If it appears that you need to hire a representative to help you against the IRS there are many options. Who you choose will be a process of elimination. There are generally 3 types of persons who can represent you before the IRS: Attorneys, CPA’s & Enrolled Agents. An Enrolled Agent generally is an expert […]
Lost Documents
You must do serious, focused investigation if you can't find your documents. It may be difficult to re-construct your records, but it is not impossible. Here are some general articles to peruse:
Resolving Cases at IRS Appeals
Sometimes IRS Appeals are necessary. When you are grappling with an IRS problem you won’t get much help from IRS employees. In most cases, you should be able to resolve your case with a lower-level IRS employee. But, in some cases (such as a denial of deductions) it may be necessary to file an Appeal […]
The Problem of Cooperating with the IRS!
When approached by the IRS for an audit or collections many people believe that by cooperating with the IRS then it shows their good faith and the IRS will leave them alone. That is actually true – up to a point. You must show your credibility & honesty through the presentation of your evidence. But, […]
Late-filed Tax Returns & Bankruptcy – Bad Blood
When you don’t prepare your own return and the IRS has evidence that you owe taxes they can assess the tax against you without your agreement under 26 USC § 6020(b). This assessment is called a “Substitute for Return” (SFR). But, this is not considered a “return” by you since you didn’t swear to the […]
