If you are considering seeking expert tax help for your back taxes or IRS problems, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of tax attorny and tax relief agencies available. Don’t rush into selecting the first tax resolution service that claims to rid you of your IRS debt for life. That is probably a scam and could cost you a lot more in addition to what you already
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A recent article in Forbes, Officers of Non-profits Face Personal Liabilities for Taxes by Robert Wood made me think about small business, specifically the people behind non-profit organizations (NPO). The well-meaning people who set up NPO’s provide the community at large with charitable programs and services that are usually educational, literary, religious, or scientific in nature. In return, non-profits receive tax-exempt status. By not focusing on putting profits in shareholders
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The IRS revealed last week a new program where business owners, particularly those that own small businesses, need to reclassify contractors as employees and make a small payment to cover past payroll taxes. The article Price of Reclassifying Workers, written by Sarah E. Needleman and Emily Maltby comes after an ultimatum by the IRS for small businesses (which tend to have less staff and a looser structure): raise operating costs
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I contributed to a recent article written by Tax Analysts Document Service regarding the unscrupulous practices of some tax negotiation-resolution firms (the article was called Tax Debt Representation Industry Continues to Operate in the Shadows).  I talked about the reality that some tax resolution firms  have negatively affected not only vulnerable taxpayers but also damaged the reputation of the viable tax debt representation industry and set the Federal Trade Commission
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The reason I got into this business was to help people with their tax issues. Our clients found that dealing with the IRS directly often made their situation harder to resolve and more difficult to understand.  The nature of tax problems is inherently complicated and we sought to simplify that process by providing expert guidance that resulted in getting the best possible tax settlement on behalf of our clients.
Tax Resolution
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There are a myriad of reasons why people have tax issues.  In my decade plus of expertise in guiding people to resolve theirs, I’ve just about seen them all. Our tax mediation firm specializes in working with the IRS to secure the best deal for clients seeking relief for their tax problems. Years of practice in careful listening and observing combined with a brazen approach and natural proclivity
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Today’s Tax Resolution Tip:
Do you own a home-based business? Ensure you can easily track your expenses by saving a copy of each and every business transaction and deduction!
While good record keeping is a great practice when it comes to filing taxes, it is all the more important if you own a small home-based business. If the IRS decide to audit your business you need to show proof of every deduction
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Latest edition of tax help news covering all things tax, from small business tax break checklists to furry feline tax court. This week we’ve Stumble(d)Upon the following tax news and cases:
The Real World: Tax Tips for Summer Workers – Is your son or daughter still looking for a job this summer? Consider employing them for your business and save big time on taxes! Check out this checklist for tax-saving tips as posted
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Today’s Tax Resolution Tip:
If you are a home-based business owner, here’s a tax tip that is particularly relevant to you. Tracking your expenses is essential, especially if you are audited by the IRS. Save at least one copy of each and every transaction and/or deduction as proof in case of audit.
Visit our audit FAQ page for more information on IRS tax audits, including how to avoid them and survive an IRS
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Today’s Tax Resolution Tip:
Don’t be old-fashioned! Paying in cash is not the best option when it comes to taxes. Maximize your tax redeductions by using checks and credit cards for record-keeping. The IRS are happy to accept a cancelled check or credit card receipt as appropriate methods of keeping track of your expenses.
For more tax relief advice visit our Tax Help Articles and keep up with 365 Ways to Keep the
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Today’s Tax Resolution Tip:
Make the most out of your iPhone by combining good tax practices. The easiest way to maintain good mileage records is via your mileage log in your car or why not try the new iPhone app: automilez. This application stores mileage logs after each and every trip. The app is free for download from the Apple store, so get logging and make your tax mileage deductions easy
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Today’s Tax Resolution Tip:
While we all experience the joy of Jury Duty at some point, not many consumers are aware of the tax implications when you take time off for jury duty. It is common for employers to pay the full salary of employees while they serve on jury duty. However some employers require the employees to ‘turn over’ jury duty pay received to the organization.
The IRS requires that
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Today’s Tax Resolution Tip:
Staying organized! Organization is important, and when it comes to taxes keeping track of your expenses is no different. With summer in full swing, make sure you’re keeping all receipts (business lunch anyone?). Scanning in your receipts is one way to keep on top of tax season. You can use products like ‘Neat Receipt‘ or even scanning receipts with your smart phone. The IRS has accepted scanned
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Tax Day has come and gone.  Now what do you do with all those files of documents you used to prepare your return? Payroll information, business expenses, and various other documents take up vast amounts of space in the typical small business file cabinet. Do we really need to keep it all? And for how long?
I was recently interviewed by Christopher Null, who explored these questions on Intuit’s Small Business
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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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