Tax evasion is tempting – especially when you are a business owner and the money is flowing in.  Who doesn’t want to live a luxurious lifestyle by evading taxes and pocketing the extra money, like the story below of this man from Rhode Island.  But what about his spouse?  Is she an innocent spouse eligible for tax relief?�
A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty to tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud after admitting he
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In my industry, I see many cases where taxpayers could avoid or reduce IRS penalties if they provide sufficient documentations that substantiate their business deductions.
Upon IRS request, you must have sufficient documentation to prove the legitimacy of your tax deductions in order to avoid tax evasion charges. If however, you are unaware of illegal deductions that your spouse made on your joint tax return, you are eligible to file for
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Nobody wants to be in trouble with the IRS for someone else’ mistake.  If your spouse is in trouble with the IRS, his/her penalties will be transferred to you in a marriage. If you can prove to the IRS with reasonable evidence that you were unaware of the fraudulent activities of your spouse, you will qualify for Innocent Spouse relief.
Filing and getting approved for Innocent Spouse relief is crucial to
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Principles and ideals of equal rights aside, the IRS will not allow you to file a joint tax return if your marital status is not legally recognized by the state in which you reside. Some same-sex marriage proponents have been refusing to file individual tax returns as an act of civil disobedience. However, the current climate is that the IRS only accepts joint returns from people whose marriages are legalized
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It is extremely important for both parties entering into a marriage to understand the joint financial liabilities that come with matrimony. If someone enters into a marriage without fully knowing the extent of his/her partner’s financial situation with the IRS, he/she may find that IRS debt will apply to both persons in the marriage. During my talk with TJ McCormack last month on LA Talk Radio, we discussed the repercussions
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Taxpayers can get in tax trouble because of their spouses or (ex-spouse’s) financial problems – but the good news is the IRS has guidelines for innocent spouse relief.  And in a recent email, the Chief Counsel’s office has just released additional guidelines on the sharing of information in these types of cases.
CCH (http://tax.cchgroup.com/) reports:
The Chief Counsel’s Office has provided guidance, in an e-mail, regarding the sharing by the IRS, in
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I just wanted to thank Bob McCormick at KNX 1070AM for his enthusiastic support for Tax Resolution Services. Bob covers the money beat and contributes reports about Wall Street, the economy, business matters for CBS 2 and KCAL 9 News. He is also the host of the popular “Money 101” on KNX 1070, where he examines the most relevant news affecting consumers and small business owners.
Here’s a little of what
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While on the air with KLOS 95.5FM, Michael Rozbruch got to spend some time talking with listeners and answering their tax questions. We wanted to share some of these questions in case anyone out there is in a similar situation.
Q: I have a question in regards to my father. He has not filed his income taxes for at least 20 years plus. And it has gotten to the point where
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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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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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Q: You have received a notice (CP-504) from the IRS?
Q: You owe the IRS. What if you cannot pay it all right now?
Q: What Is “Currently Not Collectible” ?
Q: What is Installment Agreements (Ias)?
Q: What is the Taxpayer Advocate Service?
Q: Who can file an Offer In Compromise?
Q: What are the requirements for an OIC?
Q: What is the most common reason for the large
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