Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Much of the information the IRS has collected from or about a taxpayer in an audit or collection situation is available to the taxpayer. This includes the Revenue Agent’s or Revenue Officer’s notes and many of the documents they have collected about the...

Debt Forgiveness

Reducing or Eliminating the Tax Impact of the Forgiven Debt What are the tax implications when someone forgives debt that you legally owe? Is the amount forgiven taxable income to you? It really depends on a variety of facts. In this article, we will briefly address...

Change in Method of Accounting

One of the many decisions a business owner must make during the first year of operating is what accounting method is most appropriate for the company. While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that some taxpayers use the accrual method, for example, retail...