TaxAudit Blog

IRS CP53 and 53A letters are issued because the IRS was unable to issue your refund by direct deposit. There are several reasons why this may occur.

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IRS Letter 105C notifies you that the IRS did not allow the credit or refund you claimed. Usually, Letter 105C will explain why your claim was disallowed.

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An IRS CP16 typically informs you that the IRS believes a miscalculation or other error was made on your return, and they have adjusted your refund.

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A CP75D is issued when the IRS needs you to verify your income and/or withholding. This could affect whether you receive a refund or owe the IRS additional tax.

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An IRS Notice CP32A is informing you that your refund check has not been claimed. To resolve this notice, you must call to request a new refund check.

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A tax refund offset can indeed be reversed – but it is not a simple matter. It would be much better for taxpayers to prevent the offset from happening.

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The Department of Treasury is authorized by the U.S. tax code to withhold part or all of a taxpayer’s Federal tax refund to pay past-due debt of $25 or more.

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A tax refund offset occurs when the Federal Government’s Treasury Offset Program withholds part or all of an expected Federal tax refund to pay past-due debt.

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A CP30 notice is sent to inform you that your anticipated refund has been reduced. The IRS will outline why your refund was reduced and list the new amount.

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IRS letter CP13 states a miscalculation was made on your tax return and that you do not owe any additional tax, but you will no longer be receiving a refund.

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A large tax refund alone will not necessarily generate a tax audit, but if the reason why you received a large refund is questionable the IRS may peek closely.

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Now that you have received a notice from the IRS, you want to know if you are still going to get your tax refund. The answer is – maybe. Ler's explore more.

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If the IRS is taking your refund, sometimes you need a qualified tax professional who understands IRS collection procedures to intercede on your behalf.

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You received an IRS Notice CP12 because the IRS corrected one or more mistakes they believe were made on your tax return. What do you need to do?

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One of the best ways to check the status of your refund is on the IRS website. Your tax professional may also be able to give you a timeframe for your refund.

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Most CP05 letters will not require immediate action on your part. Generally, the IRS does their review within the timeframe noted, and the refund is released.

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If you owe the IRS back taxes, don’t start spending your refund before it arrives. The IRS can levy or take your refund and apply it to your tax debt.

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You can call the IRS to see if your refund has been flagged for garnishment. Then you can reach out to set up a payment plan − if warranted.

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The IRS’s  “Where’s My Refund” app should be your first your first destination to find out the status of your refund.

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While increasing allowances leaves you with more available funds throughout the year, it will have a rippling effect and your tax refund will decrease.

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Returns are being processed, and refunds are being issued. Things seem back to normal.

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If you are facing an unexpected tax bill, here are some things to keep in mind. The IRS offers multiple payment options.

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This may seem like a strange question, but with over 1.1 billion dollars of unclaimed money at stake, it's a question worth asking.

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The IRS has some quick and helpful tips for those who are anxious to get their yearly tax filing out of the way.

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How long does it take to get my refund if I e-filed my taxes? It seems like I should have received it by now.

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The Earned Income Tax Credit is available to workers who earn $52,427 or less from wages or self–employment.

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There could be a number of reasons for a delayed refund. The IRS may be eliminating the possibility of identity theft, or it is possible a tax audit is pending.

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You got your return filed on time and you’ve got a nice big refund coming. But the funds don’t show up in your bank account when you expected them to. Now what?

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A refund is NOT a bonus and a balance due is NOT a penalty. When you began working, you filled out a W-4 stating how many exemptions you wanted.

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The IRS just announced a new version of their mobile app, IRS2Go. You can use the app to track your refund status and more.

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