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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

IRS Calling...

Would you know what to say if the IRS called?

The IRS has a new approach with audit notifications – an unexpected phone call. Notifications used to be sent by mail - and we weren’t caught quite so off guard. Here’s what you need to do if you ever get that call:

Take down the IRS agent’s contact information. Then say that you are represented by - or will hire - a tax preparer or lawyer who will be in contact. That’s it. Say no more.

Handling the call like this protects you in two ways. Some people say more than they should if they are caught off guard. Also, in some cases, calls like this could be a scam. It’s in your best interest NOT to supply the caller with any personal information.

Source: Mark S. Heroux, JD, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

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