IRS Letter 556 – Acknowledgement of Protest, Correspondence, or Request for Interview
The IRS sent Letter 556 to notify you that your correspondence has been received.
Type of Notice: Return accuracy
Likely next step: Address an IRS CP2000 underreporter inquiry
Also see: IRS tax audit
Why you received IRS Letter 556
- You sent the IRS correspondence:
- requesting an appeals conference,
- requesting an interview to discuss an issue
- requesting audit reconsideration, or
- protesting an IRS decision.
- The IRS sent the letter to acknowledge receipt of the correspondence.
Notice deadline: N/A
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