Receiving an IRS adjustment letter can be unsettling, especially after the tax season has ended. Discover what these letters ...

If the letter's number doesn't appear in a search or seems suspicious, call 800-829-1040 and follow the IRS representative's instructions. Verify your tax account information on IRS.gov if unsure ...

If you want to call the IRS, make sure you call the right number: 800-829-0922. The letter says you have 60 days from the date of the letter to appeal or you can sue in federal court.

How to spot a fake IRS letter The short answer is to verify directly with the IRS if you get a letter that asks you for personal information or a payment for back taxes, but there are also other ...

Either way, an appeal of the IRS rejection is certain. This March 22, 2013 file photo shows the exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington.ILLUSTRATION: Associated Press ...