Tax Reform Update
The House of Representatives has passed a tax reform bill, which for the first time since the 1980’s, would enact fairly comprehensive changes to our Tax Code. The Senate is [...]
IRS Data Mining: Social Media
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson IRS Data Mining: Social Media We are all aware that big companies collect our information to market better. There are other organizations, such [...]
The IRS’ Heavy Reliance on the Online Account Benefits
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson The IRS’ Heavy Reliance on the Online Account Benefits In December of 2016, the IRS launched a new taxpayer service that is supposed [...]
Denial or Revocation of Passports Impairs Taxpayer Rights
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson Denial or Revocation of Passports Impairs Taxpayer Rights Delinquent tax debt is defined as “unpaid, legally enforceable federal tax liability of an individual.” [...]
Taxpayer Advocate Service Mid-Year Report to Congress
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson Taxpayer Advocate Service Mid-Year Report to Congress This week’s post will introduce the Fiscal Year Objectives Report to Congress. This report presents a [...]
When the IRS Knocks
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson When the IRS Knocks The IRS has created a special new page (“How to know it’s really the IRS calling or knocking on [...]
What to Do When an IRS Letter Arrives: “Tips” from the IRS
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson What to Do When an IRS Letter Arrives: “Tips” from the IRS Recently, the IRS issued several tax tips on how to handle [...]
Taxpayer Bill of Rights: The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard
From the Desk of Lauran Corcoran Taxpayer Bill of Rights: The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard This right is particularly interesting as most taxpayers would disagree [...]