I Got a Letter from the IRS—Now What? A Guide to Understanding and Responding

Covers CP2000, audit notices, payment plans, and what each letter means. Part of the Mac Neal LLC Resource Series: practical, plain-English guides for freelancers, side hustlers and small-business owners.

Inside this guide:

• How to tell a real IRS letter from a scam
• The anatomy of a notice, and a "common notices at a glance" table
• A step-by-step response plan, plus a closer look at the CP2000
• Audit letter basics, payment options and penalty relief
• When to get professional help, and where to find free help
• Printable templates: a response log, a document checklist and a phone-call record

17-page PDF with checklists and printable worksheets. Updated October 2026 for tax year 2026.

General education, not tax or legal advice. Have a question about your own situation? Book a consultation at www.macnealllc.com.