I don’t know which tax years I filed.
Account history may help identify filing gaps. We compare available transcripts with returns and filing confirmations before deciding what needs attention.
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IRS Transcript Help: Understand What the IRS Has on File
Not sure which tax returns the IRS has received, why your account shows a balance, or whether payments and penalties are recorded correctly? AUS Tax Service helps you understand your IRS tax records, identify potential discrepancies, and determine your next steps.
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What problem are you facing?
The IRS says I owe money.
An assessed balance can include adjustments, penalties and interest. We review account entries and your records to help explain a balance you don’t recognize.
Get help understanding my IRS balanceI made payments that don’t appear correctly.
A payment may be pending or applied to another period. We compare payment evidence with account transactions and identify questions for the IRS.
Review a payment discrepancyI received an IRS notice I don’t understand.
Transcripts may provide context, but your actual notice controls its instructions and deadlines. We review which records and response steps may be appropriate.
Discuss my IRS noticeI’m worried about IRS penalties.
Account entries may show assessed penalties. We review the affected period, compliance history and applicable relief rules; eligibility and IRS decisions are not guaranteed.
Discuss my penalty questionsI need help understanding my IRS transcript.
Different transcripts answer different questions. We explain available record types and transaction entries in context, including information still needed.
Get help reading my transcriptWhat is an IRS tax account review?
An authorized review examines available IRS records to help understand filing history, reported income information, assessments, payments, adjustments, certain penalties and collection-related entries. A transcript is a record snapshot—not a complete case file, a copy of every document, or a prediction of what the IRS will do next.
You can obtain free records directly from the IRS. Professional analysis is a separate service. Returns, bank records, income documents and notices may still be needed, and no review is guaranteed to find an error or relief opportunity.
What we can help identify
I don’t know which tax years I filed.
Account history may help identify filing gaps. We compare available transcripts with returns and filing confirmations before deciding what needs attention.
Review my filing historyThe IRS says I owe money.
An assessed balance can include adjustments, penalties and interest. We review account entries and your records to help explain a balance you don’t recognize.
Get help understanding my IRS balanceI made payments that don’t appear correctly.
A payment may be pending or applied to another period. We compare payment evidence with account transactions and identify questions for the IRS.
Review a payment discrepancyI received an IRS notice I don’t understand.
Transcripts may provide context, but your actual notice controls its instructions and deadlines. We review which records and response steps may be appropriate.
Discuss my IRS noticeI’m worried about IRS penalties.
Account entries may show assessed penalties. We review the affected period, compliance history and applicable relief rules; eligibility and IRS decisions are not guaranteed.
Discuss my penalty questionsI need help understanding my IRS transcript.
Different transcripts answer different questions. We explain available record types and transaction entries in context, including information still needed.
Get help reading my transcriptAvailable W-2 and 1099 information, recorded payments, account adjustments, unexplained balances, penalty and interest entries, potential inconsistencies and notices can guide further investigation. Wage and income records do not establish all income or deductible expenses.
How the process works
1. Free 10-Minute Introductory Consultation
Discuss your concern and whether a professional account review may be useful.
2. Authorized Transcript Review
When appropriate, we explain the scope, fee and required authorization before obtaining or reviewing records.
3. Findings and Next Steps
We explain identified questions, information still needed and available next steps. Additional tax preparation or IRS representation services may be quoted separately.
Example of a transcript review
Fictional illustration—not a client result
A self-employed taxpayer believes all returns were filed and payments were made. During an authorized review, records suggest a missing filing year and a payment that requires further investigation. Filing acknowledgments and payment evidence are compared with the IRS history before deciding whether a return is still processing, a payment needs tracing, or additional work is required. No outcome or savings is implied.
Work directly with Aruna
Confidential, professional assistance with appropriate authority—not a request for your IRS password.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get my IRS transcripts for free?
Yes. The IRS provides transcripts at no charge. Our fee, agreed before work begins, is for professional review and analysis—not a fee imposed by the IRS to release records.
What is the difference between a tax return transcript and an account transcript?
A return transcript shows most information from the original return and not later changes. An account transcript includes basic return data, payments and later account changes. A record of account combines both.
Can transcripts show missing tax returns?
They can help identify filing-history questions. A missing or unprocessed return entry is not proof you were required to file or never submitted a return. Processing status, filing evidence and each year’s requirements must be checked.
Can an IRS transcript show payments and penalties?
Account transcripts can show recorded payments, adjustments and certain penalty and interest entries. Compare the relevant year and transcript date with your own records; recent transactions may not be reflected yet.
What if my IRS transcript appears incorrect?
Keep your return, notice and payment evidence. Check the year, transaction dates and processing status. Contact the IRS through official channels or discuss an authorized review; do not assume a discrepancy means the IRS made an error.
Can an Enrolled Agent obtain IRS transcripts for me?
Yes, with appropriate authorization and subject to IRS access and availability requirements. We explain the relevant tax matters, years and scope before requesting records. Never share your IRS login credentials.
Do I need Form 8821 or Form 2848?
Form 8821 authorizes access to specified tax information; it does not authorize representation. Form 2848 authorizes an eligible representative to act for specified tax matters and periods. We discuss which authority is appropriate. Form 4506-T is a transcript request, not a substitute for representation authority.
Does an IRS transcript prove I qualify for penalty forgiveness?
No. Applicable rules, the penalty, tax period and compliance history must be evaluated. The IRS is transitioning eligible periods to Automatic Exemption from Penalty; First Time Abate and other relief may still apply. No relief or savings are promised.
Can AUS Tax Service help if I live outside Michigan?
Yes. Aruna provides nationwide remote assistance for federal tax matters from Rochester Hills, Michigan. Appropriate authorization is required for IRS representation.
What happens during the free consultation?
The free 10-minute introduction covers your concern and whether professional review may be useful. It is not a comprehensive transcript analysis. Scope, fee and authorization are discussed before review; preparation or representation may be quoted separately.
Official guidance: transcript types · Form 8821 · Form 2848 · administrative penalty relief.
Still Unsure What the IRS Has on Record?
You don’t have to interpret complicated IRS records alone. Start with a free 10-minute consultation to discuss your concern and find out whether professional transcript analysis may help.
Do not send transcripts, tax documents, Social Security numbers, account numbers or IRS credentials through this form. An appropriate records process is discussed separately. A consultation does not stop collection or extend a notice deadline.
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