The IRS Audit Blog

Archive for March, 2006

Question: my tax refund was returned to the irs by the post office.How long will it take to be sent my current address?

Answer: Be sure to send you new add. to the IRS. Nothing like 2 government agencies to screw things up@

Be ready to wait for IRS talk

Got a question for the IRS? Get ready to try — and try again — if you want to talk to someone on the phone. If you’re lucky enough to get through, you’ll likely have to wait more than 10 minutes.

Making WI Business Tax Payments and Printing Returns-My Tax Account

Question: Tax refund delayed due to owed taxes?

I am currently making payments for federal taxes owed for the 2005 year. I recently did my 2006 taxes, and I am getting a good refund. I noticed that when you check the status of the return on the IRS site, it says, “We have received your tax return and it is being processed. Unless we find mistakes or you owe other taxes, you should receive your refund by February 27, 2007.”

My refund is going to be larger than the amount I owe. So, my first question is, will they just deduct what I owe from my refund? And second, since I owe, will it actually delay me getting my refund deposited?

Answer: Yes and yes.

Marriage status affects taxes

When you file a federal tax return, you must choose a filing status, which determines your standard deduction, the amount of tax you owe and any refund.

2007 DABC Volunteer Recognition – Incredible

Teachers, district reach agreement

After rejecting a contract for the first time in 40 years and working without a contract for months, Bellevue Public Schools and teachers agreed to a 4 percent compensation increase for the 2009-10 school year.

Question: i went to irs.gov and where’s my refund and it says it had been deposited directly to bank account on 3/2 but

its not there and my bank says they have not recieved it?

Answer: If you do not see it first thing Monday, ask the bank why not. There is no excuse for it to be delayed at all and certainly no excuse for it to be delayed beyond tonight’s processing.

This, btw, is a bank issue not an IRS one. The IRS is very good at sending moeny out on time. Some banks seem to think it is their money to be released at their whim.

Ga. refunds from paper tax returns may be delayed

State budget woes mean Georgians who don’t file their tax returns electronically could again face long delays receiving refunds, the state’s revenue commissioner said Tuesday.

IRS TAX TIPS: e-FILE (ASL, CAPTIONS & AUDIO)

Question: How should I return my tax refund?

I filed my taxes early this year and I just received my tax refund today. Unfortunately, it turns out I have to amend my tax return. After filling out the amended return (form 1040x) it looks like I only get a $40 refund instead of the $460 I received today. Should I just file the amended return and wait for the IRS to ask for its overpaid refund (~12 weeks), or might I get in trouble for waiting so long? If so, what actions should I take?

Answer: Just enclose a check for $420 with the amended return.

Be sure to send the amended return via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested so that you have proof of mailing and proof of receipt by the IRS.

Homebuyer tax credit of $8,000 is being delayed for months

Did you purchase a home after Nov. 6? Don’t expect your $8,000 homebuyer tax credit any time soon.