I blog about tax evasion cases almost daily on my tax blog!  Why, you may ask?  Because I am trying to highlight that no matter how rich, or how poor, how famous, or non-famous, someone is does not matter to the IRS.  The IRS wants their taxes and they will come after you, if not today, than some time in the future.  Who wants to live constantly looking over their
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Failure to file tax returns can be construed as a criminal act.  In the case presented below, this Pennsylvania willfully failed to file any tax returns and, no doubt, will be punished like the true criminal that he is.
David M. Mengden, of Chadds Ford, Penn., has been charged in a nine-count indictment with tax evasion, obstruction of justice, failing to file tax returns and bank fraud.
The indictment alleges that Mengden engaged
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Now that the tax deadline is over, if you are facing audits or are behind in paying back taxes or even if you’re filing late returns, you may want to take your medicine and reach out to the IRS. This can be done either in person or on the telephone.
But before you pick up the phone, know this: negotiating with the government agency without expert representation can be tricky at
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Check out this week’s edition of Tax Help News Round Up – bringing you news for anything and everything tax! At Tax Resolution Services, Co. we offer expert tax help not only by fighting on your behalf to settle back taxes and resolve any IRS debt, but we strive to educate consumers on tax news and developments to be aware of. The tax world is not stagnant – just because
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Do you think that only celebrities get targeted for tax evasion?  Not true! The IRS will come after you – famous or not – if you are cheating on your taxes, especially if you are making millions.  I’ve blogged about how the IRS is zooming in on tax cheats in the millionaire category and the following article supports that case:
A Colorado loan preparer has pleaded guilty to tax evasion, admitting
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Are there ways to be a responsible taxpayer?  Yes there are – even if you have been irresponsible in the past.  A qualified tax professional can help you clear up back taxes owed and prepare you for the future.  If you have a large back tax debt and want to square it away, Tax Resolution Services will first help you file any delinquent tax returns and then will assess your eligibility for
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While the government is working to cut down federal spending, it’s also chomping at anything it can to get more revenue. The IRS is coming down hard on offshore account holders who are hiding assets in order to avoid tax liability.
This year, the IRS is offering for the second (and they claim the last) time, the voluntary disclosure program. In 2009, the IRS amnesty program was a huge success, bringing
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Tax day has come and gone.  Do you find yourself fretting about back taxes owed and wondering how you are going to pay them off?  You are not alone!  At Tax Resolution Services, we get inquiries everyday about settling back taxes and what tax help services are available.  The questions below are perfect examples – and the answer is from one of our Certified Tax Resolution Specialists:
Question: How do I know if
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Happy post-Tax Day everybody! I hope for most of you, this means a big sigh of relief and a weight off your shoulders. However, if you didn’t have enough money to pay your taxes or have not yet filed, do not despair just yet. There’s still plenty ways you can get tax help to stay out of IRS trouble and keep those penalties low.
Last week I sat down with Russ
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In light of the recent dramatic increase in tax relief scams and scam artists charging exorbitant fees and delivering nothing, my team at Tax Resolution Services has joined forces with like-minded tax negotiation firms to form the Tax Problem Resolution Services Coalition (TPRSC).
The goal: spearheading a multi-pronged effort through legislation and media outreach to promote consumer protection from unscrupulous providers of tax resolution. This coalition is consisted of enrolled agents, tax attorneys,
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Many consumers out there may feel that being rich and wealthy spares you from having to worry about taxes and the IRS coming after you. However, in recent years the case has been quite on the contrary. The IRS have been gradually increasing their audits of high income consumers. Wealthier taxpayers may find themselves being audited as the IRS increases their enforcement efforts and cracks down on back taxes owed
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I was recently quoted in the Fiscal Times article “Tax Bill Blues: What to do if You Can’t Pay the IRS.” Writer Emma Johnson explores how American consumers can feel paralyzed with anxiety when they are looking at a big tax bill but just don’t have the cast to pay it. She also emphasizes the importance of taking action – because ignoring the problem is only going to make  the Internal
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The latest edition of tax help news covering anything and everything tax! Check out some of the interesting tax news we’ve Stumble(d)Upon this week, including your pick of last, last minute tax tips, celebrity tax woes, the typical tax cheat, offshore tax regulation and more!
At Tax Resolution Services, Co. keeping up with news from the tax blog-o-sphere is key in ensuring we offer expert tax help and helping us educate consumers
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Every month at Tax Resolution Services we choose a very special Tax Client Of The Month.  It’s our way of acknowledging good friends and saying “thanks” to those who support Tax Resolution Services with referrals, word of mouth and repeat business.�
This month’s Tax Client Of The Month is Mr. Markos G.�
Mr. Markos G. owed the IRS over $27,000 in back taxes when he sought our help. After several months of negotiations, our team of tax professionals was
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You may recall hearing about the UBS-US deal last year when the IRS uncovered thousands of offshore bank account holders who weren’t paying taxes on their foreign funds.
Well, that was just the beginning. The IRS has moved onto unveiling more tax evaders from other countries like India. The IRS is moving to develop a system of regulations that will require foreign banks to give the government more information about those
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