IRS Notice Resolution & Representation

Written by Deanna R. Ngueket, CPA. Reviewed September 2026. This page is general information, not tax advice for your situation.

If you are holding a letter from the IRS or the Texas Comptroller, this service is for you. We read the notice, explain in plain terms what it means and what the deadline is, and handle the response. As a CPA I hold unlimited representation rights before the IRS, so with a signed power of attorney the IRS talks to us, not to you.

Notice work is quoted as a flat fee in writing after we have seen the letter, so you know the cost before you commit. If unfiled returns are part of the problem, the individual estimator and the business estimator price prior-year returns directly.

What this service covers

• Notice review and response — CP2000 income-matching notices, CP14 balance-due notices, penalty notices, and state notices
• Representation before the IRS and the Texas Comptroller under Form 2848 Power of Attorney
• Collection matters — LT11, Letter 1058, and CP90 intent-to-levy notices, lien notices, and Collection Due Process hearing requests
• Payment arrangements — installment agreements and the IRS Simple Payment Plan
• Offers in Compromise where the numbers support one, and Currently Not Collectible status where they do not
• Penalty relief — first-time abatement and reasonable-cause requests
• Unfiled returns — determining which years are required, preparing them, and bringing you current
• Audit and examination support for correspondence and office audits

What is included in every engagement

• A review of the notice and a plain-language explanation of what it means, what it does not mean, and when it must be answered
• A written flat-fee quote and engagement letter before any work begins
• A signed Form 2848 so the IRS contacts us directly, and a pull of your IRS account transcripts so we are working from the same records the IRS has
• Preparation and filing of the response, appeal, or application, with copies to you
• All follow-up correspondence and calls with the IRS until the matter is closed
• A closing summary of what was resolved and what, if anything, you need to do going forward

Who this is for

• Anyone holding a notice they do not understand
• Self-employed taxpayers who received a CP2000 on 1099 or platform income
• Individuals and business owners who owe a balance they cannot pay at once
• Taxpayers facing a levy, lien, or garnishment notice with a deadline
• People with several years of unfiled returns who want to become current
• S-corporation and partnership owners with late-filing penalties

How it works

1. Call or book the same day. If your notice has a deadline, call 713-730-9792 rather than waiting for a form reply.
2. Send us the notice. Upload it through the secure portal. We review it and tell you what it means and what the clock is.
3. Written quote. You receive a flat fee and an engagement letter. Nothing is billed by the hour, and nothing starts until you approve it.
4. We take over the contact. With Form 2848 on file we pull your transcripts, prepare the response, and deal with the IRS directly.
5. Resolution. You receive copies of everything filed and a closing summary when the matter is done.

What it costs

Notice work is quoted as a flat fee once we have read the letter, because a CP2000 that needs a two-page reply and an Offer in Compromise are very different jobs. You will always know the price before we start.

If unfiled or amended returns are part of the fix, those are priced through the estimators, which include prior-year returns.

Individual Pricing Estimator →   Business Pricing Estimator →

Talk to someone today

Call 713-730-9792, or book a free consultation. If you have an LT11, Letter 1058, or CP90, you generally have 30 days from the date on the notice to request a Collection Due Process hearing — call before that passes.

Frequently asked questions

I got a CP2000. Does that mean I am being audited?

No. It is an automated notice proposing a change because something reported to the IRS does not match your return. It is not an audit and not a bill, and it is frequently wrong in whole or in part. It does need a response by the date shown.

Do I have to speak to the IRS myself?

No. With a Form 2848 on file we handle the contact. Most clients never speak to the IRS at all.

Can you really settle my debt for less?

Sometimes. Acceptance of an Offer in Compromise depends on a formula based on your assets and future income, not on how persuasive the story is. We will tell you plainly whether your numbers support one before you pay for an application.

How long can the IRS collect from me?

Generally ten years from the date the tax was assessed. Certain events pause that clock, which is one reason to get advice before requesting a hearing or submitting an offer.

What if I have not filed in years?

File. Until you do, the IRS can assess tax for those years indefinitely. We work out which years are actually required, prepare them, and deal with the penalties as part of the same engagement.