The Curious Case of IRS Form 657

Hey there, tax adventurers! Ever stumbled upon the mysterious IRS Form 657? It’s like finding a unicorn in the tax jungle. Even seasoned pros might not have seen this elusive form. While Form 656 is all about striking a deal with Uncle Sam, Form 657 dances to a different tune.

Form 657: The Delay Tactic?

Picture this: a revenue officer, brandishing Form 657, decides an offer was just a stalling tactic. Sounds dramatic, right? It’s like accusing someone of using a detour to avoid traffic. But who’d pull such a stunt? Really, who?

My Rare Encounters with Form 657

In my 25 years of tax adventures, I’ve only bumped into Form 657 twice. It’s like spotting Sasquatch on a coffee run. Once, a revenue officer insisted our offer was too skimpy. We had a lively chat, similar to debating pineapple on pizza. In the end, we upped the offer, and the officer backed down. Victory!

The Relentless Form 657

Not long ago, another officer thought our offer fell short and filed the dreaded form. Once issued, Form 657 feels like being trapped in a maze with no exit signs. No appeals, no do-overs. But hey, when life hands you lemons, you whip up some juicy lemonade!

Turning the Tables on Form 657

Armed with the Internal Revenue Manual, I penned a letter to the group manager, laying out our case. It was like a courtroom scene, and when the manager called back, it felt like getting a thumbs-up from the judge. We resubmitted, and with the taxpayer’s low income, no extra fees were needed. Sweet relief!

Form 657: A Call for Justice

Trying to dig up more info on Form 657? It’s like hunting for treasure buried deep. I reckon it’s downright unconstitutional. Giving a revenue officer such power with just a signature feels… well, a bit off. Yet, here we are, weaving through the IRS maze.

Thanks for tagging along. If you ever bump into Form 657, I hope this tale arms you with the savvy to take it on. Remember, in the world of taxes, knowing your stuff is half the battle.

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