2011 is quickly coming to a close. With a few days left in the year, the IRS has released some last minute tax tips that can help you gain a little tax relief and reduce your taxes! It is recommended that you take action on these tips no later than December 31st to claim most tax benefits so please keep that in mind as you read through these tips provided
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Many Americans like preparing their taxes every year; it helps them feel in control of their finances and they don’t want to pay someone else to do it. With a tough economy still lurking and the availability of low-cost often free tax preparation software, many are inclined to cut their basic costs, and doing their own taxes is one place they believe they can save. If a taxpayer has a
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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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In recent tax relief news, the IRS has announced that interest rates for overpayment on estimated taxes and underpayment of income taxes will remain the same for the first quarter of 2012. It is important to make sure you talk with your tax professional about what this can mean for you. Outlined below are the guidelines for the interest rates for both individuals and corporations provided by the Internal Revenue
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The IRS is seeking to return $153 million in undelivered tax refund checks to taxpayers in 2011. A total of 99,123 taxpayers are owed checks, averaging at total of $1547 per check, due to mailing address errors!
If you are one of the taxpayers still waiting to receive your tax relief refund, follow these steps provided by the IRS to get your earned income back where it belongs and how to
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As 2011 slowly draws to a close, the IRS wants to remind homeowners that there is still time in the year to take advantage of the tax relief of home energy credits. The Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit is available for homeowners who have installed or are installing energy efficiency improvements to their home before the close of the year. Installations such as new windows, insulation and furnaces can help qualify
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In 2012 changes in inflation will be reflected in available deductions, meaning additional tax relief for taxpayers. Tom Herman of the Wall Street Journal wrote a brief article titled A Little Dose of Relief in 2012 outlining some of the tax expenditure changes we can expect in the next year. Below are three deductions the IRS recently made announcements about for  2012:

Standard Deduction: The basic standard deduction for single individuals
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College can be costly. Fortunately there is help in the form of tax relief for many students. As the economy struggles, and unemployment hovers around 9%, many people are turning to school as a chance to improve skills to get the jobs that are available. Laura Saunders of the Wall Street Journal offers great advice to students, young and old, who are in need of serious tax relief in her
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We all know that you can’t hide from the IRS; eventually they will find you. The recent effort to find off-shore tax evaders is a good example of IRS fiscal motivation but their reach is large and wide, particularly for those who no longer live within US borders. What many people may not realize is that if you are a US citizen but live and work outside US borders, the
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On his new channel, GBTV, multi-media personality Glenn Beck gives a rousing “thumbs up” to Tax Resolution Services as the best firm in the business to settle back tax issues. Beck, no fan of the IRS and never shy to share his opinion, concludes that the IRS is the most brutal collection agency on the planet. They can shut your business down without a court order.

Glenn Beck’s main points include:

You
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A recent press release cites the contribution I made to an article written by Tax Analysts Document Service, Tax Debt Representation Industry Continues to Act in the Shadows. The article was about the criticism lodged against the tax negotiation-resolution industry. In this article, I was quoted as an ethical industry expert, responding to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) incorrect “one-size-fits-all” approach to regulations.
Certainly, there are some firms, whose questionable business practices
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As an independent contractor, Sharon fell behind on her quarterly estimated taxes, resulting in penalties and back taxes totaling $93,000. When Sharon knew she would never be able to catch up she turned to Tax Resolution Services to help negotiate down her penalties, saving her around $70,000 dollars. You can listen to Sharon’s story below to hear how Tax Resolution Services helped her:
Tax Resolution Service Client Testimonial: Sharon

If you are
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More people owe IRS back taxes today than ever before due to the economic conditions facing the country.  This long extended recession has resulted in millions losing their jobs and being unable to find suitable employment to generate a paycheck. To make up for this, many families are using their savings and 401k accounts to live on and incurring penalties as a result.
With poor economic conditions persisting for so long
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If you are receiving calls and mail from the IRS, the last thing you want to do is ignore them! IRS problems grow with time and will only get worse. Don’t let penalties and interest add onto the debt you owe. Start tackling your IRS problems now by acknowledging your tax problems and taking action to resolve them.
If you owe back taxes to the IRS take the first step in clearing
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IRS wage garnishments are very serious. They can be financially disabling to taxpayers and consumers. If you have a wage garnishment, it will stay in place until the IRS is fully paid all money owed or until they agree to release or amend the garnishment.
For more information on wage garnishments and how you can get help, read our IRS Wage Garnishments FAQs.
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