Years ago, there was talk of a "kinder, gentler" IRS. What ever happened to that attitude?

A LOT of us either have had or will have a scuffle with the IRS.

It's very intimidating to get a letter from the IRS contending that you owe them MORE money.

The IRS TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE has won high marks from tax pros for its independence and willingness to help taxpayers.

Try it if you have had no luck going through regular channels.

Go to http://www.irs.gov/advocate/ to learn more about this service.

ALSO, if you do owe the IRS, but are in dire financial straits or face unusual hardships and can't afford to pay them, you may ask them to let you pay them over time through an installment plan.

STICK UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS!!

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