The IRS Audit Blog

Archive for September, 2008

Question: if I live in missouri, which IRS center would I send my W2 forms to?

making sure I get my check.

Answer: You file your W-2 forms with your tax return. I’ve included a link to the IRS Information about where to file if you live in missouri, but the irs service center is in missouri.

Create, Search, Revise, Print and E-file Payroll 1099-misc and W2 Forms to the IRS and the States Anytime of the Year

All businesses and organizations are required to file W-2 or 1099-misc forms to the IRS, SSA or States at the end of every year. C&S Technologies (eSmartPayroll) released two dedicated online tools that enable users to manage the tasks conveniently, effectively and accurately. (PRWeb Jan 8, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/1099-misc/W2/prweb3423784 …

Pay News Network: Year-End, Wage Reporting, Paper Free Payroll and the IRS

Sixteen Arrested on Federal Meth Charges

According to the Department of Justice, 16 people were arrested Wednesday, breaking up a significant methamphetamine trafficking ring in East Tennessee and North Georgia.

Johnny Paycheck – Me And The I.R.S. (Live, 1980)

Altering the course of retirement savings

Working Americans received a significant retirement-saving option when the Roth IRA went into effect on Jan. 1, 1998.

Your Money: New Rules for Roth IRAs

Question: I need your help!!!!?

I need your help!?
I am getting Audited by the IRS. Everything is clean. My **** account screwed up on my form which triggered the audit. The irs wants to inspect my home office. What are their legal rights in doing so? Can they look through files? Computer Information? I couldnt find it in the tax code. They dont have a warrant and I have nothing to hide. The agent is overzealous young asian trying to prove herself. She I get attorney involved and put the agent on the definsive. Can I sue my accountant get the agent fired for harrasment? Please help.

Answer: Yes, IRS has a valid reason to verify your home office. You can refuse to let them see it and then they will disallow the claim. NO, they can’t snoop through your personal stuff or PC in a normal audit. They can measure the area of the home office and check to see if it is a work area. It is not harassment and she will not be fired for asking to see the home office. Be nice to the agent, getting into a hostile confrontation will result in negative outcomes.

You have a right to hire a CPA, Enrolled Agent, or Attorney to represent you. I highly recommend that you hire a CPA or Enrolled Agent who does representation work. They can talk to the agent so you won’t have too! Do not hire some out of state outfit that advertises on TV.

I once did one of these audits and the taxpayer never wanted to talk to the agent so she gave me the keys to her house and I met the RA there and we just went to the home office and he was fine with it once assured that it was a work area and saw the proof (files, lead cards in a tickler system, printer/fax and PC etc.-he did not request the PC be booted up).

As far as your tax preparer goes, they may not necessarily be negligent; you might just be under audit for unusual expenses claimed. Have a tax pro look at the return. Get a second opinion. If the return was prepared incorrectly, you might have a claim. If he was a CPA or Enrolled Agent, you can file a complaint with the State CPA Board or EA Society. They may or may not have malpractice insurance. It is probably not worth the trouble if they don’t have insurance.

Former Ira treasurer may face embezzlement charge

IRA — The town is missing an estimated $382,357, and police say recently resigned Town Treasurer Donald Hewitt has admitted to taking it to pay his bills. … – By GORDON DRITSCHILO STAFF WRITER

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Talking With CPA David Cole: Tax credits abound this year for small businesses

David M. Cole, 43, is an Orlando certified public accountant and a tax partner with Cole & Associates LLC. Cole spoke recently about tax issues for small businesses with Sentinel staff writer Sara K. Clarke.

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