IRS Abuse

[Peter K.]

On two separate occasions, Hitchens has told me that Cockburn
is owned by the IRS. You should see what advice "Ace" has to
offer.
I'd be interested to hear what he has to say. Maybe this explains
Cockburn's jealousy when it comes to Hitchens's Vanity Fair gig.
Peter
-----Original Message-----

    From: Dennis <dperrin13 at mediaone.net>

    To: lbo-talk at lists.panix.com <lbo-talk at lists.panix.com>

    Date: Thursday, December 20, 2001 1:29 PM

    Subject: IRS Abuse

    Just had a wicked encounter with an IRS agent -- threats,
nastiness, yelling -- over the back taxes I owe (and concede
owing). Now, several weeks ago I had a much more constructive and
peaceful discussion with another IRS agent as we searched for
ways to pay off my debt. Problem is, when you call, you don't
know who you're gonna get. So, my question --my plea -- is: Do
taxpayers who acknowledge their debt and are working to pay it
off have any rights regarding treatment by the IRS? Weren't there
hearings about the abuse I received today, and wasn't the IRS
supposed to stop this? Can I go to my congressperson, or do I
need a lawyer on top of an accountant? Any info either here or to
me personally would be much appreciated.

    DP