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:

Adds Value

Enhancements or modifications made to a product, service, or process that increase its worth or usefulness to consumers or users.

Guerrilla Marketing

An innovative, unconventional, and low-cost marketing strategy aimed at obtaining maximum exposure for a product.

Unconventional Means

Methods or approaches that are out of the ordinary, often innovative or non-traditional, used to achieve a specific goal.

Idea Impression

The initial perception or mental image that a person has about an idea, which can influence how they think about its potential success or usefulness.