Are You Guilty?
2007 March 27
Have you made one of the top filing mistakes? IRS just released this list of the Top 16 Filing Mistakes for tax returns. If you’re a regular reader, you’ll notice that some of these questions have appeared on ask the taxgirl and other taxgirl features. Enjoy! And if you have a question, don’t forget to ask the taxgirl!
- Choosing the wrong filing status
- Failing to include or using incorrect Social Security numbers
- Failing to use the correct forms and schedules
- Failing to sign and date the return
- Claiming ineligible dependents
- Failing to file for the Earned Income Credit
- Improperly claiming the Earned Income Credit
- Failing to report and pay domestic payroll taxes
- Failing to report income because it was not included on a Form W-2, Form 1099, or other information return
- Treating employees as independent contractors
- Failing to file a return when due a refund
- Failing to check liability for the alternative minimum tax
- Failing to request federal telephone excise tax
- Failing to accurately use or compute the Schedule D Tax Worksheet or Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet
- Failing to enter the correct amount of taxable Social Security benefits
- Mailing a return to the wrong address
