Should I call the IRS myself about a notice?
Short answer: You can, but anything you say can be used, and hold times are long. An Enrolled Agent can call on your behalf with a power of attorney.
You are allowed to call the IRS, and for a simple question it can work. For a balance due, an audit or unfiled years, it usually pays to have a representative.
Reasons to let a professional call:
- Statements you make on the phone can be used in your case.
- Representatives use a dedicated practitioner line and know which options to ask for.
- A representative can often pull your full IRS account transcripts and see every open year before talking terms.
Enrolled Agents are licensed by the IRS and have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before it. With Form 2848 signed, we handle the calls and the letters.
General information from Davis Schuler & Associates, LLC, not advice for your situation. Tax rules and thresholds change; confirm the current rules before acting.
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