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725-B letter explained, in the IRS’s own words
We've scheduled a meeting to discuss unfiled tax returns and any unpaid balance you may owe. We've assigned a date, time, and location for the meeting. We may schedule the meeting to take place at an IRS office, your business or over the phone. We've included the contact information for the revenue officer assigned to your account.
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What this letter is about
We've scheduled a meeting to discuss unfiled tax returns and any unpaid balance you may owe. We've assigned a date, time, and location for the meeting. We may schedule the meeting to take place at an IRS office, your business or over the phone. We've included the contact information for the revenue officer assigned to your account.
What you need to do
- Call the assigned revenue officer to confirm or reschedule the appointment. You may request a change to the location of the meeting to your residence or business.
- Prepare for your meeting by collecting the requested paperwork and documentation.
What is a revenue officer?
IRS revenue officers are agency employees whose duties include helping taxpayers resolve their unpaid account balances or unfiled tax returns.
For more information:
- How to know it’s the IRS?
What if you don't respond?
We may take actions including:
- Collect balances owed.
- Substitute return preparation.
- Reject or terminate an installment agreement.
- Issue a levy.
- Seizure of assets.
- File a notice of federal tax lien.
If you suspect a scam
If the letter doesn’t appear in your search or if it looks suspicious, call 800-829-1040. Follow the IRS representative’s instructions.
Scams and consumer alerts
Publications you may find helpful
- Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax PDF
- Publication 594, The IRS Collection Process PDF
- Publication 1660, Collection Appeal Rights PDF
- Publication 3151, The ABCs of FTDs: Quick Reference Guide for Understanding Federal Tax Deposits PDF
What to do next
- Write down the date on the letter today.
- Look the number up on irs.gov yourself. Don’t trust a link or phone number from anyone else.
- If it says you owe money or proposes changes to your return, take it to a licensed CPA, EA or tax attorney before that date.
Not advice. Not a filing. Verify with a licensed professional. Rules change by year and facts.