thetaxbar.drlaquita

IRS helps taxpayers by providing penalty relief on nearly 5 million 2020 and 2021 tax returns; restart of collection notices in 2024 marks end of pandemic-related pause | Internal Revenue Service IR-2023-244, Dec. 19, 2023 — In a major step to help people who owe back taxes, the Internal Revenue Service today announced new penalty relief for approximately 4.7 million individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations that were not sent automated collection reminder notices during the pan...

The IRS alerts taxpayers of suspected identity theft by letter

Scammers sometimes use stolen Social Security numbers to file fraudulent tax returns and collect refunds. To prevent this, the IRS scans every tax return for signs of fraud. If the system finds a suspicious tax return, the IRS reviews the return and sends a letter to the taxpayer letting them know about the potential ID theft. The IRS won’t process the suspicious tax return until the taxpayer responds to the letter.

The IRS may send these identify fraud letters to taxpayers:

Letter 5071C, Potential Identity Theft with Online Option: This tells the taxpayer to use an online tool to verify their identity and tax return information. If the taxpayer didn’t file, they can let the IRS know with the online tool.
Letter 4883C, Potential Identity Theft: This tells the taxpayer to call the IRS to verify their identity and tax return information. If the taxpayer didn’t file, they can call the Taxpayer Protection Program hotline number on the letter.

Letter 5747C, Potential Identity Theft In Person Appointment: This tells the taxpayer to verify their identity and tax return information in person at a local Taxpayer Assistance Center. If the taxpayer didn’t file, they can call the Taxpayer Protection Program hotline number on the letter.

Letter 5447C, Potential Identity Theft Outside the U.S.: This tells the taxpayer to use an online tool or to call the IRS to verify their identity and tax return information. If the taxpayer didn’t file, they can let the IRS know with the online tool.
Taxpayers should follow the steps in the letter
The identity theft letter will tell the taxpayer the steps they need to take. Taxpayers should follow those steps to resolve the matter with the IRS.

Victims of identity theft can find more resources on reporting and recovering from ID theft with the Federal Trade Commission: identitytheft.gov.

If the taxpayer received an IRS identity theft letter, they don’t need to file an identity theft affidavit
If taxpayers need to give the IRS a heads up that they’re a victim of identity theft or that they think they may be a victim, they can file Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. If a taxpayer has already received an IRS letter about identity theft, they don’t need to file an affidavit.

More information:
Identity Theft Central
How IRS ID Theft Victim Assistance works

IRS to resume sending balance due notices The service had paused the notices last year while it tried to catch up on its backlog of unprocessed tax returns.

IRS reveals who it is targeting for audits: which taxpayers should not worry? The new IRS funding announced in the Inflation Reduction Act will increase audits on America’s richest while trying to avoid pressuring the average Joe.

BUSINESS CREDIT - GAS CARD

Referral Redirect

$7,500 IRS Credit: Who is it for and how to apply As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS is offering a $7,500 credit when you file, but who is it for and how do you apply? Here the details.

[Update] A Complete Guide To Paying Your Federal Taxes With A Credit Card, Updated For 2022/2023 - Doctor Of Credit Update 1/16/23: A lot of people are experiencing issues with payUSAtax processing Chase business cards and other business cards. The workaround is to use

IT'S TIME. BE FIRST IN LINE. SCHEDULE APPT NOW

BOOK YOUR APPT NOW AND BE FIRST IN LINE!!