It's not an audit The IRS is sending out what it calls an "LT38 Notice" to let you know that during the pandemic some collection notices were suspended. This isn't a letter to inform you of an audit.

In the end, handling debt collection legally is about balance. You want to get your money, but you also want to do it in a way that respects the law and keeps things professional.

These clients also made estimated federal income tax payments throughout 2023 but Smith said the IRS letters he saw only reflected what that IRS said was the remaining balance still due for 2023.

Here’s what it means: Collection notices that were suspended during the pandemic are coming back. LT38 Notices are a reminder about outstanding balances as normal operations resume.

If you recently received a letter saying you owe the IRS money for unpaid 2023 federal income tax and you know you paid, it may have been a glitch.