How do I know if my return is being audited

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June 7, 2019
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I don't understand pATH act

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Best answer by natashav2003

That above "answer" answered nothing lol. If you are being audited you will get a letter in the mail from the IRS. they do not email or call, ever! Only notify by letter.

natashav2003Answer

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That above "answer" answered nothing lol. If you are being audited you will get a letter in the mail from the IRS. they do not email or call, ever! Only notify by letter.

macuser_22

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That should not be an audit, just a letter requesting more information so that your tax return can be processed.

The reason for the refund delay in the PATH act is so the IRS can match W-2 information from the employer with the EIC on your return. Since employers have until Jan 31 to send the W-2, in the past the IRS would blindly pay the EIC before they even had the W-2. The PATH act give them the time to do that. Perhaps they did not find your W-2 or your employer was late to sent it, so they sent you a letter so that they could verify your income.

The PATH act in only federal, not state.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

macuser_22

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PATH act:

Beginning in 2017, if you claim the EITC or ACTC on your tax return, the IRS must hold your refund until Feb. 15. This new law requires the IRS to hold the entire refund

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

williamjohnson07

Level 2

My tax return has been saying processing since January 29....Should I be concerned

Gg32

Level 2

Depends on if your claiming the child tax credit. If you did not claim the EIC or other credits then you should call the irs to find out whats going on with your return. Good luck.