Taxes

IRS Continues to Help Hurricane Katrina Victims

The IRS is often bashed as being unfriendly to taxpayers. In many cases, this reputation is deserved. In relation to Hurricane Katrina victims, it is certainly not. As is well-known by now, the federal government did its best Keystone Cops imitation following Hurricane Katrina. Frankly, the action or lack thereof …

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7 Tips to Help You Survive a Telephone Conversation With IRS

First prepare yourself, allow at least an hour to complete this task. Make your self a cup of tea or coffee and remind yourself that you must be patient. Make the call. Don’t procrastinate. If you owe the Department of Treasury (IRS), the penalties and interest are compounded daily. 1. …

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