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Chapter 8. Never Go by Yourself to Meet the IRS 40
If your tax return is selected for examination or audit by the IRS, you do not want to handle the audit
alone. Hire a professional to come with you to make sure your appeal rights are maintained and that
your rights in the examination itself are not violated.
Chapter 9. Know Your Rights 45
One thing that is very important to me is that you know what your rights are before you communicate
with the IRS. Too many people do not know their rights and begin speaking with the IRS without being
made aware of what their rights are.
Chapter 10. What Does Due Process Mean? 52
Due process is the legal requirement that the IRS must respect all legal rights that are owed to you. Due
process balances the power of the IRS and protects you – the taxpayer – from the overreaching power
of the IRS.
Chapter 11. Can I Get Out of a Joint Tax Liability? 56
A number of married taxpayers file their tax returns under the “Married Filing Jointly” status. When
filing jointly, both spouses are jointly and individually responsible for not just the tax, but also for all
additions to tax, interest, and penalties even if they later get divorced.
Chapter 12. How to Set Up My Own Installment Agreement 62
To set up an installment agreement with the IRS the first step will be to talk to them and find out when
your statute of limitation is going to expire. This will give you an idea if you have ten years to pay off
the total amount of money due or less time.
Chapter 13. How to Qualify for an Offer-In-Compromise 67
An Offer in Compromise is the best option for individuals with very low income and minimal or no
equity in assets. The Offer in Compromise is a lump sum amount that is submitted to the IRS in hopes
that they accept this amount and forgive the taxes due.
Chapter 14. Should I Be Placed in an Economic Hardship? 72
An economic hardship means that you are currently unable to pay your basic living expenses, or all of
your income is used to pay your basic living expenses and you have no monthly disposable income.
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