We all know by now that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service needs an expert public relations firm. Why? It’s the only way to keep the agency from committing one public relations disaster after another.
Here’s the latest scandal. The taxing arm of the IRS is still targeting Tea Party groups when reviewing applications for tax-exempt status. That’s akin to a taking a big stick and poking it into a hornet’s nest. What are they thinking? While the American people try to sort it all out, there’s another problem: Due to the government shutdown over the federal spending argument, the tax-filing season will be delayed.
In these times, it’s tough to be an IRS agent. But it’s even tougher to be a taxpayer, and that’s been the case for quite some time. When was the last time you filed your own taxes? How many hairs did you lose? How many times did you read the same five lines of tax preparation instructions until your eyes crossed from the strain of deciphering such mysterious wording? And here’s the most pertinent question of all: How in the world did we come to have a tax system that now totals four millions words and is seven times the volume of words as is contained in the Bible?
Yes, special interest groups had a big part in that, but consider this: Maybe the IRS could benefit from a competent editor. Of course, that person might grow old before they finish the task!
That’s why it’s imperative that taxpayers understand the risks involved in doing your own tax preparation. The average taxpayer just wants to finish the task and move on with their life. If that describes you, then accept that the relatively small amount you pay for tax preparation is more than worth it! We are happy to help you file those taxes and get your refund so much faster!