The IRS Audit Blog

Archive for December, 2008

Question: Will IRS hold refund while in an audit process?

We just received a letter in the mail stating they found errors on our 07return & said we have til the first of Feb to return the forms asking if we agree with the change. We are set to file our 08 return the 16th of Jan. does anyone know if they will hold the refund during this process?

Answer: It sounds like you got a CP2000 letter. This creates a timing issue, so yes, you probably will get your refund before the tax bill is added to your account.

However, if you know the CP2000 is legitimate, even if you get a refund, put the money aside needed to pay the bill. Also, pay attention to the errors. Don’t make them again when you file for this year.

It’s the Law: Personal representative can have tax liability

Q: My Uncle is doing estate planing with his attorney. He asked me if I would be the personal representative of his estate. My wife is worried that I will end up having personal liability for his taxes. Is that possible?A: The bad news is that Title 31, Section 3713 of the United States Code makes a personal representative of an estate or a trustee of a trust liable for payment of any claim of …

Reducing your Chances of an IRS Audit from the Roni Deutch Law Firm

Question: WHY IS THE IRS FORM 1040 ONLY TO BE USED BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND NOT State Citizens?

Answer: Where did you ever hear THAT line of BS?? Form 1040 is used by all US citizens and resident aliens as well as certain non-resident aliens who are eligible to file as resident aliens.

FYI, there’s no such thing as a “State Citizen.” You are a citizen of the US and a RESIDENT or DOMICILIARY of a State.

No More Free State Tax Forms At Libraries Or Post Offices

The North Carolina Department of Revenue will not be providing printed tax forms or instruction books for distribution this year to any library or post office.

Making Sense of IRS Tax Forms and State Tax Forms

Question: Polaris Outlaw headlight problem.?

I just got a new 08 Outlaw 525 IRS and the headlights wont work. I was wondering if anybody else had this problem? Any suggestions? Thanks.

Answer: I had the same problem with my Polaris sportsman. I just traced the wires from the light and found a connector that was unplugged. I asked the dealer about it when I took it back for service and he informed me that the 4 wheelers show up in crates and they have to assemble them. One of their workers must have missed it. I went over it in the shop with one of the workers, and we found several other things wrong, such as all 4 wheels lug nuts were loose and starting to back off. One of the shocks was loose and the bolt fell out. I could go on and on about the little stuff. Not sure if this is your problem but it may be something simple like a loose connector, or a bad bulb or something else. If it’s new, take it in while it’s under warranty. Other than that I love my Polaris. I plan on buying another one or two when I get the money.

Polaris Outlaw 525 Donuts for fun

Time for Taxes: Wheaton IRS office to stay open Saturdays

The Internal Revenue Services office located at 11510 Georgia Ave. in Wheaton will be one of three Maryland IRS offices to open their doors the next two Saturdays to help taxpayers who may not be able to seek assistance during the work week.

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Question: why are so many people getting info from “where’s my refund”?

it appears many people are receiving info either off the website or ph # with check dates, with ss # that are ahead of mine. I filed in jan, 1040, nothing extra (3 kids, renting, no accumulations of wealth anywhere). does calling your local irs office help – or will they help?

Answer: For the last few weeks I had been checking the “Where’s my Refund” link on irs.gov and until yesterday there was no information. I am in the end of the DD dates so until this week my information was not available. It states on the web site that information about your stimulus payment is not available until the week before your payment is scheduled to be released. It sounds like you will be receiving a paper check, since everyone receiving direct deposit will be getting theirs by the end of this week.

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