Know that in the United States, there is an agency called IRS or Internal Revenue Service, that is a tax collection and enforcement agency of which the responsibility is to deal with all tax-related issues from non-payment to overpayment and underpayment. This agency is given the powers to implement strict penalties and fines on all citizens who are defaulters.
It is a fact that errors do sometimes occur, which could be due to incorrect entries in the IRS record and misinterpretation of tax laws by the citizens. The taxpayers are usually the ones who will be the wrong part in any case. Note that even if the mistake is on the part of the IRS, you will need time and struggle to finally sort out the mistake.
Imagine a situation when the taxes you paid is an overpayment. If you want a refund from the agency, the process will not be easy and will take some time and struggle before getting the refund. However, if you are unfortunate enough to underpay your taxes, the consequences would be stringent penalties and fines from the agency.
If you are unfortunate enough to receive a notice by the IRS, it is advisable that you get the help of a tax law firm that is conversant with the tax laws, and they will study your tax records and can come to a solution of your particular case.
For some taxpayers, their situations could be due to some financial constraints and thus may not be in a position to be able to pay their taxes. With a law firm on your side in this difficult circumstance, you will be bailed out from the situation since the firm can work out a structured installments that will be in agreement with the IRS.
Another body that can help you are courts that deal exclusively with appeals related to penalties given by the IRS, and thus you can take your issues there. Taxpayers who for some reasons cannot pay their taxes, can present their case and ask for an exemption too.
To help you in your concerns about taxes, know that there is a community of more than 1,000 professionals under the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers across the United States,a nd they specialize in representing taxpayers before the IRS and other authorities that deal about taxes. In this society, there is a commitment to excellence and high standards in representing taxpayers.
For your information, this association is national non-profit membership that was founded in 2003 with the aim of addressing the needs regarding IRS in terms of tax problem resolution training and mentoring. This association offers to members training, case support and continuing education to be able to help and specialize in tax problem resolution for taxpayers.