The Scary Truth About Navigating IRS Tax Guidance

July 27, 2024 - Participants include:   Virginia La Torre Jeker - @VLJeker   John Richardson - @Expatriationlaw   AI Description:   "Good morning. This is John Richardson speaking with you from Toronto, Canada. It's Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, and I am continuing my discussion today with U.S. tax lawyer Virginia LaTorre Jeker. Virginia recently wrote a fascinating article that appeared in Forbes, titled "The Scary Truth About Navigating IRS Tax Guidance." In this episode, we dive into the implications of her findings for Americans abroad and their U.S. tax compliance. Virginia shares insights on the pitfalls of relying on IRS online instructions and publications, explaining why these might not be as authoritative as taxpayers believe. We discuss the importance of the Internal Revenue Bulletin and how it differs from other IRS publications. We also explore practical advice for taxpayers facing penalties and the potential use of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights as a defense. This episode is essential listening for anyone grappling with U.S. tax issues, especially those living overseas. For more of Virginia's wisdom and experience, visit her blog at us-tax.org."