Frequent Tax Errors

Tax return mistakes most always negatively affect you - whether it's in a lost opportunity to claim a tax deduction or an error that ends in an audit and penalties.

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We've compiled a list of the most frequent tax errors.

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Frequent tax errors

Incorrect Social Security Computed incorrect tax owed Wrong earned income credit Wrong child tax credit Wrong refund/balance due	1.16 Million 789,000 514,000 496,000 330,000
Source: IRS

Other common errors include:

  • Using the wrong filing status
  • No receipts
  • Not claiming tax free status on rollovers
  • Forgetting about mortgage points
  • Unnecessarily completing Schedule D
  • Not having a social security number

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