Taxpayer Advocate Service – 10 Most Serious Problems Encountered by Taxpayers Problem #8: International

By Ruth Ann Michnay, P.A. | January 14, 2025

Problem #8: INTERNATIONAL – The IRS’s Approach to International InformationReturn Penalties Is Draconian and Inefficient EXPLANATION OF THE PROBLEMU.S. persons who receive money from abroad or who have certain foreign financial interests andcross-border business activities are potentially subject to a wide range of U.S. reportingrequirements. Many of these requirements come with significant penalty exposure when…

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Taxpayer Advocate Service – 10 Most Serious Problems Encountered by Taxpayers Problem #7: Online Account Access

By Ruth Ann Michnay, P.A. | January 7, 2025

Problem #7: ONLINE ACCOUNT ACCESS FOR TAXPAYERS AND TAXPROFESSIONALS Digital Services Remain Inadequate, Impeding Efficient Case Resolution and Forcing Millionsof Taxpayers to Call or Send Correspondence to the IRS EXPLANATION OF THE PROBLEMTaxpayers and tax professionals lack a comprehensive online account with integrated digitalcommunication tools to access tax information and services that are essential for…

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