A tax deficiency is the amount of additional tax the IRS determines you owe, beyond what you initially reported on your tax return. This happens when the IRS believes you underpaid your taxes. It’s the difference between the correct amount of tax and what you actually paid.
Understanding the terminology is helpful. Here are a few terms related to a tax deficiency:
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