IRS NOTICE ASSISTANCE
IRS Notice Help in San Antonio
IRS notice help from a CPA who used to work for the IRS. Within 3–5 business days, Jessica reviews your letter, explains what it asks for and what the deadline means, and tells you your options. She can also prepare the response or represent you before the IRS.
First notice review: $250 See how it works
- Former IRS Revenue Agent
- Texas-licensed CPA
- Can represent you before the IRS
- Rated 5.0 on Google
- English and Spanish
UNDERSTAND WHAT THE IRS SENT
Got an IRS Letter? Don’t Guess. Don’t Ignore It.
Most IRS notices have a response date, and the right response depends on exactly what the letter asks. A notice does not by itself mean you are under audit or did something wrong. Jessica, a former IRS Revenue Agent, reads it with you, explains your options, and can respond or represent you before the IRS.
Keep every page of the notice, find the notice number, and note the response date. Each matter is reviewed on its own facts, and no outcome is guaranteed.
Booking a Fit Call Does Not Extend an IRS Deadline
If a response date is near, tell the firm when you contact Jessica. Until she accepts the matter in writing, you remain responsible for taking any time-sensitive action.
Share Sensitive Information Only Through an Approved Secure Method
Do not send a tax return, Social Security number, employer identification number, account transcript, payroll record, or unredacted IRS notice through the website contact form or regular email. If the matter appears to be a fit, the firm will provide instructions for secure document exchange through SmartVault.
LOOK FOR THE NOTICE NUMBER
Common IRS Letters and What They Mean
The notice number is usually printed in the top or bottom right corner. Here is what the most common ones mean. Always follow the instructions and dates on your own notice.
CP2000
The IRS proposes changes because income reported to it, such as W-2s or 1099s, does not match your return. It is not a bill yet, and it has a response date.
CP14
A balance due notice: the IRS says you owe tax on a filed return. You can pay, set up a payment plan, or respond if the balance is wrong.
CP501 and CP503
Reminder notices about an unpaid balance. Interest and penalties keep growing until the balance is resolved.
CP504
A notice of intent to levy. The IRS may take certain payments, such as a state tax refund, if the balance is not resolved.
Letter 566 or Letter 525
Examination letters. Letter 566 asks for records to support items on your return; Letter 525 proposes audit changes and gives a deadline to respond.
LT11 or Letter 1058
A final notice of intent to levy that also explains your right to request a hearing within the time shown on the letter. Act quickly.
A DEFINED RESPONSE OR REPRESENTATION SCOPE
What IRS Notice Assistance May Include
Notice and Deadline Review
Jessica identifies the notice number, tax form, tax period, stated issue, requested action, response method, and deadline shown in the correspondence. The review also considers whether later notices, prior responses, or other time-sensitive rights may be involved.
Return and Account Comparison
Jessica compares the notice with the filed return, available records, payment history, prior correspondence, and other information included in the engagement. Additional records or account information may be needed before a conclusion can be reached.
Information and Document Organization
Jessica identifies the documents relevant to the issue and helps organize them around the IRS request. Records must be complete, accurate, and tied to the matter being addressed; unnecessary confidential information should not be submitted.
Written Response Preparation
When included, Jessica prepares a written response that addresses the specific issue, explains the taxpayer’s position, and includes the supporting records appropriate for the submission. The client reviews factual representations and signs or approves documents when required.
IRS Communication and Representation
When the matter is accepted for representation and the required authorization is in place, Jessica may communicate with the IRS, receive information for the specified matter, present relevant facts and documents, and discuss the application of federal tax law within the engagement scope.
Penalty and Interest Review
Review whether a penalty appears to have been applied correctly and whether the facts may support an available form of relief. Interest relief is much more limited and generally depends on specific legal requirements. The IRS decides whether any adjustment or relief is granted.
FIT DEPENDS ON THE NOTICE AND THE FIRM'S CURRENT SCOPE
Examples of Matters the Firm May Evaluate
- Requests for additional information or supporting documents
- Proposed changes or corrections to an individual or business tax return
- Income-matching or other return-discrepancy correspondence
- Balance-due, payment-application, penalty, or interest questions
- Correspondence related to an accepted IRS examination or administrative matter
- Other individual, business, or employment-tax notices specifically accepted in writing
The examples above do not mean that every notice in a category will be accepted. Fit depends on the issue, response date, tax periods, jurisdictions, records, complexity, conflicts, professional scope, and firm capacity.
