Contacting the IRS

When contacting the IRS, there are certain things to keep in mind. If you want to avoid any unnecessary problems with the IRS, do the followings when contacting the IRS.

Strictly follow the IRS deadlines

Many tax payers get into unnecessary trouble with the IRS because they don't do something when the IRS wants it done. The IRS does offer extensions for many of the tax filings but you still need to follow the IRS deadlines for tax filing and payment extensions. Not following the IRS deadlines will lead to unnecessary complications.

Contact the IRS in writing and keep records

If you are contacting the IRS for anything of consequences, it is best to do it in writing. You should keep a copy of every communication with the IRS for your records. If you need to communicate orally with the IRS, either in person or by telephone, you should follow up the conversation with the IRS with a letter documenting what was said and agreed to.

Since the IRS is such a big and complex organization, one division of the IRS may not be up to date with what another division of the IRS is doing. By keeping records of all your dealings with the IRS, you take control of your situation and also make your dealings with the IRS more trouble free. Record keeping may save your situation in case of a conflict between you and the IRS down the road of what was agreed orally.

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