Archive for the ‘Expiration of the Collection Statute’ Category

Don’t Miss Tax Help Tips on Bankruptcy From Nation’s Leading Tax Expert Brian Compton on the Big Biz Show-Thursday, March 18th at 1:40pm PST

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Did you know that the IRS does not like to talk about the use of bankruptcy to remove tax liabilities, but the reality is that many IRS taxes, penalties and interest do qualify for complete 100% discharge in bankruptcy?
The IRS is not able to collect on expired back taxes. The IRS has 10 years from the date of assessment (usually close to the filing date) to collect back taxes.
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Tax Help: How to Resolve Your Back Taxes & Prevent Tax Problems If You’re Short on Cash This Season

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The economy has been tough on a lot of taxpayers this year. Whether you are a small business owner or you’re employed but short on funds, you are not alone in your financial struggle.
So what do you do this tax season if you can’t gather up enough cash to pay what you owe Uncle Sam? Do you file an extension? Do you “ignore” your taxes in hopes that the IRS
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Offer in Compromise: How to Get the Tax Help You Need Through an IRS Offer in Compromise

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The IRS  Offer in Compromise (OIC) program is designed for struggling taxpayers who, for whatever reason, are absolutely incapable of paying off their tax debt in full. It can be a powerful tool in helping you permanently eliminate your tax debt. If you owe back taxes to the IRS and you are unable to pay the debt in full, you may be eligible for tax relief through the offer in
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Ask the Tax Expert: Back Taxes Gone Forever? How to Get the IRS Off Your Back For Good

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Got a question for our tax expert? Call our office at 1866-IRS-PROBLEMS or visit www.taxresolution.com
In these economic times, it is very likely that many taxpayers may have fallen behind on their taxes. The tricky part about owing the IRS money is that when they ask you to pay up, you end up owing them more than just your back taxes–you will also need to pay extortionate amounts of penalties and
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Owe Back Taxes? Worry Not: Ten-Year Statue of Limitations Could Dissolve Your IRS Debt

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

If you owe the IRS back taxes, there is hope that you may not have to pay all of it back if you wait long enough.
Many taxpayers are unaware of the 10-Year Statue of Limitations the IRS must abide by. From the date of your assessment to the ten year mark is the only time the IRS can hold you accountable for payment of your back taxes or unpaid income
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Tax Resolution Services’ Tax Client of the Month Achieves $16,000 in Tax Relief Savings After IRS Tax Collection Statute Expires

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Every month I choose a very special Tax Client Of The Month.  It’s my way of acknowledging good friends and saying “thanks” to those who support me and my business with referrals, word of mouth and repeat business.
This month’s Client Of The Month is Mr. Matthew Mark.
Not many people know about the IRS 10 Year Tax Collection Statute.  I’ve blogged about it and my post will answer many of your questions!  Here is
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Ask the Tax Resolution Expert: When Does the IRS 10 Year Collection Statute Expiration Date Begin?

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Question: Does the 10 year collection statute begin when the civil penalties are due?  Or, when the installment agreement has begun?  Or, as in my case, when the installment agreement was reinstated?
Answer: The 10 year Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) begins on the ASSESSMENT date, not when the taxes are due and not when you begin an Installment Payment Plan.
There are exceptions to this rule, including if the taxpayer agrees
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How A Business Owner Owed $7 Million in Payroll Tax Debt - But Enlisted Expert Tax Help and Paid Nothing to the IRS!

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

When I appeared on the Wealth TV’s The Big Biz Show recently, I was asked to share a story about one of the biggest IRS problems we’ve helped resolve. I like sharing stories from our client files, not just to brag about TRS’s high tax help success rate, but more because it helps reinforce my message to people who are in trouble or behind in their taxes: There’s a solution
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Guide to Tax Resolution: Solving IRS Problems

Friday, January 4th, 2008

Continuing education courses for tax attorneys and CPA’s.
Tax resolution means providing solutions to businesses and individuals alike who find themselves in trouble with the IRS. This guide can help hundreds of individuals and business with their IRS Collection Problems. To resolve tax matters with the IRS, the IRS’ Offer in Compromise (OIC) program encourages delinquent taxpayers to settle their back taxes - often for pennies on the dollar. The
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Delayed IRS Collection and Currently Not Collectible Status

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Delayed IRS Collection
IRS policy states that whenever the taxpayer raises a question or presents information creating reasonable doubt as to the correctness or validity of an assessment, “reasonable forbearance” will be exercised with respect to collection efforts as long as the interests of the government are not jeopardized.

This does not mean the taxpayer’s debt will be forgiven, or a tax lien will not be
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Tax Resolution Options and Alternatives

Friday, December 28th, 2007

WHICH IRS TAX SOLUTION OPTION IS BEST? ALTERNATIVES TO AN OFFER IN COMPROMISE

This is a key question which must be addressed. Left to only the IRS or the taxpayer, this question is usually not fully or adequately explored.
There are 10 options commonly employed to resolve a tax collection matter (see full explanations below):

Full pay the tax owed
File unfiled returns to replace Substitute for Returns
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