Tax return mail
The tax return mail!
In the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) typically sends out tax return mailings to taxpayers in the following situations:
- Notice of Audit: If the IRS selects your tax return for an audit, you'll receive a notice in the mail explaining the reason for the audit and the issues they're investigating.
- Notice of Deficiency: If the IRS determines that you owe additional taxes, penalties, and interest, you'll receive a notice in the mail stating the amount owed and the reason for the deficiency.
- Notice of Refund: If you're due a refund, the IRS will send you a notice in the mail stating the amount of the refund and any instructions on how to receive it.
- Notice of Change in Filing Status: If the IRS receives information that your filing status has changed (e.g., marriage, divorce, or death of a spouse), you'll receive a notice in the mail asking you to update your filing status.
- Notice of Address Change: If the IRS receives a change of address notice from the U.S. Postal Service or another government agency, you'll receive a notice in the mail asking you to confirm your new address.
- Notice of Identity Theft: If the IRS suspects that your identity has been stolen and used to file a false tax return, you'll receive a notice in the mail asking you to verify your identity and report any suspicious activity.
- Notice of Tax Debt: If you owe taxes and the IRS is unable to collect the debt, you'll receive a notice in the mail stating the amount owed and the options available to you to resolve the debt.
Some common tax return mailings include:
- Form 4883, Notice of Audit
- Form 6173, Notice of Deficiency
- Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Form 1099, Miscellaneous Income
- Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement
- Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement
If you receive a tax return mailing from the IRS, it's essential to review the information carefully and take any necessary action to resolve the issue.