Letter 2202B – Initial Contact for a Tax Return Audit

Getting audited by the IRS sounds much more intimidating than it really is. If you receive a letter informing you of a tax audit, such as Letter 2202B, there’s no reason to stress. With the help of a tax attorney, you can get through this audit and have the matter with the IRS resolved.

What Does IRS Letter 2202B Mean?

IRS Letter 2202B is an Initial Contact Letter that states your tax return has been selected for an audit. The letter should contain a list of all the items reported on your tax return, or that were missing from your tax return that the IRS is questioning. It also requests that you provide documentation to support these items.

If the IRS selects your tax return for audit, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve done anything wrong. The IRS wants to take a closer look at some specific items on your return. Once the audit is complete, the IRS will either accept your tax return as filed or propose changes. If there are changes, it could affect the amount of tax you owe.

How Should You Handle IRS Letter 2202B?

You should follow the instructions in Letter 2202B as closely as possible—submit the requested documentation by the due date shown. Be sure to send copies of your documents, not originals. After you send this information, there may be a request for more documents.

If you’re not sure exactly which documents you need to send or you’re having trouble tracking them down, you should contact a tax attorney for help.

Get Help from a Reliable Tax Attorney

A tax audit is nothing to worry about. With help from Gabaie & Associates, you can be sure to send the proper documents on time. We’ll help you make a plan for dealing with your tax audit and advise you on how to handle any proposed changes to your tax return. We can also deal with the IRS on your behalf. We help taxpayers all over Maryland, including in Baltimore, Columbia, Frederick, and Rockville. Call us today at (410) 358-1500 or send us your information via our contact form.