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Lesson 16 6 minute lesson Interactive
Responding to a Tax Notice
Read a notice carefully, verify that it is real, and respond by the stated deadline when action is required.
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Lesson goal
Use a calm checklist instead of ignoring or panicking over official tax mail.
Three ideas to keep
1
Verify the notice through official channels
2
Read the tax period and requested action
3
Keep copies of the notice and your response
Try it
Make the call
You receive a letter that appears to be from a tax agency. What should you do first?
Knowledge check
Lock it in
What is useful to keep after responding to a notice?
Finish both activities