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Just got notice of underpayment from IRS for 2018

Posted on 3/7/25 at 7:27 pm
Posted by bradyjamesrules
West Monroe
Member since Jan 2008
96 posts
Posted on 3/7/25 at 7:27 pm
Of course the penalties and interest are more than the alleged underpayment. 7 years. I had no idea they went back that far. What a racket.
Posted by beaverfever
Arkansas
Member since Jan 2008
35367 posts
Posted on 3/7/25 at 7:43 pm to
If they know how much we owe them, why don’t we have to do the reporting. It’s bullshite.
Posted by HailToTheChiz
Back in Auburn
Member since Aug 2010
53586 posts
Posted on 3/7/25 at 7:44 pm to
quote:

If they know how much we owe them, why don’t we have to do the reporting. It’s bullshite


This right here.
Posted by UltimaParadox
North Carolina
Member since Nov 2008
50979 posts
Posted on 3/7/25 at 7:57 pm to
Interest is based on the federal short term rates. I'm surprised you were not notified earlier
Posted by bradyjamesrules
West Monroe
Member since Jan 2008
96 posts
Posted on 3/7/25 at 8:26 pm to
I’ve lived at the same address the entire time. Never anything regarding this return. I’ll be able to find my return but I don’t think my bank records will be easy to find from 8 years ago. I’m sure I’ll end up paying. Almost impossible to fight and the interest will continue to pile up.
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
91300 posts
Posted on 3/7/25 at 8:28 pm to
What are they saying you did incorrectly?

You can get all of your tax forms and transcripts online if you need them. Log into the IRS website.
Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
14113 posts
Posted on 3/7/25 at 8:31 pm to
As mentioned, check your return and your transcripts. If it’s big $, talk to a CPA.

If this is your first notice from the IRS, you can apply for first time penalty abatement.
Posted by RadRob
Acadiana
Member since Oct 2021
220 posts
Posted on 3/7/25 at 8:33 pm to
The IRS is terrible, I filed and received my check then 3 months later got a bill for the same amount. I paid it online and 3 weeks later I got a check for the same amount. There's some cra cra going on there.
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
36368 posts
Posted on 3/7/25 at 11:00 pm to
General statute of limitations is 3 years from the due date of when you filed. If you filed a return timely for tax year 2018 that should be out of statute
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
27411 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 5:59 am to
Years ago I filled and was rubbing my hands together waiting on my $4,500 return.

We had gotten married, bought a house and had a baby so my shite had changed for the positive - as far as taxes.

After three months I received a letter stating that they were holding my return to pay off an obligation from my wife taking 10K out of her 401K 8 years before.

I didn't even F%^King know her arse back then but they took my return.
Posted by SulphursFinest
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2015
11298 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 6:58 am to
They did that to my wife. Couldn’t reason with anyone and had to pay the massive penalties. Pretty awesome
Posted by Artificial Ignorance
Member since Feb 2025
1424 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 7:52 am to
Real life Monopoly game Chance card. Hope you passed Go a few times since 2018!
Posted by UptownJoeBrown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2024
6874 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 8:00 am to
quote:

I didn't even F%^King know her arse back then but they took my return.


Community assets can be used to satisfy separate obligations. She owned 1/2 of what they took. You then have a reimbursement claim against your wife. Good luck with that. LOL

This is why some couples have separate property regimes.
This post was edited on 3/8/25 at 8:02 am
Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
14113 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 8:44 am to
quote:

General statute of limitations is 3 years from the due date of when you filed. If you filed a return timely for tax year 2018 that should be out of statute

Had this thought too. Though I have a client who hasn’t filed a return in 10+ years, IRS specifically requested 2018-2023 forms to be filed.
Posted by JLivermore
Wendover
Member since Dec 2015
1683 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 9:19 am to
I just wait until it’s time for taxes and pay the penalty then. I’m not doing quarterly estimated payments, too much work and guessing.
This post was edited on 3/8/25 at 9:20 am
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
70920 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:10 am to
quote:

If they know how much we owe them, why don’t we have to do the reporting.


Me: how much do i owe
IRS: Dont know. Figure it out yourself.
Me: ok, I paid a CPA and worked on this shite for 6 hours and here's what I owe
IRS:OK

*8 years pass by*

IRS: Hey downshift you ignorant frick, you didn't pay us enough in 2018 so here's what you owe plus interest plus a frick you fee and if you want to fight it go right ahead frick you you piece of shite.
Posted by TigerToGeaux
TX
Member since Nov 2022
157 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 3:49 pm to
quote:

IRS: Hey downshift you ignorant frick, you didn't pay us enough in 2018 so here's what you owe plus interest plus a frick you fee and if you want to fight it go right ahead frick you you piece of shite.


This is exactly how it goes
Posted by bradyjamesrules
West Monroe
Member since Jan 2008
96 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 4:13 pm to
Going to talk to CPA Monday. He did my taxes. It’s not life changing money but more than I want to part with
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
100212 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 5:39 pm to
I got a letter recently, apparently 27k in debt was cancelled in 2023 from a company I was partners in 9
Years ago that folded. It was for a company vehicle that we leased and told them come repo it when we folded the company. Never knew they cancelled the debt, never got a notice or a phone call or a 1099-c from the financial company but they damn sure sent a 1099 to the IRS now I owe 8,400 because they claim I underreported income.

I have documentation to fill out the 982 and be exempt from cancelled debt being reported as income but I’m sure it’ll be a pain in the fricking arse
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
36368 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 8:15 pm to
quote:

Me: how much do i owe IRS: Dont know. Figure it out yourself. Me: ok, I paid a CPA and worked on this shite for 6 hours and here's what I owe IRS:OK *8 years pass by* IRS: Hey downshift you ignorant frick, you didn't pay us enough in 2018 so here's what you owe plus interest plus a frick you fee and if you want to fight it go right ahead frick you you piece of shite.


That’s not how it works, but congrats on your upvotes
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