IRS Letter CP3219A
Why are you receiving this letter?
You received IRS letter CP3219A because you previously were sent IRS letter CP2000. The IRS proposed changes to your return, which resulted in an increase in tax owed to the IRS. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that additional taxes are owed.

- The IRS is proposing to charge you less than $10,000 of additional taxes.
- You do not agree with the proposed changes.
- You are unable to pay back the taxes in full.
- You would like to discuss this with someone not working for the IRS to understand what is going on and the options you have.

- The IRS is proposing to charge you greater than $10,000 of additional taxes.
- You are unable to pay back the taxes in full.
- You would like to negotiate down the tax balances.
What you should do?
Read the notice carefully. The notice will tell you the changes made, the amount of taxes owed, and the amount of penalties charged. In our notice example, the changes were made to Form 1040 for tax year 2011.
You have two options to challenge this change.
1) File documentation supporting your original tax return to IRS Audit Reconsideration. Contact the IRS or a tax professional for more information on Audit Reconsideration.
2) File a petition to the U.S. Tax Court. You have 90 days from the date of the letter to timely file your petition. We highly recommend you contact a tax professional to assist you on filing a U.S. Tax Court petition.
If you agree with the changes, IRS letter CP3219A is considered a tax bill. You now have a balance due to the IRS.
What can you expect next?
Filing a U.S. Tax Court petition is a complicated process. You should have a tax professional represent you. The process for filing a U.S. Tax Court petition will be fully explained by your hired representative.
If you agree, this is a tax bill. You now have a balance due and owing to the IRS.
If you do nothing, the IRS will move forward with collection activity. This may include filing Federal Tax Liens and/or Tax Levies on your wages, bank accounts, state & federal tax refunds, etc. Learn more about your options for tax resolution.