Taxpayer asks:
Hi…
I’m about to file my taxes through efile using H&R Block’s Tax Cut software. I was wondering if the IRS will see my list of charitable organizations? When I filed paper copies in past years, that information was not disclosed.
Does efile provide the IRS with more information then paper filing?
Thanks!
Taxgirl says:
I can’t speak to the specifics of TaxCut but most software with efile capabilities only sends the required forms with no additional information. If you’ve made cash contributions, those will be reported on Schedule A, though not by name. If you’ve made non-cash contributions valued at more than $500, those will be reported on form 8283.
In most cases, the pages which you keep as your file copies are more detailed than what is transmitted to IRS. This makes sense because at audit, you would want to be able to break out charitable contributions by organization (and provide the applicable receipts).
If you want confirmation of what is being efiled, you can always try to contact H&R Block directly by phone (1-800-HRBLOCK or 1-800-472-5625) or online.
Like any good lawyer, I need to add a disclaimer: Unfortunately, it is impossible to give comprehensive tax advice over the internet, no matter how well researched or written. Before relying on any information given on this site, contact a tax professional to discuss your particular situation.
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