The state asked me to send a copy of my w2 and a copy of my federal return. Why is that? This is in Indiana

[breaunnabledsoe]

Does this mean an audit? Does this affect my federal return?

[Anita01 · Accepted solution]

It does not necessarily mean anything specific.  It could be nothing more than the fact that your employer didn't send them a copy of the W-2 or that the copy they sent got garbled somehow.    If you're concerned, there should be a telephone number on the letter that you could call and ask.  Don't hesitate to ask if you're worried, they won't think anything suspicious if you call them.

I found this on the internet:"Most Frequently Used Phone Numbers: Individual Income Tax: (317) 232-2240"

[breaunnabledsoe]

Thanks a lot! Does this affect my federal return? The problem is, I called yesterday and was told the computer placed a block on my return by mistake. I didn't see an update so I called today and that's what I was told to send the w2s and a copy of my federal return. I have never heard of this before.

[Anita01]

It happens all the time.  States and the Fed request additional information quite often.  Sometimes it's just because they've lost or didn't receive what they expected, sometimes it's a system error, sometimes they want to be sure you are the person entitled to file the return.  It should have no impact on your federal return.