A Slice of IRS Pie
/Did you know there's a way to earn "commissions" on someone's taxes? That's right — tax whistleblowers can earn "commissions" of up to 30% of underpaid tax, plus penalties, interest, and other amounts they help recover. You'll need to give the IRS "specific and credible information" about a case that leads to collection — not just educated guesses or unsupported speculation. (As the IRS says, "this is not a program for resolving personal problems or disputes about a business relationship." Of course, if your jerk of an ex-husband or crook of an ex-partner really is a tax cheat, that's a different story!) You'll use to file your report. And outlines a predictably complicated formula for calculating just how much you'll get — but don't wo rry, if you don't like your booty, you can appeal it to the Tax Court!
What's the catch? Well, if you want to make a living tattling on taxpayers, you'll have to be prepared to wait for your reward. And wait . . . and wait . . . and wait. First the IRS has to audit the targeted returns to verify your claims. Taxpayers can appeal those findings and exercise other rights that add years to the process. And taxpayer privacy laws that prohibit the IRS from even acknowledging that your target is being audited make it impossible to just "check in" with the IRS on the status of "your" claim. The General Accounting Office that over two-thirds of the claims submitted as far back as 2007 and 2008 are still being processed.
Of course, there's an easier way to slice the IRS pie. A good tax plan is the key to keeping the most of what you earn. And no one will call you a rat! But time is running out to plan for 2011. So, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, call us now for the plan you deserve. Your holiday season will be even brighter, knowing there's nothing more for the IRS to collect from you!