Publisher's Synopsis
The inside scoop for when you want more than the official line! Around tax time, the scariest three letters in the English language are I–R–S. What happens if you get an audit letter or are charged with a penalty? You need to know how to assess your situation, prepare your paperwork, and defend yourself before the IRS. You also need to know the inner workings of the IRShow tax returns are selected for audits, and what the audit process is like. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide<SUP></SUP> to Dealing with the IRS is designed to give savvy taxpayers like you a foolproof appraisal of what works and what doesn'tthe good strategies and the bad oneswith unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. This book, like every Unofficial Guide,<SUP></SUP> is intensively inspected by the Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of highly respected legal and tax experts. They ensure that you are armed with the most up–to–date insider information on the IRS and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know. Vital Information that other sources can't or won't revealincluding the red flags that increase your chances of an audit, and how to avoid them. Insider Secrets about what motivates IRS agents and how to use IRS rules to your advantage. Money–Saving Techniques to help you reduce or eliminate the amount of penalties, interest, and back taxes you owe. Time–saving Tips for preparing for an audit without putting the rest of your life on hold. The Latest Trends in tax legislation governing the IRSand how these laws affect you. Handy Checklists and Charts to help you prepare for the audit and the appeals process.