Tag: IRS tax assessment
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Replacing an IRS SFR Can Reduce the Balance
Replacing an IRS SFR with a correct original return is often the first chance to reduce the balance. An SFR uses income records and assessment friendly information, not the taxpayer’s full deductions, credits, expenses, basis, dependents, or filing position. The correct return puts the taxpayer’s facts into the account.
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Why IRS SFR Assessments Overstate Tax
SFR assessments often overstate tax because the IRS has income records and doesn’t consider factors favorable to the taxpayer. Taxpayers should gather records, review transcripts, prepare the correct return and resolve the account based on the right balance.
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What an IRS Substitute for Return Really Is
A Substitute for Return is the IRS using available information to assess tax when a taxpayer does not file. It may miss deductions, credits, expenses, basis and other facts. Taxpayers should respond quickly, file the correct return when appropriate and address compliance before collection activity grows.
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