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Chapter 5: Federal Tax Procedures

In this section

  • IRS Audit and Appeals Process
    Learn how the IRS initiates audits, how to handle information requests, and how to navigate the Appeals process to resolve tax disputes effectively.
  • Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements
    Discover essential substantiation and disclosure obligations for federal tax procedures, including recordkeeping best practices, documentation standards, specialized forms, and strategies to avoid underreporting penalties.
  • Statute of Limitations and Filing Deadlines
    Learn the intricacies of the tax statute of limitations, key filing deadlines, and exceptions for fraud or nonfiling to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
  • Civil and Criminal Penalties Imposed on Taxpayers
    Discover key distinctions among negligence, fraud, and accuracy-related penalties—plus insights on potential criminal charges—for a comprehensive understanding of civil and criminal tax penalties.
  • Authoritative Hierarchy: Code, Regulations, Rulings
    Explore the ranking of federal tax authorities and how to research them effectively, from the Internal Revenue Code to Treasury regulations and IRS rulings.