Many taxpayers just want to know what type of information is in their IRS file without fear of drawing attention to themselves. Congress passed legislation (FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT) that requires government agencies, including the IRS, to disclose such information when requested.
Freedom of Information documents can also be used to explain why, how, when and where a taxpayer's IRS problems started.
Having this information is helpful as it discloses the IRS information used to assess taxes, penalties and interest against the taxpayer.
Any taxpayer having difficulty in sorting out what the IRS is doing to them should consider using the FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT to obtain their IRS files.
Often the information you receive can help the taxpayer better understand their IRS problems.
