Many taxpayers across the Capital Region—Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy, and neighboring counties—open IRS letters only to discover their tax bill has gone up. These notices can feel sudden, but they usually stem from how the IRS matches your filed return with income reports sent in by employers, banks, rental platforms,

To ensure that you don’t make mistakes on your tax return, following a few simple guidelines can help you avoid complications, processing delays, and possible penalties. At the same time, knowing what happens if you ignore mistakes and IRS notices can be crucial. Simple Ways to Avoid Mistakes on Your