Archive for the ‘IRS help’ Category

IRS News: IRS to Improve Tax Preparation Industry

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

It is always important to keep yourself educated and up