What the IRS Knows About You Before You File
What the IRS Knows About You Before You File By Taxus Financial LLC Many taxpayers assume the IRS learns about their income only after they submit a tax return. In reality, the IRS already has a detailed financial snapshot of most individuals long before filing season begins. Understanding what the IRS knows about you before you file can help you avoid mistakes, reduce audit risk, and file with confidence. At Taxus Financial LLC , we believe informed taxpayers make better decisions. Here’s what the IRS already knows and why accuracy matters more than ever. Income the IRS Already Has on Record The IRS receives copies of most income documents directly from third parties. This means they already know about: W-2 wages from employers 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC income from freelance or contract work 1099-INT and 1099-DIV from banks and investment accounts 1099-B from brokerage firms reporting stock sales 1099-K from payment platforms such as PayPal, Venmo, Stripe, and Cash App Social Securi...