The Truth About Frivolous Tax Arguments
I feel bad for the IRS.  They don&#x27;t make the rules, but they get the brunt of the vitriol because they are the enforcers.  And honestly, as enforcers, they are pretty fair and just, given the resources they have to work with.<p>They&#x27;ve used &quot;big data&quot; for years to target the tax cheats they think will give them the best return on their dollar.  That&#x27;s why they don&#x27;t go after the mega-rich -- their lawyers delay the process so much that their return is lower than going after small business owners.<p>As far as government orgs go, they&#x27;re probably one of the most efficient.<p>My personal experience with them was actually very positive, even though I was there for an audit.  They called me in, they said, &quot;here are our concerns&quot;, I said, &quot;here&#x27;s my documentation&quot;.  We went back and forth, and mutually agreed that some things were ok and some were not.  We decided I owed some extra money, but they waived the fees and penalties.<p>Overall, I think they&#x27;re one of the better orgs in the government.