Internal revenue service united states department of the treasury

Internal revenue service united states department of the treasury

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)

No interaction with the federal government is more certain than US taxpayers’ dealings with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), whether through voluntary compliance, examinations, or tax enforcement. Leading companies and global market leaders need to know how to interface productively with this powerful governmental agency, including how to:

  • Approach the IRS to confidently plan business transactions, impact policy, and create dialogue around emerging issues in taxation
  • Best navigate the policy priorities, procedures, and negotiations inherent in IRS examinations and tax controversies in general, using creative issue resolution strategies and, if necessary, formidable litigation tools
  • Respond effectively to tax inquiries and investigations or to the discovery of sensitive tax matters, and how to manage the correction of prior non-compliance

Latham’s Tax Practice maintains consistent contact with IRS officials to help clients achieve their goals vis-à-vis the agency. For instance, Latham lawyers regularly approach the IRS and the Treasury Department on private letter rulings and regulatory comments, while also maintaining close professional relationships with federal tax officials. The team recognizes the value of understanding the government’s views on current tax issues, and is well positioned to advise clients on related matters.

In addition, the firm’s Washington, D.C. Tax Controversy Practice provides critical advice on tax compliance issues, including the astute handling of IRS inquiries, examinations, and administrative appeals, as well as “eggshell” investigations and voluntary correction of non-compliance. When litigation must occur, the team draws on its track record of success in handling complex tax litigation at trial and on appeal.

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The Department of the Treasury manages Federal finances by collecting taxes and paying bills and by managing currency, government accounts and public debt. The Department of the Treasury also enforces finance and tax laws.

Agency Details

Website:

Department of the Treasury

Contact:

Contact the Department of the Treasury

Main Address:

1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220

Phone Number:

1-202-622-2000

Forms:

Department of the Treasury Forms

Government branch:

Executive Department

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Parent Agency

  • White House
  • Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
  • U.S. Mint
  • Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
  • Federal Financing Bank
  • Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
  • Bureau of Engraving and Printing
  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States
  • Bureau of the Fiscal Service

What does Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service mean?

Key Takeaways. Founded in 1862, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a U.S. federal agency responsible for the collection of taxes and enforcement of tax laws. Most of the work of the IRS involves income taxes, both corporate and individual; it processed nearly 240 million tax returns in 2020.

Why would I get mail from the Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service?

The IRS sends notices and letters for the following reasons: You have a balance due. You are due a larger or smaller refund. We have a question about your tax return.

Is the United States Treasury the same as the Internal Revenue Service?

The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. In fiscal year 2020, the IRS collected almost $3.5 trillion in revenue and processed more than 240 million tax returns. The IRS spent just 35 cents for each $100 it collected in FY 2020.

What to do if you received a payment from the US Department of the Treasury and do not know what it is for?

Find Information About a Payment If you received a check or EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) payment from Treasury and do not know why it was sent to you, the regional financial center (RFC) that sent the payment can provide more information.