Tag: CP2000 notice
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October 15 Extension Deadline: What Filers Must Complete Before the 2025 Return Cutoff
October 15, 2026, closes the extension window for 2025 individual returns. Filing by that date preserves payment plan access and lower penalty exposure, while the IRS information matching cycle continues into 2027. Steve Perry, EA explains what to complete before the cutoff and how to protect remaining 2026 planning options.
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Fourth Quarter Bookkeeping Checklist: Fix These Mistakes Before They Trigger an Audit
Fourth quarter bookkeeping decisions determine whether your return can be supported later. Unreconciled accounts, misclassified expenses, and incomplete contractor records create the mismatches that generate IRS notices and expand examinations. This checklist explains how IRS information matching works and which corrections still remain available before December 31 closes the year.
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Inside the IRS’s 2026 Enforcement Playbook: What Small Businesses Should Expect Before Year-End
IRS staffing fell sharply in 2026, but automated matching, sequenced collection notices, and campaign driven selection carry more weight than ever. This flagship explains how CP2000 matching, new 1099 thresholds, the CP14 to LT11 ladder, partnership audit rules, and open ERC inventory shape small business exposure before year-end.
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The Last 30 Days of Tax Season: What 1040 and C-Corporation Filers Still Have Time to Fix And What They Don’t
In the final 30 days of tax season, 1040 and C-corporation filers still have time to fix missing documents, incomplete books, and poor filing strategy. What they often do not have time to undo cleanly is a rushed return that triggers amendments, notices, penalties, or avoidable IRS correspondence later.
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The IRS Knows Before You Do: 7 Tax Surprises
IRS automation and data matching mean tax problems surface faster than ever. This blog explains seven common surprises impacting 2026 tax returns and why proactive planning matters. Steve Perry, EA helps taxpayers respond to IRS notices, prevent penalties, and regain control before issues escalate.