There is an uncanny consistency in the returns that I see the IRS auditing. The process that the IRS goes through to determine whether to audit a tax return is far from random. The IRS knows what to look for, and can spot a return that is prone to having mistakes in it, making [...]
IRS Appeals
The IRS sends out a lot of mail. Any letter from the IRS should be taken seriously, but some have more legal ramifications than others. Here are three of the most important IRS letters – what they mean, and how to respond: 1. Notice of Deficiency. The IRS sends this letter out as [...]
Meeting with the IRS is a stressful situation, filled with questions about what to expect. If you have to meet with the IRS, a common concern is how to present yourself. Whether you are meeting with an IRS collections officer (Revenue Officer), an auditor (Revenue Agent) or with an appeals officer, it is important to [...]
IRS audits can leave your stomach in a knot and your head in your hands, often because you feel innocent of the changes the IRS is proposing to your tax return. Notice I said proposing. An IRS audit is not simultaneously the beginning and end of your defense, with the auditor playing the role of [...]
The ability to file a collection due process appeal is probably the most powerful right you have in defending against IRS enforcement by levy or seizure. Due process, in the context of IRS collections, means the right to reach resolution of your case before the IRS can take your property, and the right to have [...]
If you owe the IRS back taxes, the IRS is required to give you a 30 day notice before they can start to levy and seize your property. This warning of levy action is required by law (Section 6330 of the Internal Revenue Code). The final IRS warning letter will have the words “Final Notice [...]
