| One of the worst ways to get the IRS's attention, is, to | | | | The important thing, is to obtain the correct information |
| file past due tax returns, which are incorrect. | | | | "from" the IRS, to complete the return. It is much easier |
| More than any other tax return, you want your past | | | | to complete a correct return, when you use the |
| due tax returns to be correct and accurate, in order to | | | | information which is provided by the tax agency. |
| avoid a CP-2000 Notice (a paper audit) or, any other | | | | If you under report income or even expenses such as |
| type audit. | | | | mortgage interest, the IRS computer will automatically |
| Missing tax information is one of the top reasons, | | | | make adjustments to your return, based on data |
| taxpayers file late tax returns. Too often, taxpayers, in | | | | received from third parties, such as banks, employers, |
| an effort to avoid wage garnishments, or a bank levy, | | | | and other financial institutions. |
| file back taxes in a hurry and without, correct | | | | It is common for taxpayers to forget, about 1099s, or a |
| information. | | | | job, which they worked for a short period of time, |
| There are two ways to avoid this pitfall: | | | | when filing past due tax returns. |
| One, you can call the IRS and ask to have your tax | | | | Of course the "IRS computer will send you a notice, |
| income faxed or sent to you. | | | | concerning any adjustments made on your return, and |
| Or, you can hire, one of the affordable, past due return, | | | | you will get 30 days to respond. If you don't respond, |
| preparation services, online. You can also, locate an | | | | the adjustment will become legal and a part of your |
| Enrolled Agent, in your local area, who can help you | | | | tax record. |
| with previous year tax returns. | | | | |