It starts with a white envelope from the IRS—and suddenly, your heart drops.

Whether it’s a CP2000, a notice of unpaid taxes, or a letter demanding immediate action, IRS correspondence can be confusing and scary. But here’s the truth: most notices can be resolved if you respond correctly—and quickly.

At Polaris Tax & Accounting, we help individuals and business owners in Plantation, FL and surrounding areas respond to IRS notices the right way—avoiding penalties, interest, and unnecessary stress.

Why Did You Get an IRS Notice?

The IRS sends millions of letters each year for many reasons. Here are the most common types:

  • Balance Due (CP14, CP501, CP503): You owe the IRS money and they want it paid.
  • Underreporting (CP2000): Your income or deductions don’t match what third parties reported.
  • Missing Return: The IRS has no record of a return and wants you to file.
  • Audit Notice (Letter 2205, 525): You’ve been selected for examination.
  • Identity Verification: The IRS wants to confirm your identity before releasing a refund.

Each notice has a deadline. Missing it can result in added penalties, enforcement actions, or losing your right to appeal.

Step 1: Don’t Panic—But Don’t Ignore It

IRS notices won’t go away if you ignore them. The faster you act, the more options you have. And in many cases, these notices are incorrect or exaggerated—we’ve seen it countless times.

Step 2: Read the Entire Letter

Look for:

  • The type of notice (top or bottom right corner)
  • Tax year involved
  • Deadline to respond
  • What the IRS is asking you to do

Step 3: Get Professional Help

This is where Polaris steps in.

Trying to handle the IRS on your own can lead to:

  • Admitting to liability you don’t owe
  • Missing legitimate deductions
  • Getting trapped in a payment plan you can’t afford

We review the notice, match it with your tax return, and build a strategy to:

  • Dispute errors
  • Reduce penalties
  • Set up affordable payment terms
  • Or escalate to an appeal if necessary

Penalty Abatement Could Be on the Table

If you received a penalty with your notice, don’t assume it’s permanent.

We’ve successfully had penalties removed—including one client who had a $25,000 civil penalty abated by using strategic filings and FOIA-based defense.

Read how we did it: https://polaristaxandaccounting.com/irs-penalty-foreign-owned-corporation

Penalty relief is possible through:

  • First-Time Penalty Abatement (FTA)
  • Reasonable Cause Relief
  • Statutory exceptions

Let us evaluate your case and see if you qualify.

Local Support, National Expertise

We’re not a seasonal tax pop-up or out-of-state call center. Polaris Tax & Accounting is based right here in Plantation, Florida, serving:

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Davie
  • Weston
  • Sunrise
  • Pembroke Pines

Our IRS Representation Services:
https://polaristaxandaccounting.com/services/irs-tax-problems

What to Do Next

If you received an IRS letter and don’t know what to do next:

  1. Upload it to your Polaris Client Portal.
  2. Call us or schedule a review.
  3. We’ll decode it, explain your options, and take action.

Don’t wait for penalties to pile up.

Schedule a Tax Resolution Consultation:

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