Having your deductions be rejected by the IRS can be devastating. After the IRS spends countless hours pouring over your documents, making copies and wasting your time, they often send a Form 4549 which outlines the lines of your return they question and the deductions they are proposing to allow or disallow. But, taxpayers are […]
New IRS video on Audits
Probably no one but me noticed the new IRS video on Audits. The well-funded production includes actors playing IRS agents and taxpayer in sample scenes from an audit. It was actually very well-produced but suggests your duty to cooperate extends to any request they desire. This is simply not true. The video is very misleading […]
Finding Lost Documents
One of the most common reasons why people lose against the IRS is because their documents are lost, unavailable or too expensive to obtain. Assuming that you can afford to obtain the records, how do you find lost documents? Why Does the IRS Want the Documents? Before you answer that question, you need to know […]
Mad Dog Tranquilized! IRS Audit Tactics
Audit Strategies & Tactics You need to explore tactics before you talk to the IRS. The IRS examines returns to determine the accuracy of your income and deductions. However, an audit is more than just an examination of your accounting books. It is an investigation of YOU! The IRS will often want to examine your […]
What is a Return? What proof do I need of deductions?
Technically, a return is any taxpayer verification of income and deductions and an agreement with the IRS, or at least no contest from the IRS. So, the form that everyone files every year is one definition of a return, but it is not the only one. Many times, if you are already involved on an […]
