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  • About
    • Ronson J. Shamoun, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Chandara Diep, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Devon J. Arabo, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Brian M. Malloy, Esq.
    • Andrea Cisneros Valdez, Esq., LL.M.
    • Sam Imandoust, ESQ., LL.M
    • Lauren Suarez, ESQ., LL.M.
    • John I. Forry, Esq.
    • Martin Schainbaum, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Kaveh Imandoust, JD, MBT, CPA
    • Joseph Cole, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Christopher Engelmann, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Remy Hogan, Esq., LL.M.
    • Steve S. Mattia, Esq.
    • Dod Ghassemkhani, ESQ.
    • Vincent Renda, Esq.
    • Pedro Bernal, Esq.
    • Sabri P. Shamoun 1938-2023
    • Melanie M. Shamoun
    • Renae Arabo
    • Hilary Dargavell
    • Sandie Portilla
    • Lupita C. Torres
    • Jewell Cornejo
    • Kesia Belford
    • Danielle N. Misleh
    • Judith G. Jeremie, JD
    • Rebecca Shuman
    • Michael Lutzky, CPA
    • Gianna Iskander
  • Practices
    • Tax
      • IRS TAX MATTERS
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          • Contesting an IRS Levy
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        • IRS AUDITS
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          • What are IRS Field Audits?
          • Initial IRS Compliance Center Audits
          • IRS Office Audits
          • What happens in an IRS Audit?
          • Taxpayer Rights Under IRS Publication 1
          • IRS Warns Taxpayers About Scam
        • NOTICES
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          • Avisos en Español
        • IRS Collections
          • Avoiding and Eliminating IRS Tax Liens
          • Collection Due Process Hearing
          • CP 501 – IRS Notice
          • Failure to file a tax return: What happens?
          • How the IRS calculates interest
          • How to get a tax levy released
          • ACS – Automated Collection System
          • IRS Collections Process
          • IRS Interest Abatement
          • IRS Revenue Officers
          • Jeopardy Assessments and Jeopardy Levies
          • National Tax Agencies
          • RJS LAW Approach to Collections
          • IRS Statute of Limitations on Collections
          • Streamlined Installment Agreements
          • Tax Penalty Abatement
          • Taxpayer Assistance Orders TAO
        • IRS Payroll Tax
          • Independent Contractor Reclassification Audits
          • IRS Forms 940 and 941
          • IRS Trust Fund Interviews
          • Payroll Tax Liability Payment Options
          • Trust Fund Recovery Penalties
        • IRS Wealth Squad
        • Offer in Compromise & Tax Settlements
          • OVERVIEW OF OFFER IN COMPROMISE PROCESS
          • The Offer in Compromise Process
          • Appealing an Offer in Compromise to the IRS
          • How does the IRS evaluate an Offer in Compromise
          • Offer in Compromise and Dissipated Assets
          • Offer in Compromise Requirements
          • Pros and Cons of an Offer in Compromise
          • Why Choose RJS LAW?
          • Offer in Compromise Alternatives
          • Actual IRS Offer in Compromise Results
      • STATE TAX MATTERS
        • EDD California Payroll Tax Lawyer
          • EDD Investigations
          • EDD Collections – Liens, Levies, and Garnishments
        • CDTFA – California Sales Tax
          • California Sales Tax Appeals
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          • California Department Of Tax And Fee Administration – CDTFA
        • California State Tax Matters – California Franchise Tax Board | FTB | EDD
          • California Residency Audits
          • Discharging State Income Taxes in Bankruptcy
          • State Tax Practice – Outside of California
      • CRIMINAL TAX ISSUES
        • Criminal Investigation Division
        • IRS Criminal Investigation Division Tactics
        • Criminal Tax Defense – Tax Crimes
        • Currency Transaction Records & Suspicious Activity Reports
        • IRS Methods of Proof: Tax Fraud and Evasion
        • Methods IRS Agents Use to Locate Assets
        • IRS Special Agent Visits
        • Are You a Criminal Investigation Target?
        • Criminal Tax Attorney vs. White Collar Defense
      • CORPORATE TAXES
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      • Innocent Spouse Relief
    • International Tax
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  • Tax Institute
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    • 8th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute – July 28th, 2023
    • 7th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute – July 15th 2022
    • 6th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute
    • 5th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute
    • 4th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute
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  • About
    • Ronson J. Shamoun, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Chandara Diep, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Devon J. Arabo, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Brian M. Malloy, Esq.
    • Andrea Cisneros Valdez, Esq., LL.M.
    • Sam Imandoust, ESQ., LL.M
