IRS Notice Response

Got a letter from the IRS? We handle it.

Expert crypto-focused IRS representation from a CPA who knows exactly how the agency targets digital asset holders, and how to resolve every notice type.

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The Problem

Why crypto holders get flagged.

Notices for Unreported Crypto

The IRS receives 1099 data from exchanges and cross-references your return. If crypto transactions are missing, you receive a CP2000 proposing additional tax, penalties, and interest, often inflated because the IRS assumes zero cost basis on your sales.

Bank Inflows/Outflows Appear Inconsistent With Reported Income

The IRS can identify certain large or unusual bank transactions through information reporting, audits, exchange records, and data-matching programs. Significant fiat transfers connected to crypto activity that do not align with reported income or capital gains could result in IRS scrutiny or follow-up inquiries.

The Form 1040 Digital Asset Question

Since 2024, every taxpayer must answer the digital asset question on Form 1040. Answering "yes" without proper reporting, or answering "no" when exchange records say otherwise, creates an immediate audit trigger.

The Data

IRS enforcement is ramping up.

Crypto-related IRS notices by year

10K100K200K300K400K2020202120222023202420252026*Form 1040 digital asset question mandatory

*2026 projected. Sources: IRS enforcement data, Congressional testimony, industry estimates.

42x

Increase since 2020

Crypto-related IRS notices have grown from roughly 10,000 in 2020 to a projected 425,000 in 2026 as exchange 1099 reporting matures and matching programs expand.

2024

Form 1040 question mandatory

Every filer must now answer the digital asset question. A wrong or missing answer is its own compliance issue, independent of the underlying transactions.

1099-DA

Broker reporting goes live

Exchanges are now required to report gross proceeds directly to the IRS, dramatically increasing automated CP2000 notices for unreported crypto activity.

Our Process

Four steps to resolution.

01

Notice Review

We analyze the notice type, proposed amounts, response deadlines, and the specific IRS unit that issued it, so we know exactly what we are dealing with before drafting a single word.

02

Record Reconstruction

We pull transaction history from every exchange, wallet, and DeFi protocol involved. Missing records get reconstructed using on-chain data and forensic accounting methods.

03

Response Preparation

We draft a formal response with supporting documentation, cost-basis schedules, and legal citations, formatted to the standard IRS examiners expect from professional representatives.

04

Resolution & Protection

We negotiate directly with the IRS on your behalf, secure the best possible resolution, and implement future compliance safeguards so you never receive another surprise notice.

What You Get

Expert handling through resolution.

Full notice analysis & response strategy
IRS correspondence drafting
Transaction reconstruction from exchange data
Power of Attorney (Form 2848)
Penalty abatement requests
Installment agreement negotiation
Future compliance safeguards
Who It's For

Sound like your situation?

The First-Time Filer

You received a CP2000 notice for unreported crypto transactions. You never meant to skip reporting, the rules were unclear and your exchange did not send a 1099 until now. You need someone who can respond accurately and minimize what you owe.

The Delinquent Taxpayer

You have multiple unfiled tax years with significant crypto activity, trading, staking, NFTs, DeFi. The IRS has started sending notices, and you know the problem is only getting worse. You need a structured path back to compliance.

The Audit Target

You have been selected for examination on your crypto positions. The IRS wants documentation for every trade, transfer, and DeFi interaction. You need a representative who speaks the agency's language and can defend your positions under scrutiny.

FAQ

Common questions.

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Book a confidential consultation. We will review your notice, outline your options, and give you a clear path to resolution.

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