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July 14, 2023 – t is the IRS’s responsibility to make sure your tax return is as accurate as it can be while it is processed and verified. TAS Tax Tip: What if I receive an IRS notice that says something is wrong with my 2022 tax return? Don’t panic! It is important to remember –…

July 12, 2023 – As discussed in Part One, over one million taxpayers living in a disaster area filed their returns early with a balance due, expecting to make a timely payment by the postponed dates. Unfortunately, for taxpayers covered by a disaster declaration the IRS followed its normal collection procedures and mailed an initial collection…

July 11, 2023 – Know your rights and what to do if the IRS sends you a bill after you already paid your taxes.   TAS Tax Tip: What to do if you receive an IRS balance due notice for taxes you have already paid.   The IRS issues various balance due notices, including Notice CP14,…

July 11, 2023 – Imagine you live in a county that has been battered by storms or wildfires so severe that the federal government has included your county in a disaster declaration. Imagine that the IRS grants you an extra four or six months to file your tax return and make your tax payment. Then…

July 5, 2023 – Information you need to know if you received a notification that IRS is auditing (examining) your tax return updated for 2023. TAS Tax Tip: What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examined or audited If the IRS selects your tax return for audit (also called examination),…

June 22, 2023 – -Summertime is the perfect time for a mid-year tax checkup. A tax checkup will help you avoid being surprised with a potentially large tax bill and may help uncover ways you can save throughout the rest of the year. Summertime is the perfect time for a mid-year tax checkup. A tax…

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress. The report says the tax-return filing season generally ran smoothly this year, urges the IRS to prioritize a broad array of technology upgrades, and sets forth key objectives of the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate for the upcoming fiscal year.  …

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May 31, 2023 – Reducing your tax liability may be tempting; however, many social media schemes are illegal and can lead to serious consequences.  TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Preparers Found on Social Media  Have you seen some too good to be true ads online or on social media,…