Are you aware of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights? We are reminded, especially during tax season, that taxpayers have 10 essential rights when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS expects its employees to understand and apply taxpayer rights throughout the process of either an IRS audit or an...
Do I Have to Provide Information Requested by an IRS Auditor?
Do I have to provide information requested by an IRS auditor? No, you do not necessarily have to provide every piece of information requested by an IRS auditor, and you certainly do not have to provide additional unrequested information in an attempt to establish your trustworthiness. There are specific laws,...
Would You Prefer to Write a Large Check during an IRS Audit …
Or write a much smaller check that will reduce the cost of the audit? If you have been contacted by the IRS for a field audit or office audit it is important to understand they have already developed a strategy for your audit. They have a revenue target associated with...