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Am I more likely to be audited as an expat?

H&R Block — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:46:41 +0000

Recently, the IRS announced two new campaigns focused on expat tax compliance: the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Campaign and the Individual Foreign Tax Credit Campaign. As part of these campaigns, the IRS will address noncompliance through several methods, including audits. However, audit risk is determined by a number of factors and your audit risk will depend on your facts and circumstances.

How can H&R Block help? With our Advanced Notice & Audit Support service, we will receive copies of your IRS notices directly from the IRS. Once we receive a notice, one of our tax advisors will explain it to you and work with you to reach a resolution with the IRS at no additional charge.

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I’m an expat and I received a letter from the IRS. What should I do?

H&R Block — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:46:05 +0000

First, don’t panic. While some IRS notices can signal the beginning of an audit, others are informational and may require no action. When you receive an IRS notice while abroad, be sure to review it thoroughly. If a response is required, ensure that it is timely, properly addressed, and covers all of the issues raised in the notice. If you’re not comfortable drafting a response or have questions, reach out to a qualified tax professional. With H&R Block’s Advanced Notice & Audit Support, you’ll have nothing to fear. We have the expertise to help you understand the notice and respond confidently.

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What are the most common notices that Expats may receive?

H&R Block — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:45:31 +0000

We’ve provided a list of common notices that Expats may receive from the IRS below. As you might know, the IRS uses mail as its primary form of contact and does not use email or social media. Unfortunately, because the IRS sends notices via the mail, those sent to international addresses are often late or misdelivered.

If you receive a notice, you’ll be able to see the notice name in the upper right-hand corner of the document. Your notice will outline the issue and provide you information about how to respond. This may include specific telephone numbers or addresses you should use. In some cases, a response may not be needed.

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Note: You should keep copies of the notices you receive with your other tax files and documents.

Here are the most common notices an Expat may receive and a brief description of each:

CP49 – Your Form 1040 overpayment was applied to unpaid balance
CP24 – Your estimated tax payments don’t match the IRS records
CP2000 – Your tax return doesn’t match IRS income information
CP32A – Your refund check was sent but not cashed.

When you file with H&R Block Expat Tax Services, you have the option to sign up for Advance Notice and Year-Round Audit Support to have us manage any IRS notice issued while you are abroad. By adding this service to your tax preparation, you won’t have to worry about IRS notices being lost in the mail or the hassle of managing potential issues.

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What if my notice arrives late?

H&R Block — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:45:02 +0000

Unfortunately, for filers living outside of the United States, IRS notices are often delivered late. If the time to respond to your notice has passed when it arrives, you should contact the IRS via phone to determine the status of your account. When speaking with a representative, be sure to ask whether any additional interest, penalties, or collection action has been taken. Or let us take care of it when you choose H&R Block’s Advanced Notice & Audit Support.

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