Got a letter from the IRS in the mail? Don't panic.
Most IRS notices are not audits. They're (often automatically generated) paperwork.
Here's what to actually do, from an IRS Enrolled Agent: 🧵
Tax prep is archaeology — recording what already happened.
Tax planning is architecture — designing what happens next.
Most people only ever buy the archaeology. Then they're surprised the number never changes.
By December 31, next April's bill is basically locked. Mid-year is when the planning actually works — which is why I do this year-round, not just at filing time.
“The fraud is not real”
Today: 455 fraudsters charged, $6.5 billion exposed
*silent*
Society will never improve until people and the media can look at issues with a logical perspective of: Is this right or wrong to be happening?
EXPOSE IT ALL
Full breakdown of every common notice — what each means, the deadline, and what to do: https://t.co/VYWh0cBNlm
CP14 season is happening RIGHT NOW. If yours arrived this week, you're not alone.
Got a letter from the IRS in the mail? Don't panic.
Most IRS notices are not audits. They're (often automatically generated) paperwork.
Here's what to actually do, from an IRS Enrolled Agent: 🧵
The 5-step playbook:
1. Read it twice
2. Find the notice number
3. Note the deadline (usually 30-60 days)
4. Pull your records and compare
5. Decide: handle it yourself, or call a pro
Most panic settles after step 1.
As a golf fanatic, I knew I always wanted to join a country club, which I did in 2022
But the perception of a club always bothered me, as did the lack of cost transparency
Inspired by a convo with my friend @bryanhasling , let’s talk about all of the things you need to know: