In his court case, Michael Birdsill alleged retaliatory action by the IRS because he appealed his revenue agent examination to a higher level. 1 The court disagreed, noting that this issue probably came up at appeals and the appeals officer thought this might force Birdsill to a quick settlement.

Poor Mr. Birdsill, some recent questions from subscribers, and the IRS’s recent revision to its audit manual on this topic trigger the following key points when taking your tax issue to the ... Log in to view full article.