I'm a bonehead, I forgot to sign my tax return forms

tridim

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Wed Apr-14-04 04:49 PM
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I'm a bonehead, I forgot to sign my tax return forms

and they're already in the mail. I had two sets of printouts, one signed and one not, and sent in the unsigned forms by mistake.

I'm wondering if the IRS will simply send them back to be signed or if they will use it as an excuse to hit me with crippling penalties and an audit?

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unblock

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Wed Apr-14-04 04:52 PM
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1. it's not 4/15 yet

just send in another copy.

sign it this time....

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tridim

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Wed Apr-14-04 04:58 PM
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5. I thought about that

but what about my W2's? Do you think the IRS is effecient enough to match the new, signed forms with the old unsigned forms and the original W2's? I seriously doubt it. It would probably make their cir. 1978 Wang computer system explode.

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arcane1

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Wed Apr-14-04 04:52 PM
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2. if it makes you feel any better...

I can't remember if I did my taxes already, or not! :silly:

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prolesunited

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Wed Apr-14-04 05:04 PM
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7. Umm...

Tomorrow is April 15 and that IS really bad. LOL!

How are you going to determine it?

:hi:

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arcane1

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Wed Apr-14-04 05:06 PM
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8. check my papers when I get home

I'm 99% sure I did them when I first got the forms though

been a rough year, lol

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prolesunited

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Wed Apr-14-04 05:23 PM
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11. Did you get a refund?

If so, what did you do with it? Let me guess. ;-)

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arcane1

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Wed Apr-14-04 06:16 PM
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12. if I did, I forgot about it

so yeah, you're right ;)

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loftycity

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Wed Apr-14-04 04:53 PM
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3. Don't worry--they'll send out a form..no big deal

Your just one of thousands who do this..

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Kadie

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Wed Apr-14-04 04:54 PM
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4. I would send in the signed forms

before the 15th deadline. Attach a cover letter explaining that you mailed in a set and forgot to sign.

this is from the IRS website:

Sign and date your return. Your federal tax return is not considered a valid return unless it is signed. If you are filing a joint return, your spouse must also sign and date the return.

Just make sure you keep a copy of the return and letter for your records.

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cally

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Wed Apr-14-04 05:02 PM
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6. Do you owe money or are you getting a refund?

If you owe, I would probably send in a duplicate with an explanation. Send it certified mail and save the receipt. If you are getting a refund, then I would call and try to figure out what to do. They will be very unhappy if they send you money twice. At any rate, keep copies.

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Pithlet

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Wed Apr-14-04 05:15 PM
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9. That's okay.

Years ago I did the taxes for my ex and me (we were not married at the time). When I mailed them out I had put my W2 in with his form, and his in mine. I don't remember how it got worked out, but it did, after a few calls.

You should be able to call them or maybe even research on line to find out what you need to do.

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Paradise

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Wed Apr-14-04 05:16 PM
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10. does the irs have a facility anywhere near where you can get to?

if yes, make copies for yourself of the ones you have, bring the signed copies in to them
before midnight tomorrow, and ask for best way to handle matter. if not, send signed
forms in before midnight tomorrow with a simple note stapled to first page of
each form, that requires a signature:
'sorry, inadvertently sent in unsigned returns. attached are signed returns. thank you.'
thousands of taxpayers forget to sign their forms, and you're not a bonehead. :)

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tigereye

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Wed Apr-14-04 06:39 PM
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13. that is funny since the guy who does our taxes was just

here - we are terrible procrastinators - and he must have said 10 times, don't forget to sign right here... he organizes everything, puts it all together with the envelopes. I love this man. Plus we are getting money back for a change. Can't remember the last time that happened.

The IRS people are very nice in my experience. Maybe they will just send you a letter.

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