"Taxpayers have the right to expect that any information they provide to the IRS will not be disclosed unless authorized by the taxpayer or by law. Taxpayers have the right to expect appropriate action will be taken against employees, return preparers, and others who wrongfully use or disclose taxpayer return information."-Publication 1
What this means:
- In general, unless you give us permission, the IRS cannot share your tax information with third parties. Example: For a mortgage or student loan application, you request that we disclose information.
- In most cases, unless it gives you reasonable notice in advance, the IRS cannot contact third parties like your employer, neighbors, or bank to adjust or collect your tax debt.
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In most cases, certain communications with an enrolled agent or certified public accountant who is authorized to practice before the IRS are covered by the same confidentiality protections as with an attorney. Communications that are considered confidential include:
- Advice you on tax matters other than the preparation of tax returns within the scope of the practitioner's authority to practice before the IRS,
- be confidential between you and an attorney, and
- pertain to non-criminal tax matters before the IRS or
- non-criminal tax proceedings brought in federal court by or against the United States.
The focus of our practice is helping individuals and businesses resolve their IRS tax problems in the Las Vegas, Nevada, St. George, Utah areas, and elsewhere. If you or someone you know is dealing with IRS problems, contact me at 702-469-9426 or candy@numbercruncherllc.tax.
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