What if I am audited by the IRS but my recordkeeping is poor or my records are lost?
Since I often help clients close out IRS audits when their records are lacking, I thought it was time to answer this question:
I recieved a letter to meet an auditor from the IRS to audit my 2005 – 2007 taxes. My house was broken into several times, and I don’t have any of my paperwork [...]
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Learn how the IRS pursues the trust fund recovery penalty in "IRS Trust Fund Investigations: The Best Defense is a Good Offense" in article by Howard Levy from the Journal of Enrolled Agents.Read the article Download the IRS trust fund interview Form 4180
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Listen to radio interview with Howard Levy on IRS audits and collection problems. "On the Money with Chris Desimio," WVXU 91.7, Public Radio, Cincinnati Edition.Listen here
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Learn about "IRS Collections in Troubled Times" in article by Howard Levy from the Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure, October/November 2009.Read the Article
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About Howard Levy
A former IRS trial attorney, Howard Levy has over 20 years of experience in representing individuals and businesses facing tax controversies. His expertise includes finding solutions to IRS collection and audit problems, with an emphasis on the use of bankruptcy. He is a partner in the Cincinnati, Ohio law firm of Voorhees & Levy LLC.
Contact Howard Levy
If you have an IRS question or would like to simply discuss your situation, here are a few ways to get in touch with me.
Send me an email at: howard@voorheeslevy.com Give me a call at:
(513) 489-2555
My address is:
Howard Levy
Voorhees & Levy LLC
11159 Kenwood Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
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