    • Lauren Suarez, ESQ., LL.M.
    • John I. Forry, Esq.
    • Martin Schainbaum, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Kaveh Imandoust, JD, MBT, CPA
    • Joseph Cole, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Christopher Engelmann, ESQ., LL.M.
    • Remy Hogan, Esq., LL.M.
    • Steve S. Mattia, Esq.
    • Dod Ghassemkhani, ESQ.
    • Vincent Renda, Esq.
    • Pedro Bernal, Esq.
    • Sabri P. Shamoun 1938-2023
    • Melanie M. Shamoun
    • Renae Arabo
    • Hilary Dargavell
    • Sandie Portilla
    • Lupita C. Torres
    • Jewell Cornejo
    • Kesia Belford
    • Danielle N. Misleh
    • Judith G. Jeremie, JD
    • Rebecca Shuman
    • Michael Lutzky, CPA
    • Gianna Iskander
  • Practices
    • Tax
      • IRS TAX MATTERS
        • IRS Appeals
          • IRS Appeals Process
          • Contesting an IRS Levy
          • Why Retain RJS LAW for IRS Appeals
          • 4 Tips For Navigating The IRS Rapid Appeals Process
        • IRS AUDITS
          • IRS Correspondence Audits
          • What are IRS Field Audits?
          • Initial IRS Compliance Center Audits
          • IRS Office Audits
          • What happens in an IRS Audit?
          • Taxpayer Rights Under IRS Publication 1
          • IRS Warns Taxpayers About Scam
        • NOTICES
          • IRS Notices
          • IRS Letters
          • FTB Notices
          • Avisos en Español
        • IRS Collections
          • Avoiding and Eliminating IRS Tax Liens
          • Collection Due Process Hearing
          • CP 501 – IRS Notice
          • Failure to file a tax return: What happens?
          • How the IRS calculates interest
          • How to get a tax levy released
          • ACS – Automated Collection System
          • IRS Collections Process
          • IRS Interest Abatement
          • IRS Revenue Officers
          • Jeopardy Assessments and Jeopardy Levies
          • National Tax Agencies
          • RJS LAW Approach to Collections
          • IRS Statute of Limitations on Collections
          • Streamlined Installment Agreements
          • Tax Penalty Abatement
          • Taxpayer Assistance Orders TAO
        • IRS Payroll Tax
          • Independent Contractor Reclassification Audits
          • IRS Forms 940 and 941
          • IRS Trust Fund Interviews
          • Payroll Tax Liability Payment Options
          • Trust Fund Recovery Penalties
        • IRS Wealth Squad
        • Offer in Compromise & Tax Settlements
          • OVERVIEW OF OFFER IN COMPROMISE PROCESS
          • The Offer in Compromise Process
          • Appealing an Offer in Compromise to the IRS
          • How does the IRS evaluate an Offer in Compromise
          • Offer in Compromise and Dissipated Assets
          • Offer in Compromise Requirements
          • Pros and Cons of an Offer in Compromise
          • Why Choose RJS LAW?
          • Offer in Compromise Alternatives
          • Actual IRS Offer in Compromise Results
      • STATE TAX MATTERS
        • EDD California Payroll Tax Lawyer
          • EDD Investigations
          • EDD Collections – Liens, Levies, and Garnishments
        • CDTFA – California Sales Tax
          • California Sales Tax Appeals
          • California Sales Tax Audits
          • California Department Of Tax And Fee Administration – CDTFA
        • California State Tax Matters – California Franchise Tax Board | FTB | EDD
          • California Residency Audits
          • Discharging State Income Taxes in Bankruptcy
          • State Tax Practice – Outside of California
      • CRIMINAL TAX ISSUES
        • Criminal Investigation Division
        • IRS Criminal Investigation Division Tactics
        • Criminal Tax Defense – Tax Crimes
        • Currency Transaction Records & Suspicious Activity Reports
        • IRS Methods of Proof: Tax Fraud and Evasion
        • Methods IRS Agents Use to Locate Assets
        • IRS Special Agent Visits
        • Are You a Criminal Investigation Target?
        • Criminal Tax Attorney vs. White Collar Defense
      • CORPORATE TAXES
      • TAX COURT LITIGATION
      • Innocent Spouse Relief
    • International Tax
    • Estate Planning
    • Trust Litigation
    • Trust, Estate & Probate Litigation
    • Trust & Estate Administration
    • Probate
    • Bankruptcy
      • Bankruptcy (FAQ’s)
    • Civil Litigation
    • Criminal Defense
    • Accidents & Injury
    • Corporate & Transactional
    • Private Wealth Services
    • Real Estate Law
      • Landlord Tenant Law
    • Employment Law
  • Tax Institute
    • 10th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Institute
    • 9th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Institute
    • 8th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute – July 28th, 2023
    • 7th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute – July 15th 2022
    • 6th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute
    • 5th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute
    • 4th Annual USD School of Law – RJS LAW Tax Controversy Institute
  • Testimonials
  • Giving
    • Giving
    • RJS LAW Donates Billboard to the Girl Scouts
  • Awards
    • Awards
    • Ronson J. Shamoun at events with various dignitaries
    • SD50 Extraordinary Leadership
    • Media
    • Video Gallery
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IRS Letters

