IRS Backlog
IRS Backlog Q CLIENT is ASKING ABOUT UNPROCESSED RETURN. What do I tell them? A Dear Client, Due partially to the high volume of returns needing to be manually processed, the IRS currently has a large backlog (6 million as 12/23/21) of unprocessed individual returns. At this time, they are not giving estima…
Identity Verification Notices
IDENTITY VERIFICATION NOTICES Q My client has received an IRS notice relating to identity verification. What does this mean and what do I tell them? A This means the IRS wants to verify their identity before continuing to process their return. It could mean someone else has already tried to file a return in t…
IRS Processing Times
IRS processing times Q Why can’t TCD provide a specific ETA? A We stack calls for efficiency and also cannot guarantee when we will get through to the IRS or state tax office. Do NOT promise same-day service to your client. We can call and verify the IRS received a form for processing, but they will not qu…
EIN Responsible Party Verification Notice Letter 6217C
EIN Responsible Party Verification Notice LTR 6217C Q CLIENT RECEIVED EIN RESPONSIBLE PARTY VERIFICATION NOTICE LTR 6217C. What does this mean and what do I tell them? A THE IRS IS SENDING THIS NOTICE IN AN ATTEMPT TO UPDATE THEIR RECORDS/SYSTEM FOR THE ‘RESPONSIBLE PARTY’ OF EIN HOLDERS. THE IRS IS REQUESTING…
Missing Payment to IRS
MISSING PAYMENT TO IRS Q The IRS is not showing payment that was sent. What does this mean? A It takes 2-3 weeks for the IRS to process a payment. Notices are computer generated 2-3 weeks before the date on them so many times notices and payments “cross in the mail.” If there is a POA on file we can pull…
