Tax Filing Via Certified Mail
By: Gardiner Thomsen CPAs | email
We would like to remind you of a very important policy regarding tax filing. The Internal Revenue Service, as well as State and local taxing authorities, all have the ability to charge significant penalties and interest on returns that are filed late. Because of this, we suggest that any tax form or document being filed via the US Postal Service be sent via Certified Mail with return receipt requested. There should be zero exception to this policy.
Should the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority allege a late-filed return, the possession of that certified mail receipt documenting timely filing is very valuable. We suggest that you safeguard this proof and also send us a copy, either via e-mail, fax or regular mail for us to retain in your file.
If the Internal Revenue Service ever does allege that your return was filed late, a short, simple letter, coupled with copies of your proof of timely filing, will resolve the issue. While we hope you never experience an issue like this, if you should, we are here to help.
