IRS figures even if they’re wrong. And they can be wrong. I wouldn’t just pay them without checking. Usually the IRS is generous with time lines. But not here. This is your last chance to fight. Get an immediate professional opinion or just pay them.
The Auditor
Once you petition the Tax Court, the auditor working the case has an incentive to work with your CPA. So just filing the petition can help.
The Appeals Officer and IRS Appeals Division
Tax Court is an expense for the IRS and your petition goes to an Appeals Officer who might have some leeway to negotiate a settlement to avoid a trial. If it can’t be settled in the appeals process, you go to Tax Court.
Who can Represent you for Letter Number 3219?
Yourself, but that’s not advisable. A CPA or Tax Attorney is your best bet.
I’m a CPA with a virtual office to represent you for IRS tax notices wherever you live. For a free phone consult call (910) 399-2705.
