Mistake #2: When dealing with the IRS /Minnesota Dept of Revenue

Eagan MN

17 April, 2021

1:54 PM

Description

We have been highlighting common mistakes that taxpayer do when dealing with the IRS and Minnesota Department of Revenue. The number one is mistake is “Not Filing a Tax Return” . The number 2 mistake is  2. Not Appealing! I frequently represent clients in IRS examination and Collection cases in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Most times, IRS and State usually denies most adjustments or corrections claiming they need more substantial documentation. If you believe your case has not been treated fairly, Appeals is the way to go. The Appeals function is one of the best ways to get your case resolved. One of the biggest mistakes we see taxpayers (and their tax practitioners) make is to not take advantage of the IRS Appeals function attached to both the IRS examination function and the IRS Collection Division. We understand dealing with the IRS can be intimidating, and the IRS examiners, in Twin Cities Minnesota and elsewhere, put pressure on taxpayers to not appeal their case. The IRS Appeals division has far more authority to settle cases, and the Appeals Officers have a lot more experience and training then many of the new IRS examiners we are currently dealing with. In the IRS Collection area, filing a timely Appeal, or Collection Due Process request (“CDP”) can forestall enforced collection action by the IRS and give the taxpayer an opportunity to get their case resolved. It will also make the difference of the Taxpayer can take his or her case to the United States Tax Court. If you have any questions regarding tax issues in Twin Cities, Minnesota ,do not hesitate to contact me at (612)516 5878 or by email at [email protected].