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Urgent IRS Notice

IRS Notice LT18

A demand to file overdue tax returns immediately.

Summary

A demand to file overdue tax returns immediately.

Letter LT18 demands that you file specified returns that the IRS shows as missing. Non-response can lead the IRS to file substitute returns and begin enforced collection.

This is a time-sensitive notice. Deadline: Respond by the date on the notice. Missing it can cost you appeal rights and lead to a levy. If you have this notice, call (888) 503-6803 today.

What does Notice LT18 mean?

Letter LT18 demands that you file specified returns that the IRS shows as missing. Non-response can lead the IRS to file substitute returns and begin enforced collection.

Why did I get it?

The IRS issues Notice LT18 when its records show a specific condition on your account. The notice itself states the amount, the tax year, and the date the IRS is working from. If any of that looks wrong, it often is worth challenging, and confirming the details is the first thing we do.

What happens if I ignore it?

If you do nothing, the IRS can proceed to levy your wages, bank accounts, or other property, and you may lose valuable appeal rights that expire with the deadline. Every notice has a response window, and the options are widest before it closes.

What to do after Notice LT18

Three steps, whether you handle it yourself or have us step in.

01

Do not miss the deadline

Notice LT18 carries a response date: Respond by the date on the notice. Mark it, because the IRS's next step is usually more serious.

02

Confirm the details

The IRS is sometimes wrong. We pull your transcripts and verify whether the amount and the basis for the notice are correct before responding.

03

Respond with a plan

File the returns before the IRS files for you. See our unfiled returns help. We respond on your behalf and take the deadline pressure off you.

Notice LT18 at a glance
Notice
IRS Notice LT18
Type
Request for Unfiled Returns
Urgency
Time-sensitive
Deadline
Respond by the date on the notice
What it means
A demand to file overdue tax returns immediately.

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Notice LT18: frequently asked questions

Is IRS Notice LT18 serious?

Yes. It is a time-sensitive collection notice with a firm deadline, and missing it can lead to a levy and the loss of appeal rights.

How long do I have to respond to Notice LT18?

Respond by the date on the notice. Deadlines are strict, so it is best to act well before the date on your specific notice.

Can Rockwater respond to the IRS for me?

Yes. Once we represent you, the IRS communicates with us, and we respond on your behalf. Send us the notice and we will explain your options at no cost.

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