On August 21st the IRS put out a press release, “IRS temporarily stops mailing notices to taxpayers with balances due”
Here is what it says:
- The IRS has stopped mailing certain notices. The reason? The notices are causing mass
confusion because of unopened mail (to the IRS) that relates to the notice. - To stop this confusion, and resulting barrage of
phone calls, the IRS will wait to send notices until “the backlog of mail is
reduced” - When the IRS does finally open your mail and processes
your payment, it will be “posted and credited on the date the IRS received”.
This is good news. - The IRS reminds taxpayers-Do not place a Stop Payment
on your checks, we want your money. But
if you do, the IRS will not assess a bad check penalty. - The final item in the press release…Do not call us
about your unprocessed payment. We will
get to it. Lovely.
Oh, what a train wreck has occurred at the IRS.
If you need help sorting out your IRS situation let me know. As a recognized tax professional practicing before the IRS, I have special avenues that make accessing taxpayer information easier.
Jeff Roltgen, Tax Rescue CPA
Jeff@TaxRescueCPA.com
www.TaxRescueCPA.com
