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16. I had an audit once. The agent gave me her phone number and email.

Reply to progree (Reply #15)

Fri Nov 13, 2020, 09:53 PM

Nov 2020

I called her, exchanged some emails, invited her over to examine my paperwork. She came over on time, went through my papers, entering various things on her laptop, thanked me and left. All very friendly. The result was the cherished "no-change audit!"

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The IRS says I didn't report income that I reported 👀 😲😭💔 [View all] progree Nov 2020 OP

I can't offer anything about your specific problem, PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #1

In your original did you include the identifying numbers of the payer? Cicada Nov 2020 #2

I believe what Turbo Tax sends is just the basics: progree Nov 2020 #6

I've had a few rounds with the IRS Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #3

"Since you used Turbotax aren't they supposed to assist?" progree Nov 2020 #9

thats why its worth paying an accountant to do your taxes. drray23 Nov 2020 #4

Yup, that's a long story of why I did my own taxes -- I check EVERYTHING on my tax return progree Nov 2020 #8

I recommend contacting an IRS Taxpayer Advocate. CaptainTruth Nov 2020 #5

I second that! alwaysinasnit Nov 2020 #7

Thanks, I'll put that in my list of what to do next if I don't get a favorable response /nt progree Nov 2020 #10

So good to hear the IRS is going after the big bucks and habitual tax evaders... This will probably Karadeniz Nov 2020 #11

That's what I was just thinking.. choie Nov 2020 #14

Go to H&R Block and have them help pnwest Nov 2020 #12

Every IRS agent I've ever dealt with has been great PSPS Nov 2020 #13

I've had very good response too progree Nov 2020 #15

I had an audit once. The agent gave me her phone number and email. PSPS Nov 2020 #16

I got a response - first time I've heard back. "We need to process all of your info..." progree Feb 2021 #17

Finally, they folded 9 months later progree Nov 2021 #18

Thank goodness! FireUpChips10 Nov 2021 #19

The IRS desperately needs more agents. I think that the recent bill calls for more to look for tax question everything Nov 2021 #20

Yes, I am So-o-o-o-o-o-o glad I didn't have to talk to someone ... progree Nov 2021 #21

HEY! Where you been?!? A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #22

I was getting far behind on personal and household projects that I took a break progree Nov 2021 #23

I get it. Sometimes life gets in the way! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #24