The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides public access to agency records unless these are protected from disclosure. This is what gives citizens the right to see what it in their I.R.S. files.

If you have not been receiving this information from the I.R.S. in the form of statements mailed to your home, this information could be helpful as it discloses the data that it is analyzed to set your taxes, penalties and/or interests. Freedom of Information documents can explain the reason, the way, the moment and the place where your I.R.S. problems have begun. Keep in mind these requests are received and processed within timeframes set by law.