2pac wrote:

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Here's a really simple answer. There is NO need to amend
the return, much less to send any letter to IRS. (Rule # 1:
try NOT to EVER confuse them.)

Remember it was an "Income TAx" return you file, relating
ONLY to Income Tax.

Cheer$$,
Harlan Lunsford, EA n LA

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"2pac" <cal_2pac[at]yahoo.com> wrote:

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I wouldn't bother with this. Just file the amended W-2 with
your tax information for the year involved.

Gary

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cal_2pac[at]yahoo.com (2pac) writes:

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It is way beyond overkill. You need send nothing to the
IRS. You should check your earnings record with Socail
Security in about 2 years to make sure you got the credit.

Phil Marti
Topeka, KS

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"2pac" <cal_2pac[at]yahoo.com> wrote

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Yes, if you have that information and think it's relevant.

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If the only thing that changed is the Social Security and
Medicare amount, and there wasn't any additional tax
liability on your part, then I don't think there is a need
to file a 1040X.

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Yup.

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Paul A. Thomas, CPA
Athens, Georgia
taxman at negia.net

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My employer did not deduct social security tax for 1 month
in Dec 2000 (I did not have to pay social security tax for
the other months because of my immigraton status as a
student).

I found the error while preparing taxes for 2003. Since
then, the employer has paid the taxes and given me an
amended W-2 which shows that social security and medicare
have been paid.

My tax liability for year 2000 does not change however since
the changes are only with social security. I briefly talked
to a tax advisor who concurred with me and advised that for
additional safety - I should send a letter to IRS and asking
if I have to refile my taxes and keep a copy with me. I
talked to an IRS rep and she also agreed (given the fact
that they had no idea if there is any form of IRS that can
help do this job - she could not advise on what happens if
IRS comes after me later)

Now my problem is to draft a letter:
Question
a) Can I include the id number of the IRS rep whom I talked to
b) Should I be attaching all the tax info or just the amended W-2

Is my overall approach of trying to be demonstrate that I am acting in
good faith ok?
Thanks

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