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Many taxpayers go into an audit totally unprepared
and hope for the best. Some think that if they can impress the auditor
that they are nice, law-abiding, decent human beings and not common
criminals, the IRS auditor will mellow, be sympathetic, and politely let
them off the hook. FORGET IT!
Tax auditors are nice, decent human beings too, but most importantly,
they pay their taxes. And they don’t think too kindly of others who
don’t.
If you are selected for an audit, you will probably need professional
help. Taxation is very complicated and technical and you will likely
benefit from having a professional on your side.
Recent legislation has empowered the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) the
ability to more expeditiously settle outstanding tax liabilities, often
for considerably less than amounts currently due. |
