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eric_f101
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June 1, 2019
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I used the wrong tax form. This is the first time I'm doing my taxes and IRS sent me a letter about them receiving a 1040. All I wanted to do is W-2 form. what do I do?

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Best answer by VolvoGirl

Yeah I guessed right!

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xmasbaby0Level 15
Level 15
June 1, 2019
Did you save the forms/documents you used when you prepared your tax return?  The papers you got from the employer?
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June 1, 2019
The IRS is having more people verify identity as a way to prevent fraud and identity theft.  Just give them what they need so they can move along with processing your tax return and sending your refund to you.
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eric_f101Author
Level 2
June 1, 2019
So my father was confused. He assumed that Self-Prepared meant self-employed. This was on a 1040 form that I submitted a few weeks ago. The only paper I got from my employer was a W-2 form which I used to submit my tax information onto my 1040 and submitted it.
VolvoGirl
VolvoGirlAnswer
Level 15
June 1, 2019

Yeah I guessed right!

VolvoGirl
VolvoGirl
Level 15
June 1, 2019
And yes the IRS and states are sending out more verification letters this year.  Might not mean anything.  
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