When Contacting the IRS!
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I hope you have managed to stay safe and well! We focus on resolving tax issues in Prince William County and throughout the lower Northern Virginia area.
Contacting the IRS in this day and age can be truly harrowing these days, with courtesy drops, limited access, and the usual “human element” of dealing with any of our public agencies, yet alone one with the might and reach of one such as Internal Revenue. And we haven’t even touched upon you’re usually calling to resolve a major issue (or a situation that could become one, in short order). You want to be sure to have your game plan set for you do finally reach a representative that can begin to help you with your case.
First and foremost be courteous (goes a long way). Be sure to outline what you plan to discuss in a clear concise manner, so that you can move from topic to topic with confidence. We’ve found that this also helps considerably. Even when the person on the other end of the phone initially disagrees with your position. Showing that you yourself have studied the information that you’re presenting leaves an impression that you’re not just operating on emotion. Be prepared to provide via fax, any documents that you want/need the representative to review. The intervening moments of uncertainty are bad enough, while you’re trying to “will” your faxed material to appear at its destination, without trying to scramble for the documents that the representative would like to examine (make sure any documentation is clearly legible. Some documentation, it is the representative’s job to find a reason to reject that particular form. Therefore, it is a good idea to not use pictures of documents taken with your cell phone).
Now that you have your game plan, and the materials you may need ready to be dispatched at moments notice, you are ready to confidently inquire about your situation, and begin resolving your issue. You may also want to study the Internal Revenue Manual (IRS guide to how they are required to handle certain matters, and the conduct allowed by its representatives). It can also cure insomnia in short order. Also remember, while your particular situation may be unique to you, there are over 25 million taxpayers in IRS Collections right now. So, there’s no need to be apprehensive about gathering information about your situation (Also, explains the long waits for assistance)
If ever you’re feeling overwhelmed or you’d rather be doing something else with your time, just remember we’re here to help you with all of your tax preparation, resolution/representation needs. Now and in the future. Don’t put off addressing your tax situation. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have in approaching your specific tax scenario.