{"id":27729,"date":"2017-09-13T17:42:48","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T17:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=27729"},"modified":"2018-04-12T09:35:08","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T14:35:08","slug":"letter-566d-initial-contact-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/letter-566d-initial-contact-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Letter 566D – Initial Contact Letter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your amended tax return is being audited.<\/h2>\n

View letter 566D image<\/a><\/p>\n

Type of Notice: <\/strong>Return accuracy<\/p>\n

Most common tax problem area: <\/strong>IRS audits<\/a><\/p>\n

Other tax problem areas: <\/strong>IRS penalties<\/a>, IRS bill for unpaid taxes<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Letter 566D<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. You filed a tax return.<\/li>\n
  2. You filed an amended tax return.<\/li>\n
  3. The IRS sent the letter to inform you that your amended return has been selected for audit. The items that are in question are listed on the notice as well as requested information to support those items. The IRS will hold any expected refund until your information is received and reviewed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your options to address IRS Letter 566D<\/h3>\n
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    1. Provide the documentation requested<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Notice deadline: <\/strong>30 days<\/p>\n

      If you miss the deadline: <\/strong>The IRS will disallow the items in question.<\/p>\n

      Want more help?<\/h3>\n

      See your local tax pro for a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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