Calling the IRS - When You Have Un-Filed Tax Returns
Most American are intelligent enough to contact the IRS and try to resolve the tax issue on their own, however, it is not advisable.
Why? Because the IRS will ask questions, which you may not want to answer, and it is a federal offense to lie a government agent.
Are IRS customer service reps, considered, federal agents? I wouldn't want to be the one to find out.
It is advisable to get the past due returns filed as soon as possible.
There are two reasons, you may NOT want to contact the IRS directly, especially when you have un-filed tax returns.
1.
In their efforts to identify you, the IRS will ask you a lot of questions.
One of those questions will be: "Where do you bank?" 2.
The second question, you might not want to answer, is "Where do you work?" (It's not like the IRS can't find this information out on it's own, however, this information can be used to garnish your wages) Because it is against the law to lie to a federal agent, it is a good idea to tell the truth when asked.
IRS customer service agents, are encouraged to be polite, to taxpayers who call the IRS.
And we have found them to be professional and accommodating, However, they cannot and will not provide tax advice, but, they can be extremely helpful.
When you call the IRS, you should plan to be on the telephone for 30 minutes to an hour.
Prepare to be patient and write down exactly what you want to accomplish during your conversation.
Do not, become overly friendly, and do not offer more information than is requested of you, unless, you know, that your additional information, will help your situation.
Questions You Should Ask the IRS Customer Service Rep: 1.
For what years, am I expected to file a return? 2.
Has the IRS prepared a Substitute Return for the year(s) that I did not file? (Important question) 3.
Will you fax or mail my income information for those years? 4.
How long do I have to file the return(s)? 5.
Where should I mail the return to? It helps if you speak in a calm, professional, tone of voice.
It is a crime, not to file a US tax return, when required to do so.
The best way to get the help you need, is to be, polite and patient.
If the customer service agent says, your account is in collections, and you will need to call another number.
Be polite and take down the number.
It might be a good idea to contact a tax professional at this point.
If the IRS has prepared a Substitute Return, you will need to file your own tax return, to get the tax liability changed or lowered.
Why? Because the IRS will ask questions, which you may not want to answer, and it is a federal offense to lie a government agent.
Are IRS customer service reps, considered, federal agents? I wouldn't want to be the one to find out.
It is advisable to get the past due returns filed as soon as possible.
There are two reasons, you may NOT want to contact the IRS directly, especially when you have un-filed tax returns.
1.
In their efforts to identify you, the IRS will ask you a lot of questions.
One of those questions will be: "Where do you bank?" 2.
The second question, you might not want to answer, is "Where do you work?" (It's not like the IRS can't find this information out on it's own, however, this information can be used to garnish your wages) Because it is against the law to lie to a federal agent, it is a good idea to tell the truth when asked.
IRS customer service agents, are encouraged to be polite, to taxpayers who call the IRS.
And we have found them to be professional and accommodating, However, they cannot and will not provide tax advice, but, they can be extremely helpful.
When you call the IRS, you should plan to be on the telephone for 30 minutes to an hour.
Prepare to be patient and write down exactly what you want to accomplish during your conversation.
Do not, become overly friendly, and do not offer more information than is requested of you, unless, you know, that your additional information, will help your situation.
Questions You Should Ask the IRS Customer Service Rep: 1.
For what years, am I expected to file a return? 2.
Has the IRS prepared a Substitute Return for the year(s) that I did not file? (Important question) 3.
Will you fax or mail my income information for those years? 4.
How long do I have to file the return(s)? 5.
Where should I mail the return to? It helps if you speak in a calm, professional, tone of voice.
It is a crime, not to file a US tax return, when required to do so.
The best way to get the help you need, is to be, polite and patient.
If the customer service agent says, your account is in collections, and you will need to call another number.
Be polite and take down the number.
It might be a good idea to contact a tax professional at this point.
If the IRS has prepared a Substitute Return, you will need to file your own tax return, to get the tax liability changed or lowered.
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