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1. This section provides descriptions of assorted transcripts used internally or externally. It includes some transcript request and certifying transcripts procedures. In general, only transcripts designed for taxpayer use should be sent to taxpayers. It also includes information on the Transcript Delivery System (TDS), which is an automated system that delivers tax account and return information to the user instantly along with an appropriate cover letter (when applicable) or to the taxpayer through the post mail feature.
“There are still lots of tax resolution services out there, but the three that filed for bankruptcy—TaxMasters, Roni Deutch and JK Harris—were the ones that engaged in heavy duty advertising on a national scale,” said Bob McKenzie, a tax partner at Arnstein & Lehr.
Over the past several years as taxpayers have endured the Great Recession the IRS has escalated the number of federal tax liens filed against delinquent taxpayers. The IRS aggressive use of liens has been criticized by the National Taxpayer Advocate in her annual report to congress and the IRS Advisory Council in its annual report to the Commissioner. IRS recently announced a new, more flexible attitude in policies and programs to help taxpayers pay back taxes and avoid tax liens.
