Synopses & Reviews
IRS Bills? Get the information and strategies you need to deal with the taxman.
Named a "Best Tax Book" by Entrepreneur.com
The Internal Revenue Service is the taxpayer's worst nightmare, and for good reason -- a tax bill or other notice can come out of nowhere and wreak havoc on your life.
But now you can confront America's most intimidating government agency with confidence. Stand Up to the IRS reveals the tactics used by IRS and how to deal with them. This book even contains confidential forms used by IRS agents during collection interviews and audits.
Use Stand Up to the IRS to:
- file a late return
- work out a long-term payment plan
- get a Taxpayer Assistance Order
- settle your tax bill for pennies on the dollar
- stop collection efforts
- avoid property seizures
- protect your assets
- determine if bankruptcy offers a solution
- learn what to say when you face an auditor
- appeal the auditor's decision
This edition is completely updated with the latest rules, regulations and tax numbers. Plus, Stand Up to the IRS also shows you how to go to Tax Court, if it's ever needed.
Review
"One of the best books on personal finance." Money Magazine "A hands-on guide to battling the IRS and coaxing favorable decisions from agency personnel." U.S. News and World Report "Tax Attorney Frederick W. Daily surveys a panorama of defensive moves to keep the tax wolf from the door." Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
This book has practical advice and strategies for avoiding problems with the IRS. It also explains your rights as a taxpayer, how to handle collection efforts and safeguard your assets, and what to do if you are audited.
Synopsis
IRS Bills? Get the information and strategies you need to deal with the taxman.
Named a "Best Tax Book" by Entrepreneur.co
The Internal Revenue Service can wreak havoc on your life. But now you can confront America's most intimidating government agency with confidence. Packed with insider secrets and practical information,
Stand Up to the IRS reveals the tactics of the IRS and how to deal with them. It even contains confidential forms used by IRS agents during collection interviews and audits.
Turn to Stand Up to the IRS for help when you need to:
- defend your deductions
- file a late return
- work out a long-term payment plan
- get a Taxpayer Assistance Order
- settle your tax bill for pennies on the dollar
- stop collection efforts
- avoid property seizures
- determine if bankruptcy offers a solution
- learn what to say when you face an auditor
- appeal the auditor's decision
- and more
The 12th edition is completely updated with the latest rules, regulations and tax numbers. Plus, Stand Up to the IRS also shows you how to go to Tax Court, if it's ever needed.
Synopsis
If you run into problems with the IRS, your best strategy is to be prepared--not scared. This book explains your rights, what to expect, and how to prepare yourself for any dealings with the IRS. You'll also learn how to lower your audit risk.
About the Author
Frederick W. Daily is a tax attorney with over 35 years experience helping individuals and small business owners make smart tax decisions and stay out of trouble with the IRS. He has been featured as a tax expert on Good Morning America and NPR, and in publications across the country including Money Magazine, U.S. News and World Report, Newsweek, the New York Times, and the Chicago Tribune. He is the author of Stand Up to the IRS, Tax Savvy for Small Business and Surviving an IRS Tax Audit.
Table of Contents
1. Inside the IRS: What You Need to Know About IRS Operations 2. Filing Tax Returns: If You Haven't Filed and Other Concerns
3. Winning Your Audit
4. Appealing Your Audit Within the IRS
5. Going to Tax Court: No Lawyer Necessary
6. When You Owe the IRS: Keeping the Tax Collector at Bay
7. IRS Enforced Collection: Liens and Levies
8. The Taxpayer Advocate: A Friend at the IRS
9. Family, Friends, Heirs and the IRS
10. Fraud and Tax Crimes: Do You Really Have to Worry?
11. Small Businesses/Self-Employed: When IRS Trouble Comes
12. Penalties and Interest
13. Help Beyond the Book: Tax Professionals and Tax Information
14. When You Owe State Income Taxes
15. The Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
16. The 25 Most Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary of Tax Terms
Index