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IRS Tax Law

Hi. I’m tax attorney Steve Klitzner, and all I do in my practice, as an attorney, is representing individuals and business with IRS problems. Sometimes it’s because the IRS is … Read more

IRS Payments

I’m tax attorney Steve Klitzner. My practice is dedicated solely to representing individuals and businesses with IRS problems. Sometimes people have a different sort of problem with the IRS. They … Read more

Audits

I’m tax attorney Steve Klitzner, and my practice is limited solely to representing individuals and businesses with IRS problems. And I don’t just work on cases where someone owes the … Read more

Cost of Representation

I’m tax attorney Steve Klitzner. My practice is limited solely to representing individuals and businesses with IRS problems. When I sit down with a new client, about 45 minutes into … Read more

Most Common Question

Hi. I’m tax attorney Steve Klitzner. My practice is limited solely to representing individuals and businesses with IRS problems. Here’s a common question that people ask. Probably the most asked … Read more

Why Choose Steven Klitzner

I’m tax attorney Steve Klitzner. My practice is limited solely to representing individuals and businesses with IRS problems. And you’ve seen the commercials, and I’m just like those guys, except for one thing. I’m nothing like those guys, because I actually do the work.

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What to Expect From an IRS Audit

During an audit, the Internal Revenue Service conducts an examination of a person’s or business’s accounts and financial records to check for compliance with the tax codes. Selection does not mean that an error was necessarily made, only that the IRS wants to verify or gather additional information. IRS Publication 556 fully details the audit process and what to expect.

The Audit Process

The IRS selects taxpayers to audit in several ways — some random and some targeted. Upon selection, the IRS notifies the tax payer by letter. In some cases, they call before sending the letter.

An audit may either be conducted by mail or in person depending on what information the IRS is seeking. An in person audit may be scheduled at home, in your office or place of business, or at an IRS office. IRS agents are instructed to be flexible when scheduling an audit, but maintain the final say over when and where it is held.

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How To Prepare For an IRS Audit

If the three letters IRS give you nightmares, you’re not alone. The fear of the IRS is a common emotion and one that will send chills down your spine. The good news is the chances of being selected for an IRS audit are relatively low. However, that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. Therefore, we would like to give you some tips on how to prepare for an IRS audit.

Should You Hire a Professional Tax Attorney or CPA?

An IRS tax audit is a very long and stressful process. In addition, understanding the tax code, for most people, is like trying to read a foreign language. It’s extremely difficult, unless you know what you’re doing. Hiring professional representation will ensure that you have someone representing you who has been educated in tax law and will be better able to speak for you than you could for yourself. Additionally, people sometimes unwittingly reveal too much information, information that isn’t required and that could potentially do more harm than good.

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IRS Tax Audit Myths & Misconceptions

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If you’ve never been through an IRS tax audit, you probably have some common misconceptions about what actually triggers an audit. Ask ten people what they think would cause an IRS audit and you would probably get ten different answers. Therefore, we thought we would take a few minutes to clear up a few common myths and misconceptions about what does and does not trigger an IRS audit.

Myth #1 – If you e-file, it will increase the likelihood that you’ll be audited.

The process in which the IRS determines which returns should be audited has nothing to do with the way you chose to file your return. E-filing could actually reduce the chances that your return will be audited due to the fact that electronically filed returns are usually more accurate; therefore, if you e-file, your tax return is less likely to trigger an IRS audit.

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Lawmakers Can Now Decide to Pass Online Sales Tax Laws

The United States Supreme Court refused to hear a case brought by Amazon and Overstock.com challenging a 2008 New York law requiring online retailers to collect sales tax on purchases by New York State residents. The online retailers had argued that given the number of local jurisdictions with different sales tax rates, the law was overly complicated, unduly burdensome, and restricted the growth of online commerce. The law was upheld by New York’s highest court before the challenge was brought to the Supreme Court.

The Scope of the Decision

New York’s ruling went beyond a 1992 U.S. Supreme Court ruling requiring online retailers to collect sales tax in states where they have a physical presence. Under that rule, a retailer needed to have a physical store or office in a state to be required to collect sales tax. New York’s law included marketing efforts directed at a state and used affiliate marketing as a basis for establishing the company’s presence in a state.

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