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Tax

Aug. 7, 2014

'Getting screwed by the IRS' isn't just an expression

To most of us, "getting screwed by the IRS" certainly does not mean having sex with an IRS auditor. It also does not mean getting sex advice from the IRS, even though one notable sexologist came from the IRS.

Robert W. Wood

Managing Partner
Wood LLP

333 Sacramento St
San Francisco , California 94111-3601

Phone: (415) 834-0113

Fax: (415) 789-4540

Email: wood@WoodLLP.com

Univ of Chicago Law School

Wood is a tax lawyer at Wood LLP, and often advises lawyers and litigants about tax issues.

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When people grumble that they are "getting screwed by the IRS," they usually mean an audit has gone badly, their tax refund was applied to another tax due, or some other unpleasant mishap. Dealing with the Internal Revenue Service can mean inconvenience, worry and ultimately paying some money. It isn't likely to be pleasurable.

To most of us, "getting screwed by the IRS" certainly does not mean having sex with an IRS auditor. It also does not mean getting sex advice from the IRS,...

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