Frequently Asked Questions
I RECEIVED AN IRS NOTICE CLAIMING PENALTIES!
If you disagree, and the amount is significant enough, you can
a) review the IRS's reasons for penalty relief and file an appeal
b) pay them and file a claim for refund on form 843 -- see more on penalties click here
THE IRS ADDED EVEN MORE PENALTIES WHAT DO I DO ?
-Penalties will continue to add on past due taxes
-There are also penalties for not filing required documents --see penalties & interest
I HAVE A LOT OF PENALTIES FROM A TAX AUDIT!?
-penalties for late paying-see those rules
-negligence and substantial understand penalties --see more on penalty removal
IRS CHARGED ME TRUST FUND PENALTIES??
-Are you liable ? --see trust fund rules --see trust fund rules
-call R.O. and prove your case
-file appeal of trust fund -- see trust fund appeals
IRS ADDED INTEREST TO MY BILL!
The following are acceptable reasons to remove interest:
-IRS delay in processing
-IRS error
-IRS issued erroneous refund
-I'VE NEVER GOT THEM TO AGREE, GOOD LUCK! -- see more on interest removal and IRS error
I RECEIVED AN IRS LETTER CHARGING ME WITH ADDITIONAL TAX, WITH NO EXPLANATION!
-Is it correct ?
-Request a 90 day letter (notice of deficiency) and demand it be abated -- in writing -- see more on notice of deficiency
THE IRS NOTICE I RECEIVED, CLAIMS THAT I HAVE UNDER REPORTED INCOME!
-Is it right ?
-In writing, claim it was wrong, request the penalties be removed -- see more on penalty removal
-Get issuer of W-2, 1099, K-1 to change the incorrect 3rd party documents
-Call IRS and get a month for you to send in the corrected documents
I'M SCARED OF THE IRS!
-Many people are scared. Don't let them push you around! -- click here to see scared of the IRS
I RECEIVED A NOTICE DEMANDING PAYMENT!
-Was the notice a 1058(D.O.) , CP501-CP504, etc.?
-Follow rules for payment plans! -- see more information on payment plans
I DON'T HAVE THE RECEIPTS TO PROVE MY DEDUCTIONS!
-If you are being audited, this could be a problem -- see more information on audits
MY BUSINESS DEDUCTIONS WERE DISALLOWED BECAUSE THE IRS SAYS MY BUSINESS IS A HOBBY!
-The "hobby loss" rules can be interpreted by the IRS to favor them.
-You may need quality audit representation -- see more on audit representation
I DISAGREE WITH THE AUDIT RESULTS AND THE AUDITOR WANTS ME TO SIGN THE REPORT AND PAY!
-If you disagree you could ask to speak to the manager
-You could file an appeal
-Take actions to preserve your right to file a court petition -- see more on audit appeal
APPEALS DID NOT HELP ME WITH MY AUDIT !
-You can file a tax court petition-- see more on tax court petition
MY TIME TO SUBMIT AN AUDIT APPEAL AND COURT PETITION EXPIRED!
-Request audit reconsideration from the chief of exam
-Ask auditor for help -- see more on audit appeal
-Write the tax payer advocate -- see more information on tax payer advocate
I PAID TAXES I DIDN'T OWE BECAUSE I WAS SCARED!
-File a claim for refund -- see more on filing a claim for refund
IRS IS THREATENING A WAGE LEVY AND BANK LEVY!
-You need to be in compliance with tax return filing
-See wage levy and bank levy pages -- see more information on wage and bank levies
I CANNOT AFFORD A PAYMENT PLAN
-You may qualify for an offer
-You may qualify for CNC ( currently not collectable)
-You may qualify for minimum monthly payments (that don't reduce your liability) -- see more information on payment plans
THE IRS IGNORES MY LETTERS!
-You are not alone - they used to ignore my collection letters too -- see more on letters and notices
-You can call the IRS and check your account
-Obtain a record of your account
-Call R.O., ACS, or appeals -- see more on R.O., ACS and appeals
I HAVEN'T FILED RETURNS FOR YEARS!
-You are not alone -- see more on unfiled tax returns
MY HUSBAND/WIFE LEFT ME WITH A TAX LIABILITY THAT I DON'T OWE AND CAN'T PAY !
-You may qualify for "innocent spouse"
-If your spouse forged your signature see "innocent spouse" -- see more information on innocent spouse
I CAN'T AFFORD PROFESSIONAL HELP!
-This site gives you what you need to represent yourself -- see more on representing yourself before the IRS
-You could purchase a book on IRS collections in a bookstore and use in conjunction with this site
THE IRS FILED A RETURN FOR ME!
-You can file your own returns to replace it at anytime -- see more on tax returns
MY FIANCE OWES TAXES, WILL I BE LIABLE IF WE GET MARRIED ? WHAT ABOUT DIVORCE?
-You are only liable for taxes of returns you sign
-If you live in a community property state, your wages, etc. can be signed -- see more information on joint returns
HOW CAN I GET TAX RELIEF?
-Look at our website under IRS solutions --see more on IRS solutions
CAN I GET HELP IF I AM THE ELDERLY OR RETIRED?
-Yes. The IRS makes no distinction
-The IRS can even levy social security checks -- see more on IRS solutions
I HAVE MAJOR IRS PROBLEMS AND I NEED HELP! Or The IRS Is Killing Me
-We Can Help You With Your Major IRS Problems! --See IRS SOLUTIONS
IRS PROBLEMS IN MILITARY?
-Get Your Help Today With IRS Problems In The Military --See IRS SOLUTIONS
Do you ever feel like you want to "Kill the IRS" ? or "Kill the IRS Auditor or Collection Officer"?
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