That letter isn't as scary as it looks.
Snap a photo of any IRS notice. We translate the jargon and explain what it commonly means, in plain English — in about a minute.
Educational only — not tax advice. Tax Panic explains IRS notices; it does not tell you what to do or represent you before the IRS.
The income and payment information we have on file does not match the entries on your 2024 Form 1040. This discrepancy may result in an increase in tax of $1,847…
"We think you forgot some income. Check our math, then agree or dispute. You have 44 days — and it's a question, not a bill."
Panic → Plan
in three steps, about a minutePhoto or PDF, first page is enough. No account, no forms about your forms.
The notice type, the amount and the date printed on it, and how urgent that kind of notice generally is.
A checklist in plain English: what to gather, what to send, and when.
Most letters are a 3, not a 10.
Every scan gets a panic level, so you know instantly whether it's "reply this week" or "routine, breathe." Because the worst part of an IRS letter is not knowing which one it is.
The tax toolkit
Records commonly requested for your notice type.
Calendar + remindersTrack dates and learn how penalties generally accrue.
SE tax calculatorHow 1099s, deductions, and quarterly basics generally work.
Guided calculatorItemize vs. standard, the tax it saves, plus a home-sale check.
3 estimatorsHow IRA, 401(k), and Social Security taxation generally works.
Guided calculatorGuided AOTC vs. Lifetime Learning estimate with eligibility questions.
Guided Q&A checkupGuided questions on the exclusion, tests, and foreign-account reporting.
Safe-harbor calculatorHow estimated taxes work and how to ballpark them yourself.
Every tool explains how the rules generally work — it does not determine your eligibility, tax treatment, or amounts. Educational only — not tax advice.
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- ✓ Scam-letter detection
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- ✗ The interactive toolkit
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- ✓ Deadline reminders
- ✓ The full interactive toolkit
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Frequently asked
Is Tax Panic giving me tax advice?▾
No. Tax Panic is an educational tool that helps you understand IRS letters. It does not provide legal or tax advice and does not replace a CPA, Enrolled Agent, or tax attorney. For serious notices, consult a professional.
Is my IRS notice safe to upload?▾
Your document is encrypted in transit and used only to generate your analysis. We do not store the document, and we do not sell your data or use it to train AI.
What notices can it recognize?▾
Dozens of common IRS notices — CP14, CP2000, CP501/503/504, LT11, 5071C, 4883C, CP3219A, CP523, CP75, and many more. If the letter shows a notice code in the upper right, Tax Panic will find it.
Is it really free?▾
Your first scan and explanation are free, no account needed. Pro unlocks unlimited scans, saved notices, reminders, and the toolkit.
Can it help with a levy or audit?▾
It explains what the notice means and general next steps, and it will tell you when a notice is serious enough to bring in a licensed professional. It does not represent you before the IRS.
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