Where on 1040, should I enter, already paid tax???

Question

I am having a problem. I filed my taxes for 2005 and paid $450.00 by check which was cleared. Few days ago, I received a letter from IRS stating :
"Our records show credits or payments totaling $450.0 for the tax perid ending Dec. 31, 2005.
We have no records of receiving your tax return.

If you have filed, please send us a newly signed copy of your return.

If you have not filed, please do so. We have enclosed the appropriate form for your convenience. When you file, be sure to show all payments you have made on your retun."

Here is my problem. I do not know where on 1040 (which line), can I show the payments that I have already made ($450.00).

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

I have been a tax accountant for 27 years. Here's what you need to do. File the very same return again, but this time, in red ink, at the top, right-hand corner in the empty space, write "POSSIBLE DUPLICATE" Those are the magic words. Attach a letter or explanation, copy of your check (front and back) to the face of the 1040 form. The IRS has this happen a lot, and if you do as I have advised, they should be able to get this all straight.

Answer 2

Just send them a copy of the return you already filed. That's all that they want and need. They already know about the $450 you paid. Don't modify the return you filed, just send it in with a copy of the letter. That's all you need to do.

Answer 3

Sounds like they managed to lose your return if they got it in the first place. If you did file, don't change it, just send them a copy of what you sent in the first place, and sign it again before you send it. They only said to show the payments if you haven't already filed.

Answer 4

back of the page taxes paid.