IRS Letter 1616 – Proposed Assessment – Partnership Return
The IRS has prepared an unfiled return on behalf of the partnership and proposed taxes due.
Type of Notice: Late return
Most common tax problem area: Business unfiled returns
Other tax problem areas: Unpaid business taxes, Business tax penalties
Why you received IRS Letter 1616
- The IRS never received a tax return for the year specified.
- The IRS sent you previous notices asking you to file a partnership tax return, but never received a response.
- The IRS is informing you that a return has been filed on behalf of the business.
Your options to address IRS Letter 1616
- File a return
- Clear up an account error
- Dispute the penalties
- Make arrangements to pay
Notice deadline: 30 days
If you miss the deadline: The IRS will process the return that is attached to this notice and send you a bill for taxes, penalties and interest.
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