Taxpayer Bill of Rights
As tax season ramps up, this is a great time to go back and review your rights as a taxpayer. You can see them all here - Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind -
1. While most IRS personnel are competent and courteous, every now and then you'll run across an IRS representative who just does not meet their standards. Don't be offended. Instead, take action. Document your efforts. Enforce your rights. Get your case on someone else's plate.
2. Knowledge is power. The more you know, the more likely you will reach an amicable resolution with the IRS.
3. Don't stick your head in the sand. When IRS personnel see that you don't care, they're going to proceed with your case in the manner that is easiest for them. Its human nature. That course of action is not likely to be in your best interest.
We'd love to hear your take on this - please send us your questions and comments. Thanks.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind -
1. While most IRS personnel are competent and courteous, every now and then you'll run across an IRS representative who just does not meet their standards. Don't be offended. Instead, take action. Document your efforts. Enforce your rights. Get your case on someone else's plate.
2. Knowledge is power. The more you know, the more likely you will reach an amicable resolution with the IRS.
3. Don't stick your head in the sand. When IRS personnel see that you don't care, they're going to proceed with your case in the manner that is easiest for them. Its human nature. That course of action is not likely to be in your best interest.
We'd love to hear your take on this - please send us your questions and comments. Thanks.
