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What You Need To Know About IRS Representation

By Dominique Martin


IRS denotes internal revenue service, the agency in the U. S government that is responsible for both tax law enforcement and collection. Representation on the other hand comes about when the IRS requires an individual or directors of a company to appear before them. Personal appearance or hiring someone else to do so is what constitutes IRS representation.

There are various individuals one can hire to represent them before the IRS. Such include certified public accountants, enrolled IRS agents or actuaries and Attorneys. These are highly trained professionals in the field and have experience. Choosing them gives you higher chances of getting the best service, advice and proper course of action depending on the issue at hand.

Every taxpayer would benefit from knowing their rights and how to protect themselves from the sometimes harsh practices of the Internal Revenue Service. This knowledge comes in handy while preparing on how to respond to their accusations. Even though the mere requirement to appear does not mean that one is on the wrong, an individual should always be prepared for any outcome. You could use the internet to find this information if need be.

Besides the trained professionals, there are un-enrolled individuals one can enlist to represent him or her. These are recognized by the IRS based on a special relationship with the taxpayer. This could be a spouse, fiduciary, a family member or a fulltime employee if this is a company. The representatives carry out various tasks on behalf of the taxpayer including signing of waivers of restrictions, claims for refunds, receiving refund checks, and closing agreements on tax liability.

For those relying on un-enrolled representatives, there are basic requirements the person should meet. Make sure the representative does not have any past tax criminal charges, rejected application by IRS to practice as representatives, or have not been disbarred from practicing. Such will only waste your time and money as the agency will turn them down.

In a city like OLNEY, MD, taxpayers ought to be keen with the professional they choose as their representative. This is because many will pose as possible candidates only for one to realize they have lost their licenses long ago. The professional could be retired, going back to school, or disbarred by the IRS due to involvement in a criminal activity related to revenue law.

Those in need of a representative have various options. They could use the internet or ask friends for referrals. Of importance is to do a thorough check to make sure the professional is properly trained, experienced and has a good reputation in the field.

Some common issues that may prompt a taxpayer to seek representation include incomplete tax forms, delinquent or unfiled returns, penalty abatement, state audits as well as issues touching on offer in compromise. Most of these are serious issues that require professionals handling them. Besides, wrong handling could cost you a lot of money or a jail term. This makes it crucial to choose your representative keenly.




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