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The Motley Fool September 21, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Our National Taxpayer Advocate Recommends ... Nina Olson sent a report to Congress with some important observations and suggestions. She also outlined areas of focus for the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate in 2006. Here are some highlights.
Entrepreneur May 2007 Carol Tice	You've Got People These IRS offices have staff ready to stand up for you.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Alternative Tax Nightmares If even IRS employees can't sufficiently comprehend our tax laws, what hope do we mere taxpayers have? Well, at least we have a Taxpayer Advocate.
Investment Advisor August 2007 Les Witmer	Closing the Gap How the IRS is improving compliance to close the tax gap.
Entrepreneur July 2003 Joan Szabo	An Unsure Thing Can't pay your federal tax bill? Don't count on the IRS offer-in-compromise program to help.
The Motley Fool January 21, 2005 Roy Lewis	Keep an Eye on Your Taxes Here are a few short items of general interest to many taxpayers.
The Motley Fool March 5, 2010 Selena Maranjian	She's on Your Side at the IRS Meet your taxpayer advocate.
The Motley Fool July 6, 2011 Selena Maranjian	This Is the Worst Kind of Tax Cut Why cut the service that brings in money?
The Motley Fool January 10, 2011 Selena Maranjian	What's Wrong With Our Taxes, and How to Fix Them When Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson speaks, we should listen.
The Motley Fool March 22, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Let the IRS Cut Your Tax Bill The offer-in-compromise program cuts some taxpayers a break. The program is designed to encourage taxpayers to continue to follow the tax laws, even when they're having financial difficulties.
Entrepreneur June 2004 Julie Monahan	Here's a Tip Want good tax advice? You might not find it at the IRS.
The Motley Fool November 4, 2005 Roy Lewis	Tax Overboard! Did your third-quarter estimated tax payment for Uncle Sam wind up in the San Francisco Bay? It's quite possible. The IRS accidentally sent 30,000 tax payments into the drink. Was yours affected? Here's how to find out.
Entrepreneur September 2004 Stephen Barlas	Hunting Season The IRS now has tools to go after payroll/accounting firms that steal a client's employment tax payments, and firms that hire those rogue firms are protected. Small businesses should benefit most.
The Motley Fool March 13, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Tax Time: Tips on Audits Know how to prepare yourself in case the IRS wants some questions answered.
Entrepreneur May 2004 Joan Szabo	Hangin' Tough Look sharp--the IRS is beefing up its enforcement tactics and cracking down on tax cheaters.
HBS Working Knowledge March 7, 2005 Ann Cullen	How We Transformed the IRS Dealing with the Internal Revenue Service is no fun, but it used to be even worse. Former IRS commissioner Charles O. Rossotti tells how he braved the ultimate management challenge in his book, Many Unhappy Returns, and a Q&A.
The Motley Fool December 12, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Tax Refund Delays Ahead Late tax law changes may delay refunds for very early filers.
The Motley Fool February 13, 2004 Roy Lewis	IRS: e-Everything! A visit to the IRS website can make your tax life a little bit easier.
The Motley Fool February 24, 2006 Roy Lewis	The Electronic IRS The IRS is aggressively pushing to make more of its information available via the Internet. Here are a few highlights.
CIO April 1, 2001 Elana Varon	The Taxman's Burden The IRS has tried---and failed---to modernize twice before. Now it's taking another swing. Will it be a hit or three strikes and yer out?
InternetNews April 5, 2007 Roy Mark	IRS Audits Self Into Data-Theft Hot Seat New audit finds IRS with 500 missing or stolen laptops, some with unencrypted taxpayer confidential information.
CFO January 1, 2006 Kris Frieswick	Crackdown The IRS is taking a tough line on corporate tax cheats. According to commissioner Mark Everson, combating abusive tax shelters will remain a top priority for the IRS in 2006. In view of this, some companies are girding for battle.
Entrepreneur February 2007 Carol Tice	Backup Plan What happens when you can't pay your taxes?
Investment Advisor November 2007 Les Witmer	Not-Quite-Final Exams Now is a good time for tax advisors, and financial planners who work with tax advisors on behalf of their clients, to review and understand some of the post-filing functions of the IRS, particularly those activities relating to appeals and examinations, that can impact clients throughout the year.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2010 Rich Smith	Tax Time Just Got Easier Effective Jan. 1, the IRS is about to institute a new rule requiring that brokerages begin keeping track of how much you pay when you buy a stock -- your "cost basis," in accounting parlance.
