Slips sent to IRS

triunbad · Post by **triunbad** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:19 pm

I noticed a point from Nelson in the last thread, in which he noted that the IRS does not look for receipts. I wasn't sure if this meant receipts, or slips like T5's or T4's. I have always attached slips in the past, and Canadian tax returns to show foreign tax credits, but maybe I don't have to send anything in other than the 1040 and schedules. Is that correct?

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:31 pm

Unlike CRA, IRS never wants reciepts sent with paper returns, other than those which show IRS tax withheld (W-2, 1099-R) or paid (1040-V).

If they don't ask for something, there is no advantage sending it.

triunbad · Post by **triunbad** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:39 pm

Its these useful little tidbits that I love about this forum. Thanks for that.

patti · Post by **patti** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:05 am

I understand the IRS doesn't want most slips like T5's and T3's, but I always thought they wanted a copy of the T4 attached to the front of the 1040 (just like a W2). Is that incorrect?

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:37 am

Yes, that is incorrect. Not that you will be punished for doing it, but it is not required.