Understood, I agree certain tasks are definitely best kept for those that are well qualified, especially considering the liability in messing up with the IRS, but as I understand it, some of the VAs are quite skilled, considering they do lots of real estate work.For what it's worth, I did come across a piece of software that proports to actually interpret the receipt data for you...if I find the program again I'll post back.

@Tiffany Swann an EIN from the IRS also is needed , well that's what I believe . 

This year I will owe significant money to the irs because of a few successful flips.What is your opinion on the ethicality of filing an extension to delay payment.  

Well, I'll say it, IRS Code requires a full accounting of all amounts exchanged in any real estate transaction, RESPA may or may not apply, the Code applies to any RE transaction.Buyer must account for fees and expenses paid to establish the correct basis in compliance with the Code.......unless you like taking chances of tax evasion, I suggest you show and report costs.A buyer can show an assignment fee on lines in the 200 section, summary of borrowers transactions, it can be shown "P.O.C." for paid out of closing.

Does anyone know where the active fax number for IRS EIN applications might be?

There's the numbers you report to the IRS and there's the numbers you use to sell a property or business.  

There is a catch of course, but that is normal when dealing with the IRS.  

If you get in a snag, hop on BiggerPockets.  

But when you leave the government, you can roll a TSP or a 401K into an IRA, which then can be converted to Roth if not already a Roth.The rules are complicated and make sure that you do everything by the book, or your IRA could be blown up and that is a specific target of interest for the IRS.

There might be some opportunities to hop in here or there, so stay in touch.