Is The IRS Incompetent?

Have you noticed that dealing with the IRS seems harder than ever? In this episode of the Tax Rep Network Podcast, tax attorney Eric Green explores a troubling trend he's seeing firsthand: IRS employees who don't understand their own procedures, give conflicting guidance, or simply fail to follow established rules.Is this the result of inexperienced staff, inadequate training, outdated systems, or something even bigger? Eric shares real-world examples from his practice, explains what these changes mean for tax professionals and taxpayers, and offers practical strategies for navigating an IRS that is becoming increasingly unpredictable.Whether you represent taxpayers or are dealing with the IRS yourself, this episode provides valuable insight into what's happening behind the scenes—and how to protect yourself when the rules seem to change depending on who answers the phone.