The Motley Fool March 30, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Fighting Identity Theft the IRS Way Lawmakers on the House of Representatives committee that oversees tax laws recently approved a bill with two items designed to help consumers avoid and cope with identity theft.
The Motley Fool February 23, 2007 Roy Lewis	The Electronic IRS The IRS has made great strides in recent years in updating its website to make paying taxes easier.
CFO September 1, 2006	The Real Economies of Electric Heat, one reader writes, can do much more than simply generate electricity. Plus, the AICPA defends its move from New York to North Carolina.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2005 Ronald L. Raitz	Tax Watch: Disappearing Lease Detour Changes to IRS guidelines may require a new route for 1031 construction exchanges.
Investment Advisor February 2007 Les Witmer	It's That Time Again Tips from the pros on this year's tax returns: Small Businesses: The New Form 944... Information Returns: Form 1099... Corporations: The Changing E-File Mandate... A New Refund: Telephone Excise Tax... etc.
The Motley Fool April 2, 2007 Elizabeth Brokamp	Should You File Online? The IRS desperately wants you to file your taxes electronically. Why? Find out the downsides of filing your taxes online.
CFO May 15, 2012 Sarah Johnson	IRS Holds Up Transfer-Pricing Deals It now takes the agency more than 40 months to process advance pricing agreements.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2006 Dayana Yochim	Dirty Dozen Tax Scams The Internal Revenue Service just rolled out its list of 12 top tax scams, which, coincidentally, deflects some of the consumer ire about parting with huge chunks our paychecks this time of year.
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2005 Todd R. Pajonas	Five Misconceptions of 1031 Exchanges The five biggest misconceptions that cause real estate investors to miss out on the advantages and the tax savings afforded by structuring their transactions as an exchange.
The Motley Fool February 17, 2006 Roy Lewis	Unforeseen Circumstances: Taxpayers' Friend? Here's how some IRS private letter rulings regarding the home sale tax deduction might help you exclude part of your home-sale gain.
Inc. March 2006	Red Flags There's no surefire way to avoid being audited, but there are red flags to watch for. Here are six big ones.
The Motley Fool February 20, 2004 Roy Lewis	Tax Scams and Frauds As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. That's the case with scams that seem to show up around tax-filing season. Here are some of the biggies to look out for this year.
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2003 Ronald L. Raitz	IRS Clarifies Related-Party Rule in 1031 Exchanges Due to the considerable confusion about such exchanges, real estate professionals should welcome this ruling as it helps them better advise clients engaging in these transactions.
Entrepreneur June 2003 Joan Szabo	Watch Your Step Think the IRS is bluffing when it says it will crack down on small-business tax abuses? Think again.
Financial Planning June 1, 2005 Julian Block	Don't Be Withholding Clients who are late remitting payroll taxes to the IRS can find themselves personally liable.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2004 Ronald L. Raitz	Do your properties meet IRS requirements for 1031 transactions? Inexperienced real estate investors may be surprised to learn that not all properties qualify for Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.
Entrepreneur November 2003 Joan Szabo	Passing Marks? New legislation could improve the IRS' report card when it comes to considering the needs of small business.
Entrepreneur June 2003 Nichole L. Torres	It's Classified Are your hired help really contractors rather than employees? If you don't get it right, you could face steep penalties.
On Wall Street August 1, 2009 Bill Fleming	Bank Account Xenophobia: U.S. Reporting of Foreign Accounts The foreign account filing form and instructions were extensively revised late last year. The new instructions caused so much confusion that the IRS posted a series of questions and answers on its website in May.
The Motley Fool April 5, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Help! I Owe Taxes! Don't panic if your expected tax refund turns out to be a tax bill. Resist the urge to stick your head in the sand and hope the IRS will just go away. It won't, and avoiding the problem will only make it worse.
The Motley Fool April 2, 2004 Roy Lewis	Can't Pay Your Taxes? If your tax bill is more than you can afford, take steps to minimize penalties and interest.
CFO February 1, 2005	Ten Questions for Charles O. Rossotti Former IRS commissioner Charles O. Rossotti has a tough assignment: advising President Bush on how to overhaul the tax code.
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