help with irs: Tax Representation Professionals
- 07/29/21 03:07 PM
A taxpayer may always stand for themselves before the IRS. However, many taxpayers find dealing with the IRS frustrating, time-consuming, frightening or all the above. The drawbacks of a taxpayer representing themselves are many: The taxpayer does not have the specialist's knowledge or realize what the choices are or how to get the lowest arrangement permitted by law. Three out of five Offers-In-Compromise presented by the taxpayer are denied by the IRS. Many taxpayer - negotiated offers bid to the IRS significantly more than is mandatory by law. The taxpayer may be too scared, exasperated or overwhelmed by the IRS … (2 comments)
help with irs: IRS Freedom of Information
- 07/27/21 03:29 PM
Lots of taxpayers would like to know what nature of information is in their IRS file without attracting a lot of unnecessary tax agency attention to themselves. Congress passed legislation, called Freedom of Information Act, that compels government agencies, including the IRS, to reveal such material when requested. Freedom of Information documents can also be used to clarify why, how, when and where a taxpayer's IRS troubles began. Having this information is advantageous, as it reveals the IRS information used to assess taxes, penalties, and interest against the taxpayer. Any taxpayer having trouble in sorting out what the IRS is … (1 comments)
A taxpayer may always stand for themselves before the IRS. However, many taxpayers find dealing with the IRS frustrating, time-consuming, frightening or all the above. The drawbacks of a taxpayer representing themselves are many:
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