Why Are Taxes So Complicated?
No one looks forward to a letter from the Internal Revenue Service; however, in 2010, the IRS made about 15 million contacts with individual taxpayers intending to adjust their tax liability. Many of these notices are sent based on computer generated data matching procedures and can be unclear and difficult to resolve. Taxpayers subject to audits are entitled to established taxpayer rights protections such as the right to avoid repetitive and unnecessary examinations and the right to appear before the U.S. Tax Court. However, only about 1.6 million of the IRS contacts were audits. Taxpayers receiving adjustments that are not classified as audits often are not protected by these same rights. Because of this fact, it is vital to respond to a notice promptly and with full knowledge of your particular situation.
One of the best ways to reduce the chances of receiving a notice is to have your tax return prepared by a professional. The CPAs at Vander Ploeg, Bergakker & Associates work hard to stay fully informed about and competent in dealing with an increasingly complex tax code. We have experience with IRS audits and notices and can help you resolve any tax or accounting challenges that you may face. Contact us today at (616) 957-0691 to discuss your particular situation.
