IRS TAX EXPERT LAKE NONA: GOT A NOTICE?

If you just opened a letter from the IRS at your kitchen table in Laureate Park or your office near Medical City, take a breath. Here is what an IRS tax expert would tell you to do first.

Four first steps

• Look for the date. Most notices include a response date. Note it right away.
• Find the notice number. It usually appears at the top or bottom of the letter and tells you what kind of notice it is.
• Compare it with your return. Notices can be wrong, so check the tax year and figures.
• Do not ignore it. Penalties and interest may keep growing, and the IRS may move on to stronger collection steps.

When to call for help

Get advice promptly if a notice mentions an audit, a levy or a final deadline, or if you do not understand what is being asked. A local tax expert can review the letter with you and explain your options.

With a signed power of attorney, Form 2848, Fajardo & Associates can communicate with the IRS for you, so you can get back to your work and family.

Talk to a CPA who serves Lake Nona. Call Fajardo & Associates at 407-720-7220, or send us a message. Our Orlando office is at 7380 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 500.