Letters Review Vs Audit

[Deanna]

IRS Tax Letters

Tax Review
If an IRS examination of a tax return reveals confusing or questionable information, it may send a letter to the filer asking for clarification. Such a letter may be considered an audit by the recipient, but by definition, it is not. The matter can usually be resolved by answering the letter with appropriate information. Such a letter may also inform the reporter that the IRS has rejected certain aspects of the return or has made corrections. It may notify the taxpayer of additional charges or, in some cases, of an unexpected refund.

Tax Audit
The term “tax audit” more closely defines a specific process: checking an actual tax return for accuracy and credibility while asking the filer specific questions. If the examination of a return reveals unusual or suspicious entries or claims, the filer is called into IRS offices to clarify the situation. In such cases, the IRS may concentrate on specific aspects of the return, or audit the return in its entirety. Although the filer may consider this an examination, its technical definition is a tax audit.

[Tammy]

It’s rep told me to wait an additional 45 days for further “review” hopefully I’m not being”audit’

[Author]

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