When most people think of the IRS, they automatically think of Tax Day, complicated tax laws and jargon, and a general sense of frustration. Tax preparation expert Dianne M. Saunders, CPA wants to help you better understand the Internal Revenue Service and the important role it plays in your life. For more than 25 years, Saunders and her team have been providing accounting and tax services to residents and businesses throughout the Litchfield, Connecticut, area, and they're more than familiar with the ins and outs of the IRS.

Here, they discuss the basics of the IRS with some insights into its purpose, mission, history, and how to demystify its tax services and language:

• Purpose & Mission: An integral part of the Department of the Treasury, the IRS has one main purpose: to provide tax administration services to the American people. Their mission is to provide the highest levels of customer care while helping taxpayers understand their tax responsibilities. They also seek to enforce tax laws with fairness and equality.
• A Brief History: The IRS has been a vital component in American life since the Civil War. President Lincoln appointed a tax commissioner to collect taxes in order to pay for the cost of the war, and this event essentially served as the beginning of the Internal Revenue Service. World War II saw the introduction of payroll withholding and quarterly tax payments. In 1998, the IRS underwent a massive overhaul that streamlined and modernized much of its work.
• Understanding The IRS: Making heads or tails of tax laws and regulations can be a challenging undertaking for most of us. The tax services of Dianne M. Saunders, CPA aim to help clients find solid answers to their tax situations. The IRS, too, wants you to be empowered with all the information you need to make informed tax decisions — in fact, a section of their website is devoted to "IRS Guidance in Plain English."

Call Dianne M. Saunders, CPA at (860) 567-3022 to make an appointment for tax preparation help. You can visit the CPA firm online to learn more about the tax services they offer. And remember, the IRS is here to help — not hinder — the taxpaying experience for the American people.