Know your taxpayer's Bill of Rights, says Julie Jason, and remember that time is of the essence should you get a letter from the IRS.

Receiving a notification from the IRS often raises concerns. It's essential to understand the reasons behind these communications. The IRS may send a letter if you have a balance due, if your ...

In that case, you’ll need to “follow the instructions in the [letter/notice] to dispute what the notice says. The taxpayer should include information and documents for the IRS to review when c ...