Small businesses owners need to be extra cautious when forming limited liability companies in order to prevent future IRS tax problems that could be financially crippling.
In a recent case, the sole member of a limited liability company was held directly liable for its company’s back taxes because the sole member failed to elect the LLC to be treated as a corporation for federal income tax purposes.
It is always a good
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Every month Tax Resolution Services chooses a very special Tax Client of the Month.  This month’s Tax Client Of  The Month is Mr. Joseph G.,  who owed the IRS $82,000 when he retained our firm.  We were able to negotiate an Offer in Compromise of 1.9 cents on the dollar, or a savings of OVER $80,000!!  AMAZING!!!!
He called us for a free consultation – and we helped him through the tax resolution
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While President Obama is optimistic about the passage of the Health Care Bill which is set to provide some 30 million Americans currently without health insurance affordable coverage without raising the federal deficit, the IRS is under scrutiny for its tax collection efforts from 60 health care providers who owe large sums of unpaid back taxes.
The latest news involves the Senate Finance Committee holding the IRS accountable for deficient tax
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Business owners and freelance professionals alike must be aware of the importance of keeping careful records of their business expenses in order for these tax deductions to be accepted. A good tax attorney can only do so much to help your case if you do not have strong evidence to support your tax claims.
I have blogged about news stories of unsubstantiated tax deductions in the past where taxpayers who were
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2009 is a tough year for many Americans struggling to pay their taxes so it’s more important than ever to take advantage of deduction opportunities that can help make the most of a bad year. In this troubled economy, financial planning will be crucial to minimizing your tax liability.
However, the most important advice for taxpayers in this economic slump is to avoid IRS problems at all cost. If you can’t
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As 2009 draws to a close, taxpayers may be growing anxious about what to expect in 2010 in terms of tax policy changes. With the current economy still dragging its feet, it is highly likely that tax raises are on the horizon–especially if the health care bill passes.
My associate, Brian Compton (tax expert and president of Tax Resolution Services) was recently interviewed by CNBC for their article on “Death-Health Care
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Taxpayers with undisclosed money overseas need to get tax help now in order to defend against potential IRS offshore tax evasion charges.
Ever since the UBS deal in the summer of 2009, the IRS has been cracking down on overseas tax evaders–wealthy business owners, CEOs and CFOs of large multi-national corporations, and regular taxpayers who just happened to have funds overseas.
The IRS recently announced that it has already hired hundreds of
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Did you know that Tax Resolution Services specializes in tax help and tax relief, providing affordable solutions for those who find themselves in tax trouble with the IRS?  Don’t face a tax audit or delinquent tax filings alone!  The first step to tax relief is hiring a tax expert, tax attorney or IRS specialist.  Seeking tax help isn’t uncommon!  Tax Resolution Services has prepared well over 25,000 federal and multi-state tax returns
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An IRS audit is one way the IRS catches tax cheats!  Many people are selected for IRS audits, however, it doesn’t mean that everyone is guilty of cheating on their taxes.  If the IRS has approached you for a tax audit, and you feel that you are innocent, don’t panic!  Instead seek professional tax representation to help you get organized and guide you through the tax audit process.  As I mentioned, some people who
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Recently, more than 14,700 Americans with secret offshore accounts took the IRS up on their offer of tax amnesty for voluntary disclosure before the October 15th deadline, generating “billions of dollars” in new revenue for the IRS. Based on this success, the IRS has hired 800 personnel in the United States and bulked up their offices overseas to smoke out more tax revenue from offshore hiding places.
Taxpayers need to be
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The LA Times reported that the IRS has filed a federal tax lien against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for nearly $80,000.
The lien was filed May 11 at the Los Angeles County recorder’s office for $79,064, according to a record in an electronic database that includes lien filings. The record does not indicate what property the lien was placed on, but it lists the debtor as Arnold Schwarzenegger with the governor’s home
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Enjoy our tax humor for the month:

If you’ve recently moved into a higher tax bracket and need tax advice, the professional tax attorneys and IRS specialists are available at Tax Resolution Services to help you today!  We offer a free tax consultation – fill out the online form or call 1-866-IRS-PROBLEMS (1-866-477-7762).

If you have undeclared funds in foreign bank accounts, you need to act now. If you missed the October 15th tax amnesty deadline for voluntary disclosure, there is a heightened need to get expert tax help as soon as possible from an FBAR tax attorney or FBAR tax resolution specialist who can help you seek IRS penalty abatement to reduce the impact of back taxes and severe criminal implications.
I have
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At Tax Resolution Services we hear about unresolved tax debt everyday.  There is no doubt that the IRS wants your tax dollars but, in some cases, they will work with you to resolve your tax debt.  A program that you may not have heard of, called Offer in Compromise, was established to help tax payers with significant financial problems get a fresh start.  In some cases, the Offer in Compromise program gives the tax
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I would hope that everyone knows that filing a late, or delinquent, tax return is a much better choice than filing a false, fraudulent tax return.  Not everyone may know, however, that it is okay to file a delinquent tax return, no matter how late it is!  Tax Resolution Services, who has prepared well over 25,000 federal and multi-state tax returns for our clients, can help you file your delinquent tax return today!
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