An IRS notice in your mailbox has a way of ruining an otherwise normal afternoon. Most of them are routine, a mismatched number here, a missed form there, but they rarely feel routine when you’re the one opening the envelope. Daniel Foster, MPA, CPA helps Sioux Falls individuals and business owners read what the IRS is actually asking for, then respond calmly and correctly.
First, take a breath. An IRS notice is not automatically bad news, and plenty of them just ask you to confirm something or explain a small discrepancy. What matters most is the deadline printed on the letter. Don’t set it aside. Read it fully, note the response date, and get a second set of eyes on it before you reply. That’s usually where we come in.
The first ten minutes after opening an IRS letter matter more than people realize. We walk through what to check, what to ignore for now, and when to call for help.
Not every notice is an audit, and not every audit starts with an alarming letter. Here's how to tell the difference and what an actual audit notice looks like.
CP2000, CP14, CP504, the letters and numbers can feel like a code you're not meant to crack. We translate the most common ones into plain English.
Certain patterns catch the IRS's attention more than others. Understanding what typically raises a flag can help you keep cleaner records going forward.
From reading the notice to drafting a response, Daniel works directly with you at every step, not a call center reading from a script.
There are general time limits on how far back the IRS can typically go, though certain situations can extend that window considerably.
Below are some of the more common IRS notices we see from Sioux Falls clients. Find your notice number for a quick explanation.
Contact us and we will help you figure out what it means and what to do next.
Tax notices are stressful enough without a rushed, generic response. We slow down, explain what the notice actually says in plain terms, and help you respond with confidence instead of panic.
There is no call center here and no rotating cast of junior staff. You work directly with Daniel Foster, MPA, CPA on your notice, your audit question, or your IRS letter, start to finish.
We have helped individuals and small business owners across Sioux Falls respond to a range of IRS notices, from simple balance due letters to more involved audit correspondence.
The worst thing you can do with an IRS notice is set it aside. Reach out to Daniel Foster as soon as you receive one so we can review the deadline together and respond properly, before it becomes a bigger problem.
EDG CPA operates from a single Sioux Falls office, so there's no store locator to search here, just one CPA who picks up the phone. Reach out directly and we will go over your notice together.
Address: 601 W 86th Street, Suite 105, Sioux Falls, SD 57108