# IRS Notice Response & Representation

> IRS notices usually report a mismatch (CP2000), a balance due (CP14), a penalty (for example for a late Form 5472), or an examination. Most have a response deadline, often 30 days. A timely, documented response — agreeing, disagreeing with evidence, or requesting penalty abatement for reasonable cause or first-time abatement — resolves most cases without escalation. Representation before the IRS is by an enrolled agent, CPA or attorney.

Practice: US Tax Services — https://www.industax.com/services/us-tax/

Notices to people living in India often arrive late by post, leaving little time. We act quickly, obtain transcripts, and prepare the response with Form 2848 authorising our partner EA or CPA.

Penalty abatement is often possible for first-time issues or where reasonable cause can be shown; we prepare the facts and documents to support it.

## Key facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Common notices | CP2000, CP14, CP504, penalty notices |
| Typical deadline | 30 days |
| Authorisation | Form 2848 |
| Abatement | First-time abatement or reasonable cause |

## Who needs this

- Foreign LLC owners with 5472 penalties
- NRIs with mismatched US returns
- US persons in India with balance-due notices

## What's included

- Notice analysis
- Transcript review
- Response and abatement request
- Representation via partner EA/CPA

## Documents

- The IRS notice
- Relevant returns and records

## Process

1. **Analyse** — Notice and transcripts reviewed.
2. **Respond** — Documented response filed.
3. **Resolve** — Follow-up until closed.

Work that legally requires a US enrolled agent or CPA is signed by a partner professional; Indus Tax coordinates it.

## FAQs

### What if I've already missed the notice deadline?

Respond as soon as possible. Many notices can still be addressed, though the IRS may have moved to the next stage, such as an assessment.

### Can Indus Tax represent me before the IRS?

Representation is done by our partner US enrolled agents or CPAs under Form 2848; our team prepares the analysis and documents.

### Is the $25,000 Form 5472 penalty negotiable?

It can be abated for reasonable cause, which must be shown with facts and documents. Outcomes vary case by case.

## Official sources

- IRS — Internal Revenue Service: https://www.irs.gov/

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