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SDjack

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13. Ten years ago, I made a small error that caused me to underpay my tax by about $100.

Reply to elehhhhna (Original post)

Mon Jul 9, 2012, 01:36 PM

Jul 2012

The IRS chewed my ass. Two years ago, I made another error and underpaid about $700. They fell over themselves being nice guys. Their letter contained no accusations or threats. I had two options: a) pay by deadline in the letter, or b) agree to a payment plan. I almost fell out of my chair. After verifying my error, I promptly sent them the money and a note telling them that I like the new kinder, gentler IRS. But, I know that if a second letter were necessary, no more nice IRS.

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Tax know-it-alls, check in, please! The IRS just sent me a bill -- [View all] elehhhhna Jul 2012 OP

You said they sent you a bill, which would imply you just send them a check and it's all done... PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #1

I made the error, so they took out the whole mileage/work expense elehhhhna Jul 2012 #6

As to payment plans, see... PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #2

When you call you will be on hold forever proud2BlibKansan Jul 2012 #3

I have. Every time you call you get someone else and spend half an hour or more explaining. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #4

I can help you. intheozone Jul 2012 #5

You can request a payment plan online now, no need to call... PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #7

i really appreciate all this help. you rock, PA. elehhhhna Jul 2012 #9

when they corrected the error, they took out the whole deduction elehhhhna Jul 2012 #8

Sounds like you'd benefit from filing an amended return.... PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #10

That is a good way to go. ananda Jul 2012 #11

Good advice. RC Jul 2012 #12

Ten years ago, I made a small error that caused me to underpay my tax by about $100. SDjack Jul 2012 #13

Whatever else you do - Respond to their letter econoclast Jul 2012 #14