IRS Issues Tax Return Checklist With Key Warning About the Dreaded Notice Letter

The Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C., on April 15, 2019. Zach Gibson/Getty Images

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a checklist to make tax preparation smoother in 2023, which features a key cautionary tip on how to avoid getting a dreaded notice or bill from the tax man.

The IRS' list of “key points to keep in mind” when preparing to file a 2022 tax return, issued on Jan. 31, includes recommendations like choosing a tax professional carefully and filing electronically with direct deposit to receive refunds quickly.