The Internal Revenue Service, often known simply as the IRS, has been in place since 1862. As with any tax system the world over, it is often looked upon with disdain and sometimes even hatred! The thought of an audit is enough to strike fear in any heart. Although we may not like paying our taxes, it is our taxes that go towards sustaining the services within the economy.
It wasn’t until 1913 however that the laws for paying income tax were implemented and that people had to start filing each year. The deadline for a return filed with the IRS is April 15th unless you have already filed for an extension. The IRS has a well-trained legal and accounting staff that deals with your returns and as long as you have been honest in completing the forms then you should have nothing to worry about.
All employees of the IRS are classified as Federal employees. All employees have substantial education in many areas including accounting, legal, auditing and data entry. It is a tough job to undertake and they do need to be somewhat thick skinned to deal with some of the negative attitudes towards them. Considering the social stigma and the amount of work involved, it can certainly never be termed an ‘easy ride’.It does however offer some great pay and benefits you may want to look into their job openings. You can find out what is available as well as the qualifications by going to their website.
However, the integrity of the people working for the IRS has come under question at times with allegations of bribes and payoffs. As a result of such claims in 1998 a series of policies and procedures were put into place that won’t allow this to happen.
The IRS continues to evolve and to change the various tax laws in accordance with how we are evolving as a working, earning society. It is easy to become confused with the laws and as a result the IRS has made available many instruction manuals and booklets on various topics, all of which can be found online. There are representatives that you can contact if you have questions as well. Regardless of the bad image the IRS has in society it really is a good organization and it is there to assist those in need.
IRS says set to pursue “other banks” on tax evasion
MIAMI (Reuters) – The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing to pursue other foreign banks for allegedly facilitating tax evasion by wealthy Americans following its high-profile case against Switzerland’s UBS AG.
IRS "dirty dozen" beware phony non profits
Form 3949-A is available for download from the IRS Web site at IRS.gov. The completed form or a letter detailing the alleged fraudulent activity should be addressed to the Internal Revenue Service, Fresno, CA 93888.
“Government stakeholders, including state charity officials, Congress, and the Internal Revenue Service, have made clear their expectations for better governance in the sector,” says a conference brochure.
