The IRS sends notices and letters for the following reasons: You have a balance due. You are due a larger or smaller refund. We have a question about your tax return.

Does the IRS fax letters?

If you’re using your own envelope, mail your package to the address on the response form, or fax it to 901-395-1600 (not a toll-free number). Please include a copy of this notice with your documentation. Visit

Is faxing to IRS safe?

​Sending tax information and tax forms means sending sensitive information. ​Every transmission of a fax is encrypted using TLS 1.2 ​, and all your faxes stored in your account are stored safely using AES 256-bit encryption​. …

How do I know if IRS received my fax?

You will need to call the phone number listed on the correspondence received from the IRS. They are the only ones that can verify the documents were received. They don’t tell you when they received fax documents so don’t panic because they didn’t confirm receipt; they don’t do that.

How to contact the IRS about a letter?

If your notice or letter doesn’t return a result using the Notices & Letters Search on this page, contact us at the toll-free number 800-829-1040.

What does a non filing letter from the IRS mean?

The IRS non-filing letter proves that an individual did not pay any taxes for the year and that his or her non-payment is legal and just. Typically called a VNF letter by tax professionals, the IRS does not give out a VNF automatically, unlike most IRS notices and letters taxpayers usually receive.

How to get a copy of your IRS Notice?

To get a copy of your IRS notice or letter in Braille or large print, visit the Information About the Alternative Media Center page for more details. Why was I notified by the IRS? The IRS sends notices and letters for the following reasons: You have a balance due. You are due a larger or smaller refund. We have a question about your tax return.

When do you get a certified letter from the IRS?

Congress requires the IRS to send you a certified letter before they levy or garnish you. It also can happen before the IRS files a lien or assigns a Revenue Officer to visit you, unannounced at your home or business. Is a certified letter from the IRS good? If you were in an audit you feel went well, it could be good news.