Why Would Irs Send Me Mail?

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.

Is it bad if the IRS sends you a letter?

To start, it is important to point out that not all letters and notices that you receive from the IRS are necessarily bad. ... In certain limited circumstances, the IRS may send you a letter or notice communicating the fact that you made an and error and the agency has corrected it in your favor.

What kind of mail does the IRS send?

Some IRS notices are sent via certified mail, such as the Notice of Intent to Levy, while others are mailed via regular post, like changes made to your tax return. Read all IRS letters and notices you receive, both certified and via regular mail.