There are still many IRS terms and codes that are a mystery to the average taxpayer. Tax terms can be confusing, whether you’re a first-time tax filer or have been filing tax returns for years. IRS Code 9001 is a common error code, but many people don’t know what it means. We’ll explore what the IRS Code 9001 is, and how to avoid it.
IRS Code 9001
You filed your federal income tax return a while ago and you are expecting a refund. You can check the status of your return and your refund check (for paper returns) or direct deposit (for electronic returns) at the IRS.gov website. The “Where’s My Refund?” portal also provides an estimate of when you should expect your refund.
If you receive an error code such as IRS Code 9001 when you check the status of your return, you may worry that your return has been flagged for an audit. Relax. In fact, IRS Code 9001 is one of an entire set of codes that are included within the Internal Revenue Manual (IRM), which is the set of guidelines used by the IRS. This is not an audit flag, but rather an error code generated when taxpayers attempt to access return or refund results using the wrong Social Security Number or TIN.
Where’s My Refund?
The IRS established the “Where’s My Refund?” portal to allow taxpayers to check the status of their federal income tax return and refund. To access the portal you need three pieces of information: your Social Security Number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), your filing status, and amount of the refund that you are expecting. This refund amount should be listed in whole dollars and must match the amount listed on your tax forms exactly.
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Most taxpayers include a SSN on their tax returns. But certain taxpayers, such as resident and nonresident aliens, are not eligible to get one. The TIN is designed to allow individuals to file federal and state income tax returns, without an SSN.
How to Fix an IRS Code 9001
In most instances, when you check the status of your return on the “Where’s My Refund?” portal, you will receive a message stating that your return is being processed or that your refund is on its way. Occasionally, you may receive one or more error codes, including IRS Code 9001: “Taxpayer accessed Refund Status using a secondary TIN. Refund Status could not be returned. Get a Primary TIN Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM.” The fix is simple – enter the proper Social Security number or TIN into the “Where’s My Refund?” portal. If you still receive error messages, contact the IRS or an expert such as an attorney with Optima Tax Relieve for further assistance.
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If you’ve moved within the last year, you may have questions on how to prepare your tax return and how you should file in the current state you live in or the state you moved from. It’s also important to know if you will need to file multiple tax returns depending on whether or not the state you moved to has an income tax.
It can be confusing to know how you should file and how many tax returns you need to prepare. Here are a few answers to some questions that you may have:
Filing part-year resident tax returns
A part-year resident tax return will be filed for the year of your move. Taxpayers don’t have to worry about paying double the state tax since most states don’t tax the income earned in the other state.
If income was earned through interest or dividends that were paid during the year, a taxpayer will need to divide that in accordance with the number of days spent at each location.
Reporting income earned in some states
Some states require that all your income for the year is reported if you are a resident in that state at the end of the year. There’s also no need to worry about having to pay double the state tax on your income if you have to report some of the income you earned to the previous state that you lived in. On the tax return for your new state, you can claim a tax credit to your old state on the same income. The tax credit will offset any additional tax on the income that you reported to both states.
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Getting a copy of your IRS transcript is easy and can be done entirely via the IRS.gov website. Follow these simple steps to retrieve your tax transcript.
Keep in mind that only transcripts for filed taxes are available. For example, if you did not file in 2003, there won’t be a tax transcript for that year. Also, if the IRS has not finished with your taxes, the transcript will not be available until they have completed those taxes.
What is an IRS Transcript used for?
IRS transcripts are typically used to validate past income and to prove income to lenders. They are often used to determine status for mortgage, student, and small business loan applications and help with tax preparation.
What information is on an IRS Transcript?
An IRS transcript includes most line items from your tax return, including all accompanying forms and schedules, as it was originally filed. Any changes made after the original filing will not be reflected. Key information listed on transcripts include marital status, AGI, taxable income, payment methods, and W-2 information.
How to get your IRS Transcript Online
You can request tax transcripts online for the current tax year and the three prior tax years. To request older transcripts, you’ll need to submit Form 4506-T. To request a transcript online:
Look under the Tools tab that is part way down the web page. Click: Get transcript for your tax records.
Once you reach the transcript page, you can request to get them by mail or continue getting them online by clicking on the box to the left, Get transcript online.
If you have gotten transcripts before, you can sign in. If not, you will need to click on the right side to create an account: Sign up.
Complete the sign up process and log in.
The next page will show a drop-down menu and ask why you need the transcript. Choose the answer that best fits your needs and continue. They ask you what you need it for so they can help you pick the right transcript.
The next page lists all your transcripts, in four different categories for all the years you filed. These include Tax Return Transcript, Record of Account Transcript, Account Transcript, and Wage and Income Transcript.
Select the transcript you need for the right year.
The site will automatically generate a PDF file of your transcript. Print it and save it.
Log out completely or close the browser when you are finished.
Make sure your pop-up blocker is off for the IRS site. It can cause errors when trying to retrieve your transcripts. If you chose mail, allow 5 to 10 business days for them to arrive before requesting another.
If you have problems navigating the website, you can contact the IRS for further assistance at 1-800-829-1040. For further assistance or help with a different tax issue, contact Optima Tax Relief. Optima Tax Relief offers a comprehensive range of tax relief services. Schedule a consultation with one of our professionals today.
