Appeals

About the Office of Appeals Every year, the Office of Appeals helps over 100,000 taxpayers resolve their tax disputes without going to Tax Court. We are an independent organization within the IRS whose mission is to help taxpayers and the Government resolve tax disagreements. Appeals do not seek to take sides in a dispute; rather […]

The Shirt Off Your Back

Deduct the Shirt off Your Back?? No, we are not talking about those well-used suits and ties you give to the Salvation Army, but no matter where you work you need to have the proper clean attire! Here’s how you can legally write off your clothing and laundry expenses! Estimated tax tip savings: The cost […]

Health Coverage Information Reporting by Employers

On July 24, 2014, the IRS released draft forms that employers will use to report on health coverage that they offer to their employees. In accordance with the normal IRS process, these draft forms are being provided to help stakeholders, including employers, tax professionals and software providers, prepare for these new reporting provisions and to […]

IRS Repeats Warning about Phone Scams

On August 13, 2014 the Internal Revenue Service confirm that the threat still exists and continue to hear from taxpayers who have received unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS. Based on the 90,000 complaints that TIGTA has received through its telephone hotline, to date, TIGTA has identified […]