Did you know that if the IRS has your birthday incorrect and you discover this fact using an online tax preparation service, that when you call to try and get it fixed, the IRS cannot actually tell you what information they have on file? It requires an in-person meeting and then a visit to the Social Security office. Heather Schewdel for Slate learned this the year she decided to file her taxes all by herself, without the help of an accountant. Read more about her saga here and may we suggest that it’s always a good idea to use an accountant. Birthday Girl
