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 ...

What does an IRS audit letter look like? Here's a sample of a letter the IRS could send out to a taxpayer letting them know they're being audited. The letter will contain all the information you ...

Since IRS logos and letters can be easily faked, if you have any doubts that the letter is real, the Better Business Bureau recommends going to IRS.gov to search for the relevant notice or form ...