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Expert: - 11/13/2008


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Does the state and irs compare information on an audit? Sent state documentation and now IRS is auditing.   Do you think IRS has documents I sent to state?

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I can give you my experience, but I don't have absolute knowledge.  In general, my experience is no, the IRS doesn't have the documents you sent the state.  The state and the IRS work from two very different data bases; there is some sharing of information, but mostly on your balance due.  If you want the IRS to have the same information you gave the state - you'll have to send it to them.

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Richard Stolp

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Questions about the collection of taxes. I spent six-plus years in Collections with the IRS and spoke with over 20,000 people. Tax levies, liens, Offer in Compromise, unfiled tax returns, payment/filing options.

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Over six years with the IRS in Collections - recently retired. Handled thousands of cases - mostly for regular people that owed anywhere from a few hundred dollars to over $100,000.

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