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How the IRS communicates with taxpayers

How the IRS communicates with taxpayers

How the IRS Communicates with Taxpayers:   The first contact from the IRS is normally by letter or written notice delivered by the U.S. Postal Service to a taxpayer, but not always. Depending on the situation, IRS employees may first call or visit with a taxpayer. IRS...
Businesses claiming a theft loss deduction

Businesses claiming a theft loss deduction

A business may be able to claim a federal income tax deduction for a theft loss. But does embezzlement count as theft? In most cases it does but you’ll have to substantiate the loss. A recent U.S. Tax Court decision illustrates how that’s sometimes difficult to do....