Report flags / tax return
NUMBERS“Taxable income doesn't add up”
What this flag on a tax return means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
Line 15 (taxable income) isn't adjusted gross income minus line 14 (deductions), or zero when deductions are larger.
Why it matters
Like the lines above it, it's arithmetic the software does itself.
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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