SFR stands for substitute for return.\u00a0 When a tax return has not been file for an extended period of time, the IRS will eventually file a substitute return that calculates the tax based on income reported with no deductions.\u00a0 If a person was filing jointly before, the IRS will file the SFR return<\/a> as married filing separate.\u00a0 The purpose of the SFR unit is to prepare the substitute return and process any returns that are later filed as a \u201cprotest\u201d against the SFR return by the taxpayer.\u00a0 When filing a return in response to an SFR, it is best to send it to the SFR unit that is responsible for making any adjustments to the SFR amount owed.\u00a0 The turn around time to get a tax balance lowered after filing a correct return can take several months.\u00a0 SFR returns are not dischargeable in a bankruptcy since they are not considered filed returns.\u00a0 However the SFR does have the same 10 statute of limitations for collection as a return filed by a taxpayer.<\/p>\n Before making any decisions on how to handle an IRS SFR return near Gilbert Arizona it is critical to first discuss your situation with a tax professional.<\/p>\n Scott Allen E. A. at 480-926-9300<\/p>\n Tax Debt Advisors, Inc near Gilbert Arizona<\/p>\n