Advising Clients On IRS Notices: How to Provide Support Without Giving Tax Advice

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Does thinking about tax notices remind anyone else of the Jaws theme song? As with the iconic movie, it is just a matter of time before your clients receive a dreaded IRS letter. These “'love letters” ' from the IRS often send clients into a panic, unsure of how to respond and worried over receiving notices that often suggest they have done something wrong or owe money. In several instances, these matters are rather simple, albeit time-consuming,, to address, but often clients find themselves without counsel for what to do if they receive these letters.

In this webinar, Steven Jarvis, CPA, explains how financial advisors can assist clients who have received letters from the IRS without crossing boundaries into tax representation or the provision of tax advice. Throughout the session, Steven walks advisors through common IRS notices, such as letters of discrepancy and differences of estimated tax payments and provides examples of actions advisors can take to assist clients in moving toward a response.

During this webinar, advisors will learn how to:
- Discuss common reasons why the IRS may contact a client and how to begin reviewing IRS letters
- Identify various notices that a client may receive from the IRS with an understanding of why a client may be receiving them and how to investigate
- Suggest actions clients can take to address their IRS letter without providing tax advice or representation
- Utilize best practices for communicating with the IRS and delivering value to clients who receive IRS notices

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