{"id":20064,"date":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resource-center.hrblock.com\/"},"modified":"2020-06-08T16:50:42","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T21:50:42","slug":"irs-letter-566","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-letter-566\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Letter 566 – The IRS Has Selected Your Tax Return For Audit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your tax return is being audited.<\/h2>\n
\"IRS<\/a>

Click to enlarge<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Type of notice: <\/strong>Return accuracy<\/p>\n

Likely next step:<\/strong> Address an IRS audit<\/a><\/p>\n

Also see:<\/strong> IRS penalties<\/a>, IRS bill for unpaid taxes<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Letter 566<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. The IRS selected your tax return for an audit.<\/li>\n
  2. The IRS is requesting that you provide documents to prove you are eligible to take one or more deductions or credits on your tax return.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Notice deadline:<\/strong> 30 days<\/p>\n

    If you miss the deadline: <\/strong> The IRS may not allow certain deductions or credits on your tax return and will assess additional tax, penalties and interest.<\/p>\n

    Want more help?<\/h3>\n

    Your tax professional can deal with the IRS for you. Learn more about H&R Block\u2019s Tax Audit & Notice Services<\/a>. Or make an appointment for a free consultation with a local tax professional by calling 855-536-6504<\/strong> or finding a local tax pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Your tax return is being audited. Type of notice: Return accuracy Likely next step: Address an IRS audit Also see: IRS penalties, IRS bill for unpaid taxes Why you received IRS Letter 566 The IRS selected your tax return for an audit. 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