Tax
Nov. 13, 2026
11 simple rules to steer clear of IRS trouble
Tax rules may be notoriously complex, but a handful of practical habits--from careful reporting and recordkeeping to knowing when to seek professional help--can reduce your risk of IRS trouble.
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.
There's no denying it: Taxes are notoriously complex. It is no wonder that many people cannot begin to fully understand their tax returns, which, it is important to remember, are required to be signed under penalty of perjury. Despite all the complexity, though, there are some relatively straightforward things you can do to help keep yourself out of tax trouble with the IRS year-round.
1. Nearly everything is income. The IRS taxes all income from any source, wh...
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