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Rights to representation
No law requires the taxpayer to speak voluntarily to an I.R.S. employee. Section 7602 of the Internal Revenue code does authorize certain I.R.S. employees to summon proper persons to appear at a certain time and place to give material or relevant testimony under oath. The date fixed for appearance for the I.R.S. official may not be less than 10 days from the date of the summons.
If contacted by an I.R.S. employee, taxpayers should clearly state they want to consult with an EA, CPA or attorney before speaking as contemplated by the safeguards contained in seciton 7521 of the Internal Revenue code.
Problems confronting you:
- I don't have a lot of money.
- I want fast service.
- No baloney, just the facts.
- I'm doing my taxes and/or bookkeeping and I hate it!
- I need someone to respond to me, like yesterday, because now I'm in way over my head.
- I'm afraid of the I.R.S.
- I've probably been cheating myself for years and now I can't sleep at night.
- The last time I paid for tax preparation I paid too much (and felt like I'd gone through a production line).
- I'm frustrated because I think I should be able to figure this stuff out, but, my God, I've got a life and I feel like I'm wasting it doing this.
- I've got a small but growing business, but I won't yet commit to getting a paid, professional bookkeeper, so I have a mess to clean up. I watched the movie Dodgeball; that's how my records look.
- Now that I've finally started to take care of this mess, what's going to compel me to commit to a firm, this firm? What warm/fuzzy is going to put me over the top, force my hand, put me in the office with Mark or Allen?
- Why pay a tax person to do my taxes when I can use tax software for a fracton of the price?
Taxworks, Inc.
Welcome to Taxworks, Inc.. If you are looking for a blend of personal service and expertise, you have come to the right place! We offer a broad range of services for all tax payers. Our rates are affordable. We are experienced and we're friendly. Please call us for a free initial consultation.
Mission
When challenged by the full force and resources of the Federal Government, we believe each taxpayer has a right to competent, vigorous, effective and affordable representation. Our mission is to provide timely and efficient taxpayer representation that will permanently solve your IRS problems.
What Makes Us Different?
In contrast to large national firms, Taxworks, Inc. represents a relatively small number of clients. We offer highly personalized service to ensure that each taxpayer receives the best possible service and the lowest total cost.
Expertise has been honed over years of education and experience. All of our professinal staff are licensed by the United States Department of the Treasury, Division of Professional Responsibility, to represent taxpayers before the I.R.S. We are governed by U.S. Treasury Circular 230 that describes in detail the duties and obligations of our Enrollment.
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Services
There is a solution to every tax problem. We may not be able to make the problem disappear but we will make it better. There are a variety of solutions provided by the Internal Revenue code including:
- Offer in Compromise
- Abatement of Penalties
- Installment Agreement (with full pay and non full pay)
- Removal of Liens (Discharge or Withdrawal)
- Bank and wage levy release
- Appeal of any harmful I.R.S. action
- Currently not Collectible status
- Taxpayer Assistance Orders
Knowing which of these solutions is right for a given taxpayer is the key to successful representation. We are not a "one size fits all" firm. Our professionals are experienced in all matters of accounting and taxation, IRS problem resolution, business formation and IRS examination and representation.
Our Firm
Our firm's reputation for providing quality service reflects the high standards we demand of ourselves. Our high standards, responsive service and specialized staff spell the difference between our firm and the rest.
What is an EA?
Enrolled Agents: The Tax Professionals What is an Enrolled Agent?
An Enrolled Agent (EA) is an individual who has demonstrated technical competence in the field of taxation. Enrolled Agents, or EAs, can represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service.
What does the term "Enrolled Agent" mean?
"Enrolled" means EAs are licensed by the federal government. "Agent" means EAs are authorized to appear in place of the taxpayer at the Internal Revenue Service. Only EAs, attorneys and CPAs may represent taxpayers before the IRS. The Enrolled Agent profession dates back to 1884 when, after questionable claims had been presented for Civil War losses, Congress acted to regulate persons who represented citizens in their dealings with the Treasury Department.
What are the differences between EAs and other tax professionals?
Only Enrolled Agents are required to demonstrate to the Internal Revenue Service their competence in matters of taxation before they may represent a taxpayer before the IRS. Unlike attorneys and CPAs, who may or may not choose to specialize in taxes, all EAs specialize in taxation. EAs are the only taxpayer representatives who receive their right to practice from the United States government. (CPAs and attorneys are licensed by the states.)
Are Enrolled Agents bound by any ethical standards?
EAs are required to abide by the provisions of U.S. Treasury Department Circular 230. EAs found to be in violation of the provisions contained in Circular 230 may be suspended or disbarred.
Privilege and the Enrolled Agent
The IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 allows federally authorized practitioners (those bound by the previously mentioned Circular 230) a limited client privilege. This privilege allows confidentiality between the taxpayer and the Enrolled Agent under certain conditions. The privilege applies to situations where the taxpayer is being represented in cases involving audits and collection matters. It is not applicable to the preparation and filing of a tax return. The new privilege does not apply to state tax matters, although a number of states have an accountant-client privilege.
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