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How can I "Add more space if needed" for my 'reasonable error'? When I click the button no extra lines are added.

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
May 26, 2020
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I wasn't sent my RMD and I don't have enough room to explain the error. The "Add more space" button doesn't work.

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You don't need to write a novel ... cut the explanation down to brass tacks or attach a complete letter with a mailed in form.

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When "explaining", IRS wants to know what you did. Include dates and amounts.

In some situations , it could be complicated. this is unusual.

Level 15

Keep it short, simple and to the point. The data input operator/processor really doesn't care about a long drawn out story ... just tell them you made the mistake, fixed it and promise it will not happen again.

For instance :

Adding form 5329 for forgotten RMD distribution due to misunderstanding with the account custodian ... the error has been corrected and will not happen again in the future.