For many notices, the IRS will grant an extension of time to respond. However, if you receive a Notice of Deficiency (90-day letter), you must file in Tax Court within 90 days, and this date cannot be extended. Most other notices are less strict, but whenever you ask for an extension, confirm it in writing.
If you don’t respond to a Notice of Deficiency within 90 days, and you have an assessment, all is not lost. You won’t be able to go to Tax Court, but you can contest the taxes in federal district court or the U.S. Claims Court. Generally, you must pay the taxes first and file a claim for refund. If the refund request is not granted, you can sue for a refund. Sometimes you are required to pay only a portion of the liability, but you can still get into court.
Remember, there are many, many different types of tax notices, including liens, levies and summonses. Forms of response vary and procedure is important.
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