We've all heard that knowledge is power, and when it comes to taxes and citizens rights, knowledge is not only power but is essential to economics and peace of mind.

This information package is designed to give you the necessary tools to equip yourself in the on-going battle with the Internal Revenue Service. I use the word battle because it best describes the modus operandi of an agency of the US Government that has as its basic tenants of belief that every taxpayer should be audited as implemented by the IRS in 1984. From that decision came the "economic reality" audit. Claiming citizens cheat more by underreporting income than by inflating deductions, the IRS intends to examine every aspect of your lifestyle to find where you're cheating. The result has been that the typical audit has turned into a criminal investigation designed to uncover your obvious ill-intent. Now more than ever you need to be equipped with a firm grasp of the law as it pertains to your rights under the tax code.

Thus our endeavor here is to connect you with sources of information which we found to be most helpful to millions of other citizens in the trench warfare of bureaucratic intimidation and incompetence. This information is broken up into 3 categories:

1. The best books on the subject at hand.

2. The best web sites offering concrete info and help.

3. Links to the best online articles on the subject.

 

The Best Books on Tax Relief

1. How To Get Tax Amnesty By Daniel J. Pilla, Winning Publications.
By far the leading expert on acquiring tax relief. This is the book that blew the cover off the IRS's best kept secret. If you can't pay, you can be forgiven of all or part of that debt. More than 3 million people have taken advantage of the provisions in the tax code outlined in this book.

2. 41 Ways To Lick The IRS With A Postage Stamp By Daniel J. Pilla
Did you know the IRS cancels half of all penalties where a proper request is made? Inside this book are 41 sample letters that show you how to pay only what you owe and not one dime more. Also included is a special section on audit proofing and penalty proofing red-flag deductions on your tax return.

3. Taxpayer's Ultimate Defense Manual by Daniel J. Pilla
This manual provides 9 different actions, petitions and lawsuits you can file to: recover illegally seized property; make the IRS pay when they loose; claim a refund on past returns; protect the assets of an innocent spouse; punish IRS agents for unlawful collection activities; predict future audits and collection action against you; protect your business and much more.

4. Stand Up To The IRS by Attorney Frederick W. Daily, Nolo Press
Drawing on his more than thirty years of experience, San Francisco tax attorney Fred Daily reveals secrets the IRS doesn't want you to know -- he even includes confidential forms used by the IRS during collection interviews and audits, giving you all the information you need to confront America's most powerful government agency.

You'll find out how to:

Settle your tax bill for pennies on the dollar.

Avoid property seizures.

Determine if bankruptcy is a solution.

Have the IRS suspend collections.

Learn what to say when you face an auditor.

Appeal a decision.

"Stand Up To The IRS" is the book the IRS doesn't want you to read. Enough said.

Both publishers and authors listed above have other books available. Check their websites or give them a call for more help.

The Best Web Sites on Tax Relief

Some of these sites are more helpful than others but on the notion that people have different needs, we listed them all.

Nolo Press
As mentioned above, this site offers the most comprehensive online tax help with numerous articles etc. Considering the fact that most all of their material is provided by expert attorneys, it's extraordinary to say the least that so much of it is available free to the general public. A true wealth of information greatly appreciated by many, I'm sure.

Winning Publications
So much more could be said about these people than what we have already said that it's probably best if you just visit their website. Suffice it to say these people are on our side.

Quicken.com
Provides tax tools such as a tax calendar, expert tax tips, tax tips of the week, explanation of tax laws and articles of general interest.

Essential Links To Taxes
To help you get around, here is a long list of private and government tax sites and tax discussion groups.

Tax Web
Answers to general question plus links to federal and state tax sites.