What is the difference between Revenue Officers, Revenue Agents and Special Agents?

IRS Revenue Officer in Phoenix AZ

A Revenue Officer in Phoenix AZ is responsible for collecting taxes. If someone comes to your home or place of business from the IRS it is probably a Revenue Officer. They are responsible to for collecting taxes and locating nonfliers. Their first priority is to find out the quickest way to collect the taxes owed. They carry badges to identify who they are. If you ignore their requests you may soon find that your wages or bank accounts are levied. They are graded on the number of cases they close and the amount of money they collect.

A Revenue Agent in Phoenix AZ audits tax returns filed. They have authority to meet you at your home or place of business. Most taxpayers are notified of an audit by mail. They are trained to find unreported income. If the amount of unreported income is significant your case can be turned over for a criminal investigation.

Special Agents in Phoenix AZ do criminal investigations. Special agents make unannounced visits and have a prepared list of questions. If you are contacted by Special Agents, you should respectfully decline to answer their questions and seek legal counsel.

I work everyday with Revenue Agents and Revenue Officers in Phoenix AZ. If you are contacted by an IRS Special Agent, I can refer you to an attorney who specializes in IRS criminal investigations.

Scott Allen E. A. (Enrolled Agent)

Tax Debt Advisors, Inc near Phoenix AZ

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20 September 2010

Is the Appeals Office any easier to work with than an auditor or collections?

IRS Appeals Office Phoenix AZ

Yes, because the IRS Appeals office Phoenix AZ generally has more authority to compromise when the matter in dispute is in a “grey area.” Auditors and collections are pretty much black and white on their decisions. If there is any question, they will deny what might be approved of by the Appeals office. Also, the Appeals office will do all that they can to prevent the matter going to tax court. Tax court is an expensive and time consuming procedure that the IRS would prefer to avoid.

Scott Allen E.A.

Tax Debt Advisors, Inc

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WHAT DO I DO WHEN AN IRS AGENT CONTACTS ME?

An IRS Agent has contacted me

What should you do if an IRS agent shows up at your business, place of employment or your home. The best thing to do is to tell the IRS Agent that you wish to consult a representative before proceeding any further. If you ask this, the IRS must stop the interview immediately. If the IRS agent does not allow you to have representation they are violating Internal Revenue Cope Section 7521 (b) (2) which says.

“If the taxpayer clearly states to an officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service at any time during any interview (other than an interview initiated by an administrative summons issued under subchapter A of chapter 78) that the taxpayer wishes to consult with an attorney, certified public accountant, enrolled agent, or any other person permitted to represent the taxpayer before the Internal Revenue Service, such officer or employee shall suspend such interview regardless of whether the taxpayer may have answered one or more questions.”

Requesting representation does not make you look guilty. In most cases the IRS representative will feel that you know your rights and that you are serious about following through. In a nice way, it notifies the agent that you are not frightened by their efforts to catch with your guard down. The agent will give you a card and a deadline to get back to them with your representative, who will need to file an IRS form 2848.

Your representation needs to contact the IRS as soon as possible to find out specifically what the IRS is seeking—filing back tax returns, pay back taxes, etc. I can represent you before the IRS without you being present and in most cases that is the best way to work with the IRS. In certain cases the IRS can issue a summons that requires you to be present whether or not you have a representative.

One final suggestion. Never get mad or argumentative or issue any threats. This is a signal to the Agent that you are not going to be cooperative and will make things harder for your representative and perhaps increase the extent of the work needed to get a settlement with the IRS. Schedule a free consultation to visit with Scott Allen EA so he can discuss your matter and give you good reliable advice. If you see fit, he can be your IRS power of attorney and represent you from start to finish.

Scott Allen E. A.

Tax Debt Advisors, Inc.

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