Who should resolve a debacle with the IRS?

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MichaelT21 (Arkansas)
Posts: 501

Posted:

We have had a variety of accountants work on our tax returns over the last 3-5 years. We need to fix that problem. I tried calling the IRS today but the IRS is overwhelmed with calls and hung up on me without giving me any ability to get in touch with a live person. I then tried to schedule an appointment at the local IRS office but that was rejected as well.

I suppose I can write to them.

The HOA Property manager says she can't deal with it because she is not recognized as an authorized agent of the HOA therefore the IRS won't talk to her.

All of this is going to take time. Is it really my responsibility to fix this?

BillH10 (Texas)
Posts: 1,217

Posted:

Michael, why don't you explain what you are talking about.

Having more than one accountant work on association tax returns over the last 3-5 years is not a debacle, it is business as usual for most associations. Perhaps the accounting firm used is the same but it is likely the accountant assigned to prepare the return(s) will change once or twice over a 3-5 year period.

Has the IRS contacted the association regarding a tax filing? If so, refer the matter to to the accounting firm. There is no need for you to be involved, in fact you could do more harm than good.

MichaelT21 (Arkansas)
Posts: 501

Posted:

For some reason, the IRS didn't think our association had an EIN even though we have had once since 2004, so assigned us a new one. So now there are two EINs assigned to our HOA. The property manager and auditor are telling me that I need to call the IRS and have them merge the EINs and advise us which one to use.

Also, the IRS and accountant are arguing over when the fiscal year ends. They can't seem to agree on it. I know what it is per our documents.

The property manager and auditor are saying the IRS won't talk to them so I need to do it, or I can sign a power of attorney form and then they can talk to the IRS. I really don't want to sign a POA to the auditor to have them deal with it though.

Not really sure how to proceed. I don't mind talking to the IRS but they are not taking phone calls at the moment.

LisaB21 (Texas)
Posts: 97

Posted:

sign the POA and let them deal with it (the accounting firm that is)

MaxB4
Posts: 3,513

Posted:

Just one clusterfu$k after another.

MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836

Posted:

The rules have changed with the IRS in recent years. The burden of proof shifting less on the person/business.

I would go to their website to see if your issue is addressed on the FAQ section. Plus would find out if there is a "form for that" on their site. The IRS loves their forms. There are forms for about everything.

Had an issue where a company did not pay my taxes. They had a form for it to be reported to the IRS. So can say forms are available for multitudes of situations.

Former HOA President

MaxB4
Posts: 3,513

Posted:

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Posted By MichaelT21 on 07/28/2022 9:10 AM
For some reason, the IRS didn't think our association had an EIN even though we have had once since 2004, so assigned us a new one. So now there are two EINs assigned to our HOA. The property manager and auditor are telling me that I need to call the IRS and have them merge the EINs and advise us which one to use.

Also, the IRS and accountant are arguing over when the fiscal year ends. They can't seem to agree on it. I know what it is per our documents.

The property manager and auditor are saying the IRS won't talk to them so I need to do it, or I can sign a power of attorney form and then they can talk to the IRS. I really don't want to sign a POA to the auditor to have them deal with it though.

Not really sure how to proceed. I don't mind talking to the IRS but they are not taking phone calls at the moment.

The IRS doesn't just assign EIN's, someone has to go onto their site and apply for one.

MichaelS56 (Minnesota)
Posts: 859

Posted:

I would bring all of the paperwork that you have received from the IRS, claiming that you have some tax issues, to your Account/tax person.

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