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  • Letter 484C
  • Letter 549C
  • Letter 668D/LP68
  • Letter 681C
  • Letter 757C
  • LT11/Letter 1058
  • LT18/Letter 1615
  • LP 64/Letter 1731
  • LT27/Letter 1737
  • Letter 1961C
  • Letter 1962C
  • LT16/Letter 2050
  • Letter 2257C
  • Letter 2271C
  • Letter 2272C
  • Letter 2273C
  • Letter 2318C
  • Letter 2357C
  • Letter 2603C
  • Letter 2604C
  • Letter 2761C
  • Letter 2789C
  • Letter 2800C
  • Letter 2801C
  • Letter 2840C
  • Letter 3030C
  • Letter 3127C
  • Letter 3217C
  • LT39/Letter 3228
  • Letter 4883C
  • Letter 5071C
  • LP47
  • LP59

Letter 484C: This letter requests that you complete a Financial Statement so the IRS can properly determine your ability to pay. You must complete the financial statement and provide all of the substantiation required and return it to the IRS as soon as possible, or by the due date listed on the letter.

Letter 549C: This letter informs you the type of tax and tax year listed in the letter has been paid. If you owe another type of tax and tax year(s), continue your payments as normal.

Letter 668D/LP68: This notifies you the IRS has released the Notice of Levy for the taxpayer listed on the letter. You are no longer required to turn over any money, property, or rights to property belonging to that taxpayer.

Letter 681C: Based on the information you provided to the IRS, they have accepted your request to pay as confirmed on the letter, but this does not constitute a formal Installment Agreement. Pay as much as you can pay, when you are able.

Letter 757C: This letter informs you that you failed to meet the terms of your Installment Agreement by making the payments by the due date, so please call the number listed on the letter and someone at the IRS will assist you.

LT11/Letter 1058: This letter is a notice explaining the IRS intends to issue a levy against your bank accounts, wages, or other assets because you still have a balance due. It is informing you that they will begin searching for other assets on which to issue a levy also, and may file a Federal Tax Lien if they have not already done so. You must pay the amount shown on the notice, or call the number provided to set up a payment plan.

LT18/Letter 1615: This notice informs you the IRS has no record of receiving federal income tax returns for the years indicated on the letter. File the returns or contact the IRS to discuss the matter.

LP 64/Letter 1731: The IRS is attempting to locate a taxpayer and is requesting your assistance. Please provide the IRS with the information you have on the taxpayer’s address, home and work telephone numbers, and the name and address of any employers or others who may know how to locate the taxpayer.

LT27/Letter1737: The IRS is notifying you they received your request for a payment plan and need you to complete financial information to determine whether you qualify for an installment agreement. Complete Form 433F that was included with the letter, either by mail or by calling the number listed on the notice.

