Reply #: My Lord. Have you found yourself a good accountant yet?

[Straight Shooter]

I had my trials and tribulations of being self-employed and running a business and nothing came together until I found a good, honest accountant to sit down with me and go over the nuts and bolts of various scenarios.

I left that business behind, I'm still self-employed, though, and still rely on my accountant for any questions which have financial repercussions.

Terribly sorry about your problems. The IRS was a thorn in my side for 15 years. I can relate.