I've had occasions where some of my clients had become new parents after having several children, and they forgot to tell me that there's been a new addition to the family. |
If you've given away non-cash items, whether it's clothing or furniture, and you have valuations of between $500 and $5,000, then there's a form 82-83 that should be completed. |
People, in general, don't like to get letters addressed to them from the Internal Revenue Service, even if it's as simple as not signing your return or not dating your return. |
Take the time, start early, and read the booklet. It's not that difficult. |