Former IRS Revenue Officer

Former IRS Revenue Officer

Michael Raanan, EA

Santa Ana, CA

Male, 35

My tenure with the largest and most powerful collection agency in the world, the IRS, began fresh out of college and with much surprise. Following an extensive interview process and a cross-country flight to the West Coast, I found myself in Los Angeles with the unenviable task of getting delinquent taxpayers back into tax compliance. After approximately 8 years of service, I left, and now find myself (very literally) on the other side of the table helping taxpayers resolve their IRS disputes.

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With the new 2015 law, I'm concerned about being able to get an expedited passport given old, unpaid taxes, I owe about $500k and the case is in the process of being given to a RO. Will I have a problem right now with getting a new passport?

Asked by Jack over 8 years ago

Some clarification on the new IRS Passport rules can be found here.

If you're having difficulty with getting an IRS resolution in place before your passport is approved, you may want to take advantage of a Free Consultation with a tax relief professional to discuss the particulars of your case and what options are available to you. Whether you choose to continue representing yourself in front of the IRS or retain a tax representative, at least you will be better prepared.

What is the maximum amount the IRS will consider a payment plan on?

Asked by HB199577 over 7 years ago

The IRS is bound by their own procedures and policies that mandate a payment plan if a taxpayer meets the qualification criteria, regardless of the size of the tax liability. Taxpayers should seek guidance from a licensed tax relief professional to determine how best to reach a favorable resolution with the IRS.

Completed 433. Because we gamble, our RO added the $ we spent gambling back on the income side of the 433 which distorted our true income. Is this legal?

Asked by Lexiladi over 8 years ago

Specific IRS case questions should be discussed with a licensed tax relief professional.

I had to file bankruptcy cause of my huge tax debt but now I can't afford the payment

Asked by Susan over 7 years ago

For help, you will want to speak with a licensed tax relief professional to determine how best to reach a favorable resolution with the IRS.

As a revenue officer, would you accept information from a civilian that had information about someone with multiple tax liens and that may be using others to hide cash or other assets?

Asked by honeybadger almost 8 years ago

The IRS's Whistleblower Office has recently announced that awards have jumped 322% in 2016, totaling about $61 million. Taxpayers can learn about reporting suspected tax fraud here.

I recently called the IRS who charged a client shared responsibility payment even though they received medicare. Why don't the IRS refund when mistakes are made and/or when they make mistakes?

Asked by TAXPERTEE over 8 years ago

Any IRS errors or mistakes should be diligently pursued by a taxpayer or their tax professional. The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Office can be utilized when normal IRS channels have been unhelpful.

What are the qualifications to become a I.R.S Revenue Officer?

Asked by Raefer Simon almost 8 years ago