Taxes are burdensome enough without getting a notice that you owe more. Fortunately, there is an official process for contesting an IRS bill, and it can offer tax relief to Dallas TX taxpayers. The Legal Aid Society cautions that there is only a certain amount of time that you have to file an appeal if you disagree with the amount the IRS is claiming. For example, after you have filed your taxes, you get a notice from the IRS that claims their records show you collected $5,000 that you failed to report. You must file an appeal immediately--the sooner, the better--that explains why the IRS's records are in error. The Examination Report and accompanying letter will give you a specific deadline for response.

Forbes reports that a great majority of tax cases are settled through appeals. The division of the IRS dedicated to dealing with appeals surprisingly lists its mission to be to resolve cases. That is good news for those seeking tax relief in Dallas TX. It shows that looking for a resolution that is acceptable to both sides is what the IRS is working for. However, it does not necessarily put you both on the same side. The government still wants to be paid; the issue is that a compromise may be able to be worked out. That solution involves filing an Offer in Compromise. It still requires that you file the correct form, provide proof that you do not owe the amount the IRS is seeking, and that proof must include a letter of explanation. Unlike an appeal, there is not a possibility that an Offer in Compromise will result in you not owing more money. You will likely settle on a reduced amount.

When seeking tax relief, Dallas TX citizens and taxpayers all around the country should never go it alone. There are different forms that are required to be filed depending on what it is you are trying to accomplish. Additionally, there are deadlines that the IRS sticks to stringently, and missing a deadline even by one day can derail your attempts. At the very least, you should have an accountant help you. However, a tax attorney is your best bet when it comes to fighting the IRS.

In Texas, William Kunofsky is a skilled, experienced tax attorney who is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant. For over 30 years, he has dealt with the IRS, and he knows what needs to be done to reduce your tax debt or eliminate it altogether. When you need professional legal help with tax issues, contact the Law Office of William Kunofsky at 214-369-1040.