{"id":33721,"date":"2018-01-26T13:53:37","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T19:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=33721"},"modified":"2020-06-08T15:40:49","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T20:40:49","slug":"irs-letter-3164-notification-third-party-contact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-letter-3164-notification-third-party-contact\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Letter 3164 – Notification of Third Party Contact"},"content":{"rendered":"

The IRS may contact third parties for information about your tax liability.<\/h2>\n
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Type of Notice: <\/strong>Return accuracy<\/p>\n

Likely next step: <\/strong>Hanlde an IRS tax audit<\/a><\/p>\n

Also see: <\/strong>IRS return and account problems<\/a>, IRS penalties<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Letter 3164<\/h3>\n
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  1. You filed a tax return.<\/li>\n
  2. The IRS selected your tax return for an audit.<\/li>\n
  3. The IRS sent Letter 3164 to notify you that the IRS may contact third parties to obtain information during the audit process. Employers, financial institutions and others may be contacted during the audit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Notice deadline: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>\n

    Want more help?<\/h3>\n

    Your tax professional can deal with the IRS for you. Learn more about H&R Block\u2019s Tax Audit & Notice Services<\/a>. Or make an appointment for a free consultation with a local tax professional by calling 855-536-6504<\/strong> or finding a local tax pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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