Category Archives: IRS

IRS Targeting Apparently Continues

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Russ

If the IRS and the Obama Administration was hoping the IRS crisis would blow over, it’s just not going to happen…and the IRS continues to ensure that’s the case. Reports have surfaced that the IRS is requiring the American Legion … Continue reading →

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There Are Better Methods of Paying Off the IRS than Bungling a Burglary

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Russ

Let’s assume you owe the IRS $10,000 in back taxes. What would you do? Perhaps obtain a payment plan? Maybe you can negotiate an Offer in Compromise? Or maybe you have so little funds on hand than you can go … Continue reading →

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Good Bye, Disclosure Authorization

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Russ

A couple of months ago the IRS announced that they were “retiring” Disclosure Authorization from IRS e-Services. For the laypeople who read this blog, this means that if you come to my office and we need to print a transcript … Continue reading →

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Probable IRS Systemic Issue with Individuals Taking the Automatic Two-Month Extension

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Russ

If you read my previous post, you will see that I mailed in an Appeal today regarding a client who took the automatic two-month extension for being outside of the country on April 15th. To date, an extremely high percentage … Continue reading →

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The Law and Regulations vs. IRS Publications

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Russ

Let’s say that the Tax Code (which is law) said, “Every tax return must be signed in red ink.” If that were the case, we’d all be using red ink to sign returns. The Tax Code is law, passed by … Continue reading →

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IRS Scandal Update

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Russ

More news this week on the IRS scandal. First, Tax Analysts has sued the IRS. “On May 21, Tax Analysts sent a FOIA [Freedom of Information Act] request to the IRS seeking all materials used since 2009 to train IRS … Continue reading →

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Once Again, Registration of a Tax Preparer Doesn’t Stop Him from Bad Behavior

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Russ

With tonight’s season premier of Breaking Bad, it feels apropos to note a tax “professional” who is accused of bad behavior. The US Department of Justice filed suit against Michael Turner of San Diego. Mr. Turner is alleged to have, … Continue reading →

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IRS Postpones August 30th Furlough Day

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Russ

The IRS will be open for business on Friday, August 30th (the Friday before the Labor Day weekend). The IRS postponed the scheduled furlough day, noting: “We have made substantial progress in cutting costs. … Our progress is such that … Continue reading →

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IRS Delays Disclosure Authorization Retirement for Three Weeks

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Russ

Good news for tax professionals. When I went to IRS e-services this morning, I was greeted by this message: DA and EAR Retirement delayed by three weeks The planned retirement of Disclosure Authorization and Electronic Account Resolution on August 11, … Continue reading →

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IRS Scandal Continues to Percolate

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Russ

Some news this week on the IRS Scandal: Darrell Issa has expanded the probe of the IRS scandal to the Federal Elections Commission. As CNN’s Jake Tapper stated, “If you thought the IRS targeting–scandal, controversy, whatever you want to call … Continue reading →

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