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What To Expect at Your IRS Appeals Conference
You requested IRS Appeals. Here's how to prepare for the conference, what the Appeals Officer will ask, and how to negotiate a settlement.
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Practical explanations of Tax Court procedures, deadlines, and forms.
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How To Respond to an IRS Audit
The IRS is auditing your return. Here's what to expect, what your rights are, and what to do at every step.
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How To Resolve Your IRS Tax Debt
You owe the IRS and can't pay in full. Here's how installment agreements, offers in compromise, and currently not collectible status work.
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What To Expect at Your Tax Court Trial
Settlement talks failed. Your trial date is approaching. Here's exactly what happens in the courtroom—from calendar call to the judge's decision.
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How To Request Innocent Spouse Relief
Filed a joint return and your spouse caused the tax problem? You may qualify for innocent spouse relief. Here's how the three types work.
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How To Prepare Your Evidence for Tax Court
You bear the burden of proof. Here's what evidence you need, how to organize it, and what happens when records are missing.
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How To Settle Your Tax Court Case
Most Tax Court cases settle before trial. Here's how settlement works, how to evaluate an offer, the qualified-offer lever, and what you're signing.
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How To Request an IRS Appeals Conference
The IRS proposed changes after your audit. Before accepting or going to Tax Court, you have one more option: the IRS Independent Office of Appeals.
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How To Get and Read Your IRS Transcripts
IRS transcripts show your tax history in the IRS's own words. Here's how to get them, what they show, and which ones require a representative.
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Common IRS Notices and Letters: What They Mean and What To Do
A quick-reference guide to the IRS notices and letters you're most likely to receive—and what each one means for your next step.
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How To Request IRS Penalty Abatement
The IRS can waive failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, and accuracy penalties. Here's how to request abatement yourself—by phone or Form 843.
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What Happens After You File Your Tax Court Petition
You filed your petition and have a docket number. Here's what happens next—from the IRS Answer through settlement or trial.