56 thoughts on “Customer Satisfaction at all-time high, says IRS commissioner Douglas Shulman”

1. IRS Has Trouble Stopping Tax Fraud by Prison Inmates
   And these guys are going to police the world for FATCA compliance? 

2. Algerian rebels have US Citizens holding them for ransom.  No doubt they have access to their financial details.

   http://www.qatarisbooming.com/2013/01/10/doha-hosts-fatca-us-tax-legislation-symposium/

   Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB), HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al Thani (pictured), who is also Chairman of Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Regulatory Authority and the Board of Directors of Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA). The one-day event will discuss a number of themes including: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA): Overview; International Governments’ Responses; and What financial institutions should do to get ready for FATCA?

   Representatives from U.S. Treasury will address the purpose and scope of FATCA, the implementation timetable, the model of international agreements, and an assessment of international responses to the new law.

   The International Governments’ Responses panel discussion comprises treasury and tax officials from US, Europe and the GCC. Discussion, who will focus on managing the implementation of FATCA and progress on Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) to be entered into by the U.S. with other Governments to facilitate compliance with FATCA.

    

    

    

3. Another signature plan of Shulman’s down the toilet!

   Court Says IRS Lacks Authority to Regulate Tax Preparers http://bit.ly/13RV3v3 Love it! It is about time these guys over reach is reigned in!

4. Its going to get better…

   IRS Promises Better Service as it Kicks off Tax Season

   The Internal Revenue Service is promising more video conferencing assistance for taxpayers, social media tools and an improved Web site as it launched tax season Wednesday, along with stepped-up efforts to protect taxpayers from tax refund fraud and identity theft.

5. More Shulman legacy stuff..

   House committee investigating $500 million in contracts between IRS, computer company

   WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee is investigating whether a personal relationship between an Internal Revenue Service employee and the owner of a computer company produced a series of government contracts worth about $500 million.

6. Your moment of Zen…

   http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-may-13-2013/moment-of-zen—the-nonpartisan-irs?xrs=share_copy