CP 2000 for deployed client

[Kea]

I got a fax from a client's mother. The client is currently deployed oversees. The client received a CP2000 and Mom is very concerned that he is in trouble. He will not be home by the January due date on the notice. I know that due dates for tax returns are extended while deployed. Checking the IRS website FAQs for military mention the delay of due dates for various type of returns. I would assume this applies to CP2000s also, but haven't found a definitive answer. Is the CP2000 due date postponed while he is deployed? If so, do we need to notify the IRS that the CP2000 will be addressed when he returns home?

I may be able complete a 1040X if the son has e-mail access. Or maybe Mom has POA.

Thanks

[ILLMAS]

I got a fax from a client's mother. The client is currently deployed oversees. The client received a CP2000 and Mom is very concerned that he is in trouble. He will not be home by the January due date on the notice. I know that due dates for tax returns are extended while deployed. Checking the IRS website FAQs for military mention the delay of due dates for various type of returns. I would assume this applies to CP2000s also, but haven't found a definitive answer. Is the CP2000 due date postponed while he is deployed? If so, do we need to notify the IRS that the CP2000 will be addressed when he returns home?

I may be able complete a 1040X if the son has e-mail access. Or maybe Mom has POA.

Thanks

Did you prepare the original tax return? And filled out the third-party designee? If the tax return is for 2009 and you are the third party designee, then you can call the IRS on his behalf. Also, if you call the tax practitioner hotline, you might be able to correct the tax return over the phone. Hope this helps.

MAS

[Kea]

Yes, I am the 3rd party designee. I wish I could correct with a phone call. But the matter is a 1099B that was not reported. Obviously, the CP2000 does not consider the basis -- I figure I don't have either.

Thanks

[Gail in Virginia]

But you still need to respond to the CP2000 before the date it is due, even if only to tell them that TP is deployed out of the country and you need an extension of time to handle this.

[Kea]

Thanks. That answer makes sense. The deadline applies but it doesn't apply!