I posted in a different thread that when I checked on my MichiganIt, more than likely, is what it claims to be. I have seen similar letters from other states and in no case was there every any change proposed in my clients' returns. Either there is a potential identity theft situation and they're looking for which
refund, it said “Under Review.” I was curious what it might be. Well, yesterday I received a letter from the Michigan Department of Treasury, Discovery and Tax Division.
Anyway, it starts out by saying that a tax return was filed in my name.
It goes on to mention that there’s an increase in tax fraud, identity theft, etc. and they are trying to prevent this. Hence, my return “was selected for review.”
Bottom line: “Treasury needs to confirm your identity.”
They want me to send them copies of all my W2s, 1099s, SS-1099s, etc.
along with a copy of my driver’s license. They conclude “This review generally takes 12 weeks.”
So, now, my question. Is this a “routine” identity check? It sure sounds like an audit cleverly designed to look like something else. Hard to
know what to think.
Mel
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Bottom line: “Treasury needs to confirm your identity.”
They want me to send them copies of all my W2s, 1099s, SS-1099s, etc.
along with a copy of my driver’s license. They conclude “This review >generally takes 12 weeks.”
So, now, my question. Is this a “routine” identity check? It sure sounds >like an audit cleverly designed to look like something else. Hard to
know what to think.
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