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: […]
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The Disappearing Check 21 Law – Check Clearing For The 21st Century
The Disappearing Check 21 Law – Check Clearing For The 21st Century The Check 21 Law went into effect on October 28, 2004 installing regulations which control the electronic storage of check images. Ronald Semaria has written a detailed summary of the law and the ramifications of the Check 21 Law. Read his article on […]
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 […]
IRS Tax Audits – Correspondence Audits
IRS Tax Audits – Correspondence Audits This type of audit is the least threatening. You’ll probably never see an IRS employee; it will all be handled through the mail. Such exams are typically limited to a few issues that you can clear up by mailing copies of bills, checks, receipts or other relevant documents. The […]
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 […]