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IRS Ends Unannounced Visits to Taxpayers' Homes and Businesses

The IRS has announced the end of its practice of unannounced visits to homes or businesses for most taxpayers, citing safety concerns and a desire to improve public understanding. The change, part of a broader IRS overhaul, means that initial contact will now be made via a mailed letter to schedule in-person meetings. Unannounced visits will still occur in extremely limited situations, such as summonses or asset seizures. The policy change has been supported by the National Treasury Employees Union, while some Republicans have expressed concerns about IRS funding.

via CNBC|

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IRS Ends Unannounced Home Visits to Taxpayers, Citing Safety Concerns

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that it will "end most" unannounced visits by agency revenue officers to taxpayers' homes in order to address public confusion and enhance overall safety measures. The change, which reverses a decades-long practice, aims to increase confidence in tax administration work and protect taxpayers and IRS employees. Instead of unannounced visits, taxpayers will receive appointment letters to schedule face-to-face meetings. The IRS will only continue unannounced visits in rare instances, such as service of summonses and subpoenas or sensitive enforcement activities involving asset seizure. The National Treasury Employees Union supports the decision, emphasizing the importance of protecting IRS employees in an increasingly dangerous environment.

via Fox Business|

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