Understand Your IRS Letter in 30 Seconds
Plain‑English explanations • Step‑by‑step action plans • Links to official IRS sources. Built by Edward Parsons, CPA. Free for early adopters.
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Have a CP14, CP59, CP2000, CP508C, or LT11 letter? Paste the notice number to get a verified action plan.
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Open the assistant in a new tab. Paste your letter/notice number (e.g., CP14, CP59, CP2000, CP508C, LT11). You’ll get a summary of what it means, why you likely received it, and specific next steps with official links.
Sample Prompts (CPA‑grade, with variables)
Copy, paste, and replace variables in {curly braces}. These prompts steer TaxGPT to produce concise action plans with IRS citations.
CP14 — Payment Already Made
“I received {notice_number: CP14} dated {letter_date} for ${balance} on tax year {tax_year}. I paid via {payment_method: IRS Direct Pay} on {payment_date}, confirmation {confirmation_id}. Generate a step‑by‑step plan to verify posting and request abatement if the letter is wrong. Include links to IRS account transcript, payment lookup, and CP14 guidance. Deadline on letter: {deadline_on_letter}.”
CP59 — Filed Extension
“Letter {notice_number: CP59} says no return for {tax_year}. I filed Form 4868 on {extension_date} and expect to file by {planned_file_date}. Provide steps to prove extension, confirm IRS receipt, and avoid failure‑to‑file penalties. Include where to upload/mail, transcript codes to check, and what to do if IRS shows no extension.”
CP2000 — Marketplace/1099‑K
“CP2000 for {tax_year} shows unreported {income_type: 1099‑K} of ${amount} from {platform}. Some transactions were personal items sold at a loss. Draft a response outline: which schedules/forms to attach, how to document basis, where to adjust income, and deadlines. Include the IRS page on underreporter responses.”
CP508C — Travel Soon
“I have a CP508C with seriously delinquent tax debt of ${amount}. My international travel is on {travel_date}. Give me the fastest path to certification reversal: payment/IA/CNC options, who to call, what to fax, and how to request expedited reversal. Cite the IRM/IRS passport guidance.”
LT11 — Can’t Pay in Full
“I received {notice_number: LT11/Letter 1058} for {tax_years} with balance ${balance}. I can pay ${down_payment} monthly. Provide options (Streamlined IA, partial‑pay IA, CNC), documentary checklist (income/expenses), and appeal rights/timelines (CDP/Equivalent). Include the IRS forms and URLs.”
5071C — ID Verify
“5071C dated {letter_date} requests identity verification for {tax_year}. Outline the safest verification path (online vs phone), documents to have, time to process refunds, and fraud red flags. Link the official identity verification portal.”
CP161 — Penalty/Interest Review
“CP161 shows penalty/interest on {tax_year}. Provide a plan to reconcile with my estimated payments, request first‑time abatement or reasonable cause, and where to submit the request. Include the IRS interest/penalty computation references.”
12C — Missing Documents
“12C asks for {documents_requested} on my {tax_year} return. Create a cover letter template, list acceptable alternatives, where/how to send, and how to confirm receipt. Include IRS documentation standards.”
CP80 — Credit on Account
“CP80 shows a credit for {tax_year} but no return posted. I e‑filed on {efile_date}. Steps to trace/refile, claim/refund or apply credit, and avoid duplicate assessments. Provide relevant IRS links.”
Multi‑Year / Multi‑Notice
“I have notices for {tax_years_list} including {notice_types}. Build a consolidated plan: transcript pull, priority order, payment strategy, penalty relief, and when to escalate. Include IRM sections to cite.”
Business Payroll (941) — Levy Threat
“Business EIN {ein}, balance ${balance}, received {notice_number} related to Form 941 for {quarters}. Provide steps for trust fund exposure analysis, TFRP risk, and urgent options (IA/CNC/Appeals). Link to IRS guidance for 941 liabilities.”
Evidence Pack Checklist
“For notice {notice_number} on {tax_year}, draft a checklist of documents to gather: transcripts ({types}), proof of payment, W‑2/1099s, basis records, and reasonable‑cause evidence. Include where each document is referenced by the IRS.”
How It Works
- Enter your letter number. Examples: CP14, CP59, CP2000, CP508C, LT11.
- Read your action plan. Plain‑English steps with timelines and documentation checklists.
- Verify with IRS.gov. Each result links to the corresponding IRS page or publication.
Bilingual guidance (EN/ES). Privacy‑first design—no uploads or PII required for basic lookups.
Supported Letters & Notices (initial set)
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