Your Tax Resolution Expert Discusses Taxpayer’s Obligations

As you work with a tax resolution expert, you understand that he or she will work as an exclusive advocate in your behalf. You assume that a tax resolution expert will be honest and accurate when working with your taxes. You go into a relationship with them with a fair assumption that they will fulfill their role in your behalf, but have you ever considered your obligation as a taxpayer? There are four traits that every taxpayer should adopt to ensure that their tax needs will be met.
First, you should be honest. You assume that your tax resolution expert should be honest when dealing with your taxes, and you should hold yourself to the same standard. Even if it means admitting fault on your part, you will be represented more thoroughly when you are honest and straightforward with your finances.
Second, taxpayers have the obligation to be cooperative. It is important to try your best to find times when you can work with your tax resolution expert. You should be willing to answer the questions that come your way.
Third, you have the obligation to turn in documents on time and in an accurate fashion. Whether you are working with your tax resolution expert to make sure you turn in your tax information by the April 15 deadline or replying to an IRS tax lien, you want to make sure that you turn in the necessary information on time. It will save you a lot of heartache if you show that you are willing to comply with this taxpayer obligation.
Finally, you have the obligation to keep viable records. Keeping good records means you keep receipts and other tax documentation for seven years. The IRS will hold you responsible for information for that long so you should be prepared to offer that information in the case of an audit or other question regarding your tax information. Your tax resolution expert can do a lot to help you in any tax situation as long as you work to comply with your taxpayer obligations.

Karla Dennis

As seen in Forbes Magazine, Karla Dennis is an expert tax and business strategist. As an enrolled agent, Karla is licensed to represent taxpayers in all 50 states. She holds a Masters in Taxation and Business Development and is the author of two books, Tax Storm and Against the Odds.

Karla, CEO of consultancy firm Karla Dennis And Associates, Inc.™, has saved her clients thousands of dollars and has been featured in various media outlets such as Forbes, MSNBC, KTLA, Yahoo! Finance, and SmartMoney, marking her as the ultimate tax expert.

As of 2014, Karla became the new host on the “Mind Your Business” radio show, KTLK AM 1150, sharing her financial and business knowledge with the greater Orange County and Los Angeles areas. As a supporter of women’s rights and issues, Karla is part of the Women Network, an organization built to educate and mentor women. In addition, Karla is the radio host for Women Network Radio, a show that aims to uplift and empower women of all walks of life.