Have a notice with a response date? Don’t wait for the deadline to get close. Call (210) 441-1293 or book a 15-minute fit call so Jessica can review the general situation and tell you whether she can help with the next step.
A FLAT FEE TO START
Start With a $250 Notice Review
For a flat $250, Jessica reviews your notice, explains what the IRS is asking for and what the deadline means, and tells you your options, within 3–5 business days.
If you want her to prepare the response or represent you, she quotes a fixed fee for that work before it begins.
What Affects the Fee for Further Work
- Number of notices, tax years, and taxpayers or entities involved
- Whether you need an explanation, a written response, or representation
- Condition of the returns and supporting records
- How close the response date is
- Whether amended returns or other separate work are needed
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What Clients Say
Jessica is rated 5.0 on Google. These reviews are shown as written; you can read every review on her Google Business Profile.
5 out of 5 stars
“Found Jessica online, and so glad I did. She’s really supported my small business, even helping me transition from an LLC to an S-Corp. She’s always communicative and professional, and gives so much more of a personable experience than large firms. She has vast knowledge and even worked for the IRS. She knows her stuff. Highly recommend.”
Cat T. · Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“My taxes were a bit of mess when I found Jessica. Since working with her, I’ve felt so confident about how everything is structured now. I have an LLC S-corp so it’s not a easy task to get it straightened out but she managed it with ease. I can’t recommend her enough!”
Brayan H. · Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“I highly recommend Jessica if you’re looking for a CPA. I went into the process with zero knowledge about taxes, and she made everything feel manageable. She’s incredibly helpful, patient, and knowledgeable, and you can tell she genuinely cares about doing things the right way for her clients. She really takes pride in her work and makes sure you’re set up in the best way possible.”
Aleena L. · Google review
A CLEAR START BEFORE WORK BEGINS
How the Engagement Begins
Book a Fit Call
Call (210) 441-1293 or book a free 15-minute call. Have the notice number, the tax year, and the response date handy. Keep it general; no Social Security numbers or account details yet.
Upload the Notice Securely
If it looks like a fit, upload the notice through SmartVault. Jessica completes the $250 review within 3–5 business days.
Review Your Options
Jessica explains what the notice asks for and your options. If you want her to respond or represent you, you receive a written scope and fixed fee.
Respond With Jessica
Once you accept, Jessica prepares the response or files Form 2848 to represent you, and keeps you informed as the matter moves forward.
Your CPA: Jessica Gonzalez
Jessica is a Texas-licensed CPA and former IRS Revenue Agent in the Small Business/Self-Employed Division, where she examined small business and self-employed returns. She also has public accounting experience. Prior IRS employment does not imply IRS endorsement.
IRS Notice Questions
What Should I Do First When I Get an IRS Letter?
Read every page, find the notice number and response date, and keep a copy. Do not ignore it. Then call or book a fit call, especially if the date is close. Booking a call does not extend an IRS deadline.
Is This Letter Real or a Scam?
The IRS usually starts contact by mail, and real notices carry a notice number. The IRS does not demand payment by gift card or wire, or threaten arrest by phone. If you are unsure, Jessica can check it, or you can compare it with your IRS online account at IRS.gov.
How Fast Can You Look at My Notice?
The $250 first notice review is completed within 3–5 business days after you upload the notice. Tell Jessica your response date right away so the work can be planned around it.
What Does Notice Help Cost?
The first review is a flat $250. If you want Jessica to prepare a response or represent you, she quotes a fixed fee for that work before it begins.
Can You Talk to the IRS for Me?
Yes, when representation is part of your engagement. You sign Form 2848, which authorizes Jessica as a CPA to represent you for the specific tax matters and years listed.
What Is the Difference Between Form 2848 and Form 8821?
Form 2848 lets Jessica represent you and speak for you. Form 8821 only lets her receive your tax information; it is not representation. Some matters need neither, for example when you sign your own response.
When Do I Need a Tax Attorney Instead?
If a matter involves possible criminal exposure, court proceedings, or questions of legal privilege, Jessica will recommend a tax attorney. She does not give legal advice or represent clients in court.
READY TO TALK
Start With a 15-Minute Fit Call
Tell Jessica what you need and when you need it. The complimentary 15-minute call helps determine whether the work fits the firm’s services and schedule. If it does, Jessica will explain the secure next step and prepare a written proposal.
Please do not send tax returns, Social Security numbers, employer identification numbers, bank statements, payroll records, IRS notices, or other confidential documents through the public website form or regular email.