IRS Appeals Conference

IRS Appeals Conference

Tax Alliance Conference Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Only $40 Through 11/1/2010

ADDISON CONFERENCE CENTRE
15650 Addison Rd. Addison, TX 75001

Meet & Greet the decision makers! Hear both sides of the issues! Topics Include: Overview of Appeals; Preparing Effective Protests; Innocent Spouse Update; Offers In Compromise; Collection Due Process Workshop; Overview of Fast Track Settlement; Panel Discussion; Q&A

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Price includes 6 hours of CPE, (MCLE pending) continental breakfast, and lunch!

Seating is limited, so be sure to register early!

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Lantz Issue on Appeal in Other Circuits

The Lantz issue is on appeal in the 3rd and 2nd Circuits with a number of cases pending in the Tax Court.

Lantz Decision Reversed by the 7th Circuit

The 7th Circuit today reversed the Tax Court decision in Lantz.  Lantz held that there was not a two year rule for filing an innocent spouse claim under Section 6015(f) of the Code.  The 7th Circuit opinion can be found here.

2009 Whistleblower Report Released

The 2009 Whistleblower Report to Congress has been released and be found here.

IRS Publishes Cash Audit Techniques Guide

The IRS has published its Cash Audit Techniques Guide to provide guidance for the examination of income in a cash intensive business. This guide will:

Provide background about Cash Intensive Businesses
Identify frequent and/or unique issues
Provide examination techniques
Supply applicable laws and court cases
 
The complete guide can be found here.

Things to Know If You Receive an IRS Notice

IRS advises of tips on notices it sends to taxpayers.  See the IRS Tax Tip 2010-73 here.

IRS Announces Change of Taxpayer Address Procedures

The IRS has issue a new revenue procedure that explains how the Internal Revenue Service is informed of a change of address. When so informed, the IRS will update the taxpayer's address of record to the new address. The IRS uses the taxpayer's address of record for the various documents that are required to be sent to a taxpayer's "last known address" under the Internal Revenue Code and for refunds of overpayments of tax. Rev. Proc. 2001-18, 2001-1 C.B. 708, is superseded by this Revenue Procedure.  Se the Rev. Proc. here.

Tax-exempt Organizations' Reporting Requirements

The IRS posted a list of FAQs (updated 4/5/10) annual reporting requirements for exempt organizations. See the list here.

IRS Continues to Increase Oversight of Tax Return Preparers to Improve Compliance

IRS Continues to Increase Oversight of Tax Return Preparers to Improve Compliance.  See here for more.

Justice Department Highlights Tax Enforcement Results

Department of Justice highlights it success.  See the press release here.