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[gja1000]

Judy, I used to hate that IRS on the envelope too - it was never anything good. But then my husband went to work for them in 1987 (he was in security and construction, NOT taxes) and so I had to get used to getting mail from them all the time. All employees are audited every year, so your taxes had to be perfect. He worked there 15 years and we didn't have any tax "oops".

Hopefully, something is just recorded on the wrong line or added incorrectly. I sure hope you don't have to pay $800. If you do, just set up a payment plan and get it over with. I bet your accountant can figure out the mistake (on their part!)

[judy]

"Hopefully, something is just recorded on the wrong line or added incorrectly. I sure hope you don't have to pay $800. If you do, just set up a payment plan and get it over with."

My plan exactly!

[MaddieBoo]

Ugh! What a bummer Hopefully everything checks out ok!

[judy]

My accountant said it does look like I owe it, but to check with the Dept of Ed to be sure that they really sent me the extra $. I think I do know what happened, but have to look at my 2009 return to see if I paid it there. I thought of it after I spoke to my accountant.

It was a retroactive pay raise that the union fought for and won.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by judy

It was a retroactive pay raise that the union fought for and won.

So, you probably paid the taxes on it the next year! I hope that's what happened!

[Shada]

Good luck Judy!!

[judy]

I made a few phone calls, spoke to the nicest people, who directed me to the W2 office that sent out the form. I called, but could only leave a call back message.
I'll try again today, because they haven't called back yet.