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Hello folks from Orlando! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I wrap up the final day of the Tax Rep Summit and prepare for my 5.5-hour flight back to my family in San Diego, I want to share something that might surprise you about the IRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a truth that often shocks my clients:<\/strong> The IRS doesn’t actually want to bankrupt you or put you on the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know, I know. It might not feel that way when they empty your bank account without verbal warning. But here’s the thing – once you decide to become compliant, the IRS has a whole system of allowable living expenses they’ll let you claim before determining how much you can pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s break down what expenses the IRS will actually let you claim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Housing and Utilities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n