Will letters from the IRS be forwarded?

Most IRS correspondence is not routinely forwarded by the U.S. Postal Service to a new address, and in this regard certified mailings are returned to the IRS if they are not claimed.

What is the IRS auto revocation list?

The Auto-Revocation List is an IRS official record of organizations whose tax-exempt status has been automatically revoked for failing to file a required return or notice for three consecutive years.

If I move before I receive my tax return by mail, will it be forwarded to my new address? No, the IRS won’t forward a refund check. Instead it will be returned to the IRS. Also, you can submit a Form 8822 to change your address with the IRS.

What is an IRS revocation?

Yes. The Auto-Revocation List is an IRS official record of organizations whose tax-exempt status has been automatically revoked for failing to file a required return or notice for three consecutive years.

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 to request a letter ruling from the IRS?

Counsel employees should review requests for letter rulings at the earliest possible date to identify those requests containing technical issues on which the Service will not issue a revenue ruling, exercise sound judgment and identify circumstances when a letter ruling should not be issued.

What to do if you receive a fraudulent IRS letter?

If, when you search for your notice or letter using the Search on this page, it doesn’t return a result, or you believe the notice or letter looks suspicious, contact us at 800-829-1040. If you determine the notice or letter is fraudulent, please follow the IRS assistor’s guidance or visit our Report Phishing page for next steps.

How to report a phishing letter to the IRS?

Please visit our Report Phishing page if you receive a notice or letter that looks suspicious and was designed to appear as though it came from the IRS. You can also call 800-829-1040.