If the IRS is so honest, why do they routinely settle for 33% or less of what they initially stick up the audited people for?
I’m going to respond to your assertion that the Irs often settles for their original assessment by a third.
This is true but it’s very much part of the plan. They charge for the tax as they claim is owed. Then they add interest and penalties. When they settled they will kindly deduct the extra charges with the end result being they get most of the tax they think is due.
However, I’ve done payroll all my life, also tax returns. Spent a lot time dealing with IRS. MAN I COULD WRITE A BOOK.
But i never ever lost to them. Never.
All you gotta do is document their error, overrun them with words. My experience is that they give in. They aren’t half as smart as me.