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Got a 12c IRS query letter asking for proof of claimed withholding for federal taxes. It was directly from form SSA-1099. Why is this even being questioned?

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June 6, 2019
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Claimed withholding for federal taxes was correctly entered, matches my form SSA-1099. Can't understand why this is even being questioned. It was the only issue identified in the IRS letter.

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Best answer by macuser_22

Only the IRS could tall you why they want it. The 12C letter should have a number to call for more information.

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Only the IRS could tall you why they want it. The 12C letter should have a number to call for more information.

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dane1234Author

Yes, there was a phone number on letter, but easier to just mail copy of SSA-1099 proving that claimed amount of federal withholding was correct. But does SSA not electronically report its 1099 forms to IRS? Guess not.

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Becky G

This is the 1st year this has happened to me. I filed 2/3 accepted same day about 3 weeks later wmr said delayed. I called to see what the problem was and they said I was in errors dept and will receive a notice but they can't tell me why. I got the notice 3/6 dated for 3/4 saying I had 20 days to sens proof of my claimed withholdings because it didn't match their records. The only thing different this yr was unemployment which I had taxes taken out of. Anyways I faxed all my documents proving what I claimed the very next day (3/7). My transcripts and online account show I haven't even filed a return and wmr says delayed. I called last week to make sure they got my fax and they said they have zero records of my info to upload on the documentation tool online so I went ahead and did that. Still nothing!!! Everytime I call the number on the letter it directs me to a payment line which I don't owe anything or atleast they haven't said I do. I get redirected to customer service and they can't tell me anything they say they have no clue what's going on. I can't find help or information anywhere. Please if you get answers or your return can you update :). Sorry I can't help but wanted to respond seeing I don't know anyone else that had this happen.

JohnB5677

You might have some luck getting through locally. Make an appointment and hand-carry your documents to them. I've never had success with faxing unless there was someone there to physically pick it up and confirm they had it.

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