Utah State requesting Tax Credit documentation

[Yroc]

I just received a letter today from the state of Utah investigating my $2500 tax credit i took in 2007. What prompts these checks? Don't they have access to those that have submitted the paper work? I have my signed TC-40V form, and the vehicle information they are requesting, but why? I'm a little curious about this inquiry...

[Lakewood90712]

Re: Utah State requesting Tax Credit documentation

Tax Audits, both Federal and State usually are about 2 years after a return is filed. (2007 return filed in 2008 + 2 years) It takes them about that long to get to all the returns with red flags . The bad thing is, this way , when they dis-allow a deduction or credit , 2 or more years of penalties and interest accrue . States are strapped for money so they are looking at anything that is unusual. Don't worry as long as you have the documentation to back up thr deduction or credit.

[rtry9a]

Re: Utah State requesting Tax Credit documentation

I got one last month as well. They were looking for the same docs we had to send to the deq. Govt agencies dont communicate very well among themselves- a case of cya.

[rombach]

Re: Utah State requesting Tax Credit documentation

I've had something similar as well. It is just a little Quality Assurance, not a formal audit. I called the number listed and they explained exactly what to send in (which was not as extensive as the letter stated) and a few weeks later they sent a letter saying thanks everything is good. Good Luck

[craigjh]

Re: Utah State requesting Tax Credit documentation

Help. I purchased two CNG autos. A Cav in 2007 and (dam it) a contour in 2008. I submitted the Utah Forms to the Utah Division of Air Quality in late spring of 2008. I verified that both cars were eligible for the state credits. I did not receive a response or any correspondence from the Air Quality office. But, I claimed the credits on my State Income Tax return anyway! Now the tax commission is requesting the documents.

Anybody else find themselves in this silly/dumb position? Any ideas on how to correct this situation?

[John Mitton]

Re: Utah State requesting Tax Credit documentation

Might want to just call DAQ to see if the form is still at their office.

http://www.cleanfuels.utah.gov/taxcredits/taxcreditsintro.htm

http://www.cleanfuels.utah.gov/taxcredits/before2009/before2009.htm

[bhindzioncurtain]

Re: Utah State requesting Tax Credit documentation

Hi all,

I just got my letter yesterday and it would amaze me if the state could find their behind with both hands and a mirror.
Glad to hear they don't want everything in the letter since I no longer own the car, but I do still have the DEQ document. The strange thing is they are only interested in my carry-over amount from the previous year and not the original filing for the tax credit.
Have a call in to the Auditor and hopefully can clear it up with minimal hassle.

[jeepzz]

Re: Utah State requesting Tax Credit documentation

I'll have to keep an eye on this thread since I've been curious about getting audited on this credit as well. I did my taxes with Turbo Tax the year I did my CNG vehicle credit. I guess we'll see what happens.