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Publication 556 Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for RefundIndex for this PublicationPDF version of this PublicationTopic Screen for this Publication
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Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Tax Tables
Examinations (Audits). We accept most taxpayers' returns as filed. If we inquire about your return or select...
Publication 556 - Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund - Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund
Examination of Returns. Your return may be examined for a variety of reasons, and the examination may take...
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