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IRS Ends Home Visits: What Taxpayers Need to Know
December 15, 2023
IRS ends home visits a major policy change
In recent news, the IRS has announced that it will be discontinuing its long-standing practice of conducting unannounced home and business visits.
Impact on individuals and businesses
The IRS has stated that it will only conduct unannounced visits in a “few unique circumstances”, such as when a taxpayer’s immediate safety is at risk or when there is reason to suspect tax evasion. Otherwise, the IRS will use mailed letters to schedule meetings.
With the fear of unexpected home visits being alleviated, both the individuals and taxpayers will benefit. This means less stress and smoother operations without any disruptions.
Potential benefits of the change
Let’s take a look at how this policy can benefit taxpayers
- Improved Transparency: The IRS aims to improve its relationship with taxpayers. This new policy aims to enhance transparency in its interactions with taxpayers.
- Improved customer service: Taxpayers will gain greater control over when and where they meet with IRS representatives, potentially resulting in a more satisfactory customer service experience.
- Reduced stress: The anxiety and stress associated with unexpected IRS visits will be alleviated. This change is expected to reduce the emotional burden on taxpayers.
Potential drawbacks of the change
However, it is essential to acknowledge potential drawbacks:
- Increased administrative procedure: Without home visits, the IRS will have to pay more attention to enforcement actions which might be a hassle and include a lot of paperwork.
- Reduced efficiency: in certain cases, such as suspected tax evasions, etc., the IRS might face challenges in efficiently resolving taxpayer issues without the option of unannounced visits.
- Higher fraud risk: Without unannounced IRS visits, there may be a higher chance of scammers posing as IRS officials, which could result in more taxpayers falling for shady scams.
In conclusion, the IRS’s decision to stop unannounced house visits is a step in the right direction. It attempts to enhance communication between taxpayers and the IRS. However, you must remain mindful of potential obstacles including lengthened filing processes, extra paperwork, and a diminished ability to catch tax evasion.
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