Letter 1961C: This letter is in response to an oral or written request for a Direct Debit Installment Agreement, and explains why your request for a Direct Debit could not be granted and outlines the steps needed to qualify for Direct Debit. You must complete Form 433 and return it to the IRS with your bank account and routing numbers.

Letter 1962C: This letter confirms your written request of Direct Debit Installment Agreement has been approved and explains the fees the IRS charges for establishing your agreement. This notice will also explain what to do if you qualify for a Low Income Fee Reduction. Be sure the amount of your payment is available in your checking account before the due date in the letter.

LT16/Letter 2050: This notice informs you that enforcement action may be taken to collect taxes you owe because you have not responded to previous notices sent to you. Please contact the IRS to resolve this matter.

Letter 2257C: This letter is a response to your oral or written request for a pay-off amount for any balance due you have to the IRS. Please pay the amount indicated by the date included in the letter.

Letter 2271C: This letter is a confirmation of your financial request for an Installment Agreement, and explains the fees associated. Read this notice carefully as it may explain what to do if you qualify for a Low Income Fee Reduction or may request missing information based on the financial information you previously provided.

Letter 2272C: This letter is a response to your written or oral request to pay your balance due in installments, and explains why the IRS cannot establish the agreement. Please provide the IRS with the requested information or provide an explanation of why you are unable to do so.

Letter 2273C: The IRS has accepted your oral or written request to pay what you owe the IRS in installments. This letter contains a specific dollar amount for you to pay each month, along with the payment’s due date. It also provides the address that you should mail your payment to. If you qualify, you can apply for the Low Income Fee Reduction. Information on this fee reduction is found on your notice.

Letter 2318C: This letter is a result of your oral or written request to pay your tax liability through Payroll Deductions, and explains the necessary fees charged for paying this debt monthly. Please provide the IRS with your employer’s signature which agrees to deducting an amount from your pay check and sending that amount to the IRS.

Letter 2357C: This letter informs you that the IRS failed to send you the balance due notices they should have provided. Please pay the balance due as soon as possible.

Letter 2603C: This letter notifies you the IRS has accepted your Installment Agreement and they will file a Federal Tax Lien on your personal property. Make your monthly installment agreement payments, and contact the IRS at the toll-free number listed on your notice if you have any questions.

Letter 2604C: The IRS has accepted your oral or written request to pay what you owe the IRS in installments, and provides you with the specific dollar amount due as well as the due date. If you qualify, you can apply for the Low Income Fee Reduction. Information on this fee reduction is found on your notice.

Letter 2761C: This letter is requesting your combat zone service dates to ensure they provide you with the special provisions and protection under the combat zone deferment. It may ask for various supporting documents from your superior to support your claims.

Letter 2789C: This letter is a response to your written or oral request for information on the annual reminder notice informing you of your balance due. It also explains that penalties and interest continues to accrue until the balance is paid. Please pay your balance sooner rather than later to avoid unnecessary interest and penalties.

Letter 2800C: This letter was sent by the IRS because they believe your employee may have filed an incorrect Form W-4. Begin withholding income tax from this employee’s wages based on the current rates.

Letter 2801C: The IRS has determined that you are not entitled to claiming exempt status more than a specified number of withholding allowances. Generally, it is your employer who bases the amount of withholding for federal income, but the IRS can review whether you are entitled to claim exempt status.

Letter 2840C: This letter confirms your Installment Agreement you requested when filing a balance due return, and confirms the payment date and amount. Please make your monthly payments by the date listed to avoid any interest or penalties.

Letter 3030C: This letter provides you an explanation of the tax, penalty, and interest still due on your account. Please pay the amount in full as soon as possible, but by the date listed on your notice at the latest.

Letter 3127C: This letter confirms changes made to your Installment Agreement you requested, and all changes are explained in the letter. Follow the instructions provided and make the payments by the date provided on your notice.

Letter 3217C: The IRS has accepted your oral or written request to pay what you owe in installments. This letter contains a specific dollar amount for you to pay each month, along with the payment’s due date. It also provides the address that you should mail your payment to. If you qualify, you can apply for the Low Income Fee Reduction. Information on this fee reduction is found on your notice.

LT39/Letter 3228: This is a reminder notice that you owe overdue tax to the IRS. If you are already working with the IRS to resolve this issue, you do not need to take any further action. If not, please contact the IRS to pay your balance in full or arrange an installment agreement.

