Identity Theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, SSN, or other identifying information, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. An Identity thief may use your SSN to get a job or may file a tax return using your SSN to receive a refund.

To reduce your risk:

Protect your SSN,
Ensure…[Read more]

Your refund may be reduced by amounts you owe for past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child support, spousal support, or certain other federal nontax debts, such as student loans.

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Your refund may be reduced by amounts you owe for past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child support, spousal support, or certain other federal nontax debts, such as student loans.

Use this thread to connect with others and share your experiences here!

Generally, a protective claim is a formal claim or amended return for credit or refund normally based on current litigation or expected changes in tax law or other legislation. You file a protective claim when your right to a refund is contingent on future events and may not be determinable until after the statute of limitation expires. A valid…[Read more]

Generally, a protective claim is a formal claim or amended return for credit or refund normally based on current litigation or expected changes in tax law or other legislation. You file a protective claim when your right to a refund is contingent on future events and may not be determinable until after the statute of limitation expires. A valid…[Read more]

Generally, a protective claim is a formal claim or amended return for credit or refund normally based on current litigation or expected changes in tax law or other legislation. You file a protective claim when your right to a refund is contingent on future events and may not be determinable until after the statute of limitation expires. A valid…[Read more]

Generally, a protective claim is a formal claim or amended return for credit or refund normally based on current litigation or expected changes in tax law or other legislation. You file a protective claim when your right to a refund is contingent on future events and may not be determinable until after the statute of limitation expires. A valid…[Read more]

Generally, you must file your claim for a credit or refund within 3 years after the date you filed your original return or within 2 years after the date you paid the tax, whichever is later. Returns filed before the due date (without regard to extensions) are considered filed on the due date (even if the due date was a Saturday, Sunday or…[Read more]

Generally, you must file your claim for a credit or refund within 3 years after the date you filed your original return or within 2 years after the date you paid the tax, whichever is later. Returns filed before the due date (without regard to extensions) are considered filed on the due date (even if the due date was a Saturday, Sunday or…[Read more]

All or part of any interest you were charged on an erroneous refund generally, will be forgiven. Any interest charged for the period before demand for repayment was made will be forgiven unless:

You, or a person related to you, caused the erroneous refund in any way, or
The refund is more than $50,000

Example: if you claimed a refund of…[Read more]

All or part of any interest you were charged on an erroneous refund generally, will be forgiven. Any interest charged for the period before demand for repayment was made will be forgiven unless:

You, or a person related to you, caused the erroneous refund in any way, or
The refund is more than $50,000

Example: if you claimed a refund of…[Read more]

All or part of any interest you were charged on an erroneous refund generally, will be forgiven. Any interest charged for the period before demand for repayment was made will be forgiven unless:

You, or a person related to you, caused the erroneous refund in any way, or
The refund is more than $50,000

Example: if you claimed a refund of…[Read more]

When completing Form 1040X, do not forget to show the year of your original return and explain all changes you made. Be sure to attach any forms or schedules needed to explain your changes. Mail your Form 1040X to the Internal Revenue Service Center serving the area where you now live. However, if you are filing Form 1040X in response to a notice…[Read more]

When completing Form 1040X, do not forget to show the year of your original return and explain all changes you made. Be sure to attach any forms or schedules needed to explain your changes. Mail your Form 1040X to the Internal Revenue Service Center serving the area where you now live. However, if you are filing Form 1040X in response to a notice…[Read more]

You should correct your return if, after you have filed it, you find that:

You did not report some income,
You claimed deductions or credits you should not have claimed,
You did not claim deductions or credits you could have claimed, or
You should have claimed a different filing status. (Once you file a joint return, you cannot…[Read more]

You should correct your return if, after you have filed it, you find that:

You did not report some income,
You claimed deductions or credits you should not have claimed,
You did not claim deductions or credits you could have claimed, or
You should have claimed a different filing status. (Once you file a joint return, you cannot…[Read more]

You should correct your return if, after you have filed it, you find that:

You did not report some income,
You claimed deductions or credits you should not have claimed,
You did not claim deductions or credits you could have claimed, or
You should have claimed a different filing status. (Once you file a joint return, you cannot…[Read more]

Errors may delay your refund or result in notices being sent to you. If you discover an error, you can file an amended return or claim for refund.

Use this thread to connect with others and share your experiences here!

Errors may delay your refund or result in notices being sent to you. If you discover an error, you can file an amended return or claim for refund.

Use this thread to connect with others and share your experiences here!

If you have moved, file your return using your new address. If you move after you filed your return, you should give the IRS clear and concise notification of your change of address. The notification may be written, electronic, or oral. Send written notification to the Internal Revenue Service Center serving your old address. You can use Form…[Read more]