Tax prep support
Notice response support
Finbryn reads an IRS or state notice, gathers the documentation it asks for from your books, and prepares a response for a credentialed signer to review, tracking the case through to resolution rather than leaving you to interpret the letter alone.
Tax working papers
Illustrative client · August 2026
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- Year-end books closed and reconciledDone
- Fixed asset and depreciation scheduleDone
- Book-to-tax adjustments listedDone
- Supporting schedules for the preparerIn progress
- Handed to the signer for review and filingNext
Illustrative. An example of the document, not a client's figures.
Most notices are routine, if you know what they are asking
A large share of IRS and state notices are automated math corrections, mismatched information returns, or requests for documentation on a specific line item, not an audit. The problem is usually not the underlying issue, it is figuring out what the notice actually wants and by when. We read it, translate it into plain language, and tell you exactly what response it calls for.
Pulling the documentation from books we already maintain
If the notice asks for support behind a deduction, a credit, or a reported amount, we pull that documentation from books we already maintain rather than starting a records search from zero. That is usually the difference between a response that takes a day and one that takes weeks.
Deadlines are real and short
Most notices carry a response window measured in weeks, not months, and missing it can convert a routine correction into a bigger dispute or an assessed balance you now have to formally contest. We prioritize notice responses against that shorter clock rather than treating them as background work.
Where a credentialed signer takes over
We never contact the IRS on your behalf. You send the response yourself, or for an audit, a collections matter or anything that needs representation, we hand the prepared file to an Enrolled Agent, CPA or attorney you authorize under Circular 230.
Where this fits
This connects to whichever return the notice concerns, such as Form 1040 or Form 1120-S preparation, and often surfaces something worth addressing in tax planning going forward. See pricing for notice support rates.
Questions
Frequently asked questions: Notice response support
Is a notice always bad news?
No, most are routine math corrections, information mismatches, or documentation requests, not an audit, though the response window is still short and worth taking seriously.
What do you need from me to respond?
The notice itself and a few minutes to confirm what it is asking; we pull supporting documentation from books we already maintain wherever possible.
Can you represent me directly with the IRS?
No. We do not represent anyone before the IRS or a state tax agency. We prepare the documented response; you send it yourself, or an Enrolled Agent, CPA or attorney you authorize represents you.
How fast do you turn around a notice response?
We prioritize notices against their actual deadline, which is usually a matter of weeks, rather than treating them as background work.
What does notice response support actually include, month to month?
Notice response support covers notice reviewed and explained in plain language, along with supporting documentation gathered from your books. The work runs inside QuickBooks Online, Xero or Drake Tax, the file stays under your own subscription, and a senior principal reviews the output before it reaches you each period.
Should I respond to the notice myself?
Most notices have a deadline and a specific response format; we draft it so the response actually answers what was asked.
Can you represent me directly with the tax authority?
Representation beyond the return prepared requires a credentialed practitioner; we prepare the response and hand it to one for anything past a routine correction.
How is notice response support priced?
Pricing for notice response support depends on your transaction volume, the software you use, and how much cleanup is needed before ongoing work starts. Current ranges are published on the pricing page, and your exact fee is confirmed in writing before anything begins.
What software works with notice response support?
Notice response support runs inside QuickBooks Online or Xero, whichever you already use. If you are not yet set up in either, we can configure a file in your name so you keep ownership of it once the engagement is under way.
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Next step
Talk to the team that would run your books
A short call covers your setup, your software and what a first month would look like. You get a written scope and price after it.