This is how it should work. If you only have wages/salary as income, the government already knows how you much you earn, how much tax you paid, and how much you

This is how it should work. If you only have wages/salary as income, the government already knows how you much you earn, how much tax you paid, and how much you should pay, unless your employer paid you off the books. IRS should just send you a letter stating those three things, and allow you to respond with yes, I agree, or no, this is not right.