Tax Issues After You Filed? Here’s What to Do

by | Aug 21, 2019 | News | 0 comments

couple with "Help" sign filing their taxes

If you’re having tax issues, we understand how frustrating things can get. After pouring through stacks of information and data when filing our taxes, the last thing any of us want is a notification from the IRS. Having problems processing your taxes isn’t ideal—but it’s also not life-altering. C&D offers qualified advice for navigating the tax issues that plague taxpayers every filing season.

So sit down, grab a cup of coffee, and let us help you get to the bottom of things. Oh, and make sure you remember to BREATHE. Here we go.

 

Tax Issues 101

 

First thing’s first, remember that you’re not alone. We’ll walk you through the initial steps for addressing common tax issues. There’s a few that rear their heads more than usual. Here’s what to keep a lookout for. 

 

Check Your Status

 

The first step is checking your refund by using the Where’s My Refund? tool. Head straight to IRS.gov or call 800-829-1954. Have your Social Security number, filing status, and expected refund amount ready. You’ll need those for accessing your information. Updated once every day, you won’t have to worry about checking every five minutes for your own update.

 

Paycheck Checkup

 

As we’ve referenced in the past, the IRS encourages all employees to perform a Paycheck Checkup ASAP. Especially if you fall under any of the qualifications that we’ve already touched on. Using their Withholding Calculator helps with avoiding unexpected tax bills and other penalties.

 

Amending a Return and Taking the Next Steps

 

Your tax return may be held up for something as simple as common filing errors. The IRS will automatically correct some of the most common tax issues, like math errors related to income, deductions, and credits.

Taxpayers also have the Interactive Tax Assistant available at their disposal. This tool will tell you if you need to make changes to your current tax return and correct any particular errors with ease.

 

Where C&D Comes In

 

As established tax professionals, we’ve seen every tax scenario. C&D helps guide our clients through the vast and winding tax landscape. So reach out to us today and let us save you the worry of solving tax issues on your own.