Report flags / tax return
NUMBERS“Adjusted gross income doesn't add up”
What this flag on a tax return means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
Line 11 (adjusted gross income) isn't line 9 minus line 10.
Why it matters
It's a single subtraction that tax software always gets right.
Ordinary explanations
- A hand-filled return with an arithmetic slip.
What to check
Ask the applicant for the IRS tax return transcript for that year (free at irs.gov with Get Transcript, or with Form 4506-T), which shows the return as the IRS received it.
A flag is a reason to verify with the source, not proof. Apply the same steps to every applicant.
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