Someone else did my taxes for the first time, now that I've reviewed them, I'm not happy. I would like to make some changes, can I simply white out and write in the changes? I don't want the expense of buying the program at the last minute and don't want to confront the individual either. please help......
2007-04-14 09:52:21 · 3 answers · asked by Greenbug 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Thank you so much for the first two answers, I'll wait till tomorrow for more!
2007-04-14 14:08:30 · update #1
Download the blank forms form the IRS website. Type the data in and print them out and mail them off. Or just print the blanks and fill them in by hand and mail them off.
You shouldn't white-out returns prepared by tax software.
(Note the software code near the top of the form.) If you make changes to the return it can trigger questions from the IRS.
2007-04-14 09:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could legally, but it would be a real bad idea and could trigger a lot of questions, plus you could easily miss something later on the return that changes due to the change you're making. The first to responders gave you good advice - either go back to the person who did the return and tell them what you disagree with, or start with a fresh set of forms and make the changes when you fill them out.
It's always possible the person who did your return was right in what they did. If you post more detail here about the changes you're wanting to make and why, someone will probably advise you.
2007-04-14 21:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you can white things out, but I wouldn't recommend it. It automatically looks like the return is hand prepared instead of by a computer. Truthfully, if you're not happy with the way the return was prepared, talk to the individual who prepared it. Believe me, after 20 years of doing returns, I've never been offended by anyone who asks why I did something a certain way. In fact, I've always welcomed the chance to clarify a client's concerns. Also, I'm glad the client actually took the time to review the return, instead of blindly signing. Tax preparers are (almost) human, too, and we can and do make mistakes.
2007-04-14 16:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by SuzeY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