At various times your “friends” at the IRS will send you notices attempting to get information or to promote some benefit that may apply to you. But, you should slow down & explore your options before you act. Unclaimed Money The IRS might ask for returns with the allure of unclaimed money in your IRS […]
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 […]
Investigate to reduce your IRS debt!
To investigate the facts is the key to winning any IRS case. If you are diligent and persistent you may uncover facts and evidence that prove you don’t owe any taxes or you may find problems you didn’t know existed. You need to build your case before you can make your arguments. So, follow these […]
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 […]
10th Circuit Banshee Assaults Late-filed Returns
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals just dismantled bankruptcy law for late-filed returns. 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 […]
