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Retaining a professional
dealing with the IRS |
| Retaining a professional to represent the taxpayer | |
| Representation of a taxpayer in a
collection case before the IRS is not brain surgery. Then again, it might as well
be. This is an area of tax practice that is sufficiently different from other areas,
that professionals who practice in this are have chosen to specialize. As a matter
of fact, in dealing with the IRS, there is very little that a taxpayer can say that will
help him, and there is a great deal that can be said that will hurt him. When a taxpayer has a tax collection problem, it is not the time to experiment. Having an effective representative will take the emotions out of the process, and allow the representative to concentrate on closing the file at the IRS office, and helping the taxpayer regain productivity. There is a choice when choosing a tax professional. Attorneys, CPAs and Enrolled Agents are recognized by the IRS as authorized to practice in this arena. Others can also represent certain taxpayers. Often times, the choice of professional is determined by factors such as experience and credibility, rather than solely based upon credentials. |
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