But usually, the IRS sends you a notice asking for more support (documentation, for example) before they ding you.

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You arrive at a wing ding of a party where you know only the host, and yet the first guest you meet is your future spouse.

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Even so, the ding from a single new account isn't likely to change the interest rates you'll pay.

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