Letter 4883C: The IRS needs more information in order to process your tax return properly. Please call the number on the letter for assistance.

Letter 5071C: The IRS needs more information in order to process your tax return properly. Please call the number on the letter for assistance or use the secure IRS website.

LP47: The IRS is attempting to locate the person identified in the letter. Please provide the address for this person at your earliest convenience.

LP59: The IRS had previously sent a notice of levy to collect money from the taxpayer in the letter, but have received no response. If you have already responded, complete the information and mail it to the IRS because you are legally responsible for responding to the levy and must send the amount owed as soon as possible.

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Compassionate. Knowledgeable. Capable. The team at RJS, specifically Brad, Marisol and Ronnie were on top of all of our issues. They were efficient and communicated with us on every step. Finding a team that is on top of their game like RJS is a tough find.... add to that the compassion and care they provide makes them second to none. Call them now. - Mike G.
RJS Law firm was very professional and someone was always available to answer our questions. They really looked out for our interest only! If you want the best Law Firm Representing YOU, These guys are absolutely SECOND TO NONE!!! I  highly recommend them! Thank you for solving my tax problems! You guys Rock! - Mike S.
Amazing!  In today's world of NO customer service and only internal focus, The RJS Law firm and Chandara in particular completely changed my perspective.   Due to a complicated personal situation, I found myself  in a difficult position with the IRS.  One call and I can not tell you how relieved I am.  I can breathe again, and what is even more amazing-  I do not need an attorney.  Chandara advised me on how to resolve this myself.  It would have been easy to just take my money and add further stress to the situation,  but she didn't. I believe that nothing but good can come from true acts of kindness, so I truly thank her and RJS for outstanding service and should I ever need an attorney-  she will be my first call. - Michele W.
Calling this firm put me at ease. I had sleepless nights as I was procrastinating to take care of my problems; I didn’t know how to go about them. Seeking legal help is always a good way to go, as they are more suited for the job. Chandara has guided me through the process of my stressful situation. No strings attached but I couldn’t let go, I truly recommend them. They will give you sincere and honest answers at all times. I couldn’t be more at ease with my family taking this a step at a time. - Kimberly
I have been a tax client of RJS Law for nearly 10 years. Mr. Shamoun and his team have always delivered results above and beyond my expectations. My attorney has always been just a phone call away when I need advice. I would highly recommend RJS Law to anyone in need of representation for tax related matters! - Brad
My grandmother and I called RJS LAW because she fell behind on her business taxes. She no longer owns the business so she wanted to get back on track and settle that debt. Brendan was very informative and very helpful. We set up a consultation and everyone at the firm was very polite. Brendan helped us create a plan so that we can get resolution to the problem. He helped turn this insurmountable issue into something manageable going forward. I highly recommend this place! - Deana
With no doubt I have to say I have the best advice going forward. I was in the military residing from California but I was stationed in Texas and I didn’t know my filing requirements. Not only I got my questions answered by they gave me free knowledge that I wouldn’t ever had known. I feel comfortable with filing now and going forward I will know what’s best for me. The best thing I liked about this firm is that they answered right away! Transferred my call to an attorney and got it done! In no time! Highly professional and helpful! - Karla
We worked with Brad Paladini on an appeal for an Offer in Compromise we previously submitted on our own. Looking back we should have hired RJS BEFORE we tried submitting an OIC on our own. Brad was amazing to work with on the OIC appeal and literally saved us over $100,000 in taxes. Didn’t show any judgement, took over all the IRS communications and helped us get all the paperwork the IRS was requesting. He fought for us like a bulldog to win the appeal. We are so thankful we found RJS LAW through Yelp and decided to write a review to pay it forward! - Holly
RJS LAW San Diego came to us highly recommended. The firm delivers with precision, tact and professionalism. They are not cheap, but cheap doesn’t always deliver. Ronnie Shamoun, Quinn Disparte, and their associates treated our case with respect, dignity, empathy and speed. They were able to get our case dismissed timely, as promised and without any of the associated headaches that normally come with the territory. The end result was tremendous peace of mind. If that is what your ultimate goal is you need not look any further. - Mandana

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