The IRS Filed a Return for Me (SFR)
A Substitute for Return gives you zero deductions, zero credits, and the worst filing status. The balance is almost always inflated.
The Problem
The IRS filed a Substitute for Return under IRC section 6020(b). They calculated your tax using only income reported by third parties, with zero deductions, zero credits, and typically a single filing status. The resulting balance is almost always far higher than what you'd actually owe if you filed your own return.
The Solution
File your own return. Even years late, your original return replaces the SFR. Claim all legitimate deductions, the correct filing status, and all eligible credits. The balance typically drops significantly. Then address the remaining balance through a payment plan, OIC, or other resolution.
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