Taxpayer Roadmap

[Max W]

TAS has issued a schematic diagram, resembling the London Underground Maps, that traces the various paths the tax return takes, starting with pre-preparation and then through the IRS system of screening, processing, refunds, collections, appeals, litigation and alternatives.  

Although. I think the intentions were good, designed to help the taxpayers understand the complexity of how their return is handle, I doubt that many would take the time to work their way through any of the labrynthine schematics, or that any would even be interested.

On the other hand, it might help su explain to clients what is happening with their  return.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5341.pdf

 

[Gail in Virginia]

It does look like a map for a subway system!  I am not sure that I have the patience or the eyesight to work through that mess.  Byzantine, at best!

[Abby Normal]

Does Staples offer large format printing? I want to hang this on the wall for all our clients to see.

[Lion EA]

Me, too. I want to be able to point to it if a client questions my fees!

[Yardley CPA]

After seeing this, clients shouldn't complain about their fees.  Who am I kidding, they'll still complain.  

[schirallicpa]

you can order it from IRS pub 5341

 

[Abby Normal]

Ooooo.... it  comes with a video we can play in our lobby!

https://taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/roadmap

[Catherine]

7 hours ago, Abby Normal said:

Ooooo.... it  comes with a video we can play in our lobby!

Too funny!  We have a large-screen TV on the wall in our outer room (there are a couple of local groups who have used the room on occasion, and they wanted to show videos etc).  It's tempting.  Except I don't want to hear it or see it all the time, myself!