IRS Accidentally Exposed Tens of Thousands of Social Security Numbers The Internal Revenue Service has reportedly posted the Social Security numbers of tens of thousands of people on the Internet before taking down the information when a whistleblower pointed out the mistake. The Web site Public.Resource.org, which specializes in posting government documents in the public […]
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IRS Tax Audits – When It Pays To Ignore An IRS Audit Notice
IRS Tax Audits – When It Pays To Ignore An IRS Audit Notice If you decide not to show up at the time and place requested in an IRS audit letter, you tacitly agree to pay the additional tax in question. But sometimes, that’s the smartest course of action. When it’s wise to stay home: […]
IRS Tax Audits – Know Your Rights Before An Audit Begins
IRS Tax Audits – Know Your Rights Before An Audit Begins You can appoint someone to represent you in IRS proceedings. You usually can’t be forced to attend yourself. An agent must explain your rights before starting the audit process. The agency must abate any part of a penalty or extra tax that is caused […]
Internal Revenue Service Manual – Guidelines For IRS Agents
Internal Revenue Service Manual – Guidelines For IRS Agents The Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) contains the official compilation of all internal management documents of the Internal Revenue Service. If tax professionals study the IRM, they will be able to understand the working procedures of the IRS. In the third part of a three-part series, this […]
IRS Audits – Types of IRS Audits
IRS Audits – Types of IRS Audits The Three Types of IRS Audits – Hot, Hotter, Hottest CORRESPONDENCE AUDIT– The least threatening, most common audit. The entire matter is handled through exchange of letters and documents via mail. Such audits are generally limited to a few items or issues that can be easily proved by […]
IRS Audits – Correspondence Audit Hints
IRS Audits – Correspondence Audit Hints – 4 Rules of Combat If you’re one of the unlucky few to get hit with an audit letter from the IRS, don’t panic. If you reported all your income and have good documentation, your return may only have been selected because it doesn’t fall within IRS “norms.” A […]
IRS Audits – Office Audit Hints
IRS Audits – Office Audit Hints – Tips To Survive An IRS Audit Enduring An Office Audit IRS auditors do about five office audits a day – they wont have much time to prepare for you. You can make a sound recording, but you have to give the IRS 10 days’ notice. Other bits of […]
Email & Phone Scams Using The IRS Name
Email & Phone Scams Using The IRS Name The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to beware of several current e-mail and telephone scams that use the IRS name as a lure. The goal of the scams is to trick people into revealing personal and financial information, such as Social Security, bank account or credit card […]