Tax Penalties and Interest is a two-volume workbook explaining how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) examines, computes, and imposes tax penalties. The text includes a complete examination of the Improved Penalty Administration Compliance Act (IMPACT), the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990, and regulations issued in December 1991. You'll find comprehensive analysis and interpretation of civil tax penalties; examples and computations to clarify how penalties are calculated; and strategies for contesting, reducing, and avoiding penalties. Other topics include electronic filer status accuracy penalties; preparer penalties; cash or currency reporting penalties; the Bank Secrecy Act; recording and record keeping for foreign entities; and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (100% Penalty). It also: Provides a one-stop source of definitive guidance on tax penalties and interest Features quick, easy, and understandable information Includes practice-tested forms, checklists, and tips