If a Taxpayer Is Audited by the IRS and Is

question 99

Essay

If a taxpayer is audited by the IRS and is unwilling to accept the findings of the agent, how does the taxpayer's audit strategy change when the dispute is taken to the IRS Appeals Division? Hint: What are the "hazards of litigation?"

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Definitions:

Abstract Principles

Fundamental ideas or concepts that are not tied to specific instances or physical objects.

Temperament Dimensions

Underlying personality traits that determine an individual's behavioral style and emotional responses from a young age.

Low Activity Level

A trait or condition characterized by a lower than average rate of physical movement or actions.

Phlegmatic

A temperament characterized by calmness, reliability, and a relaxed disposition, traditionally one of the four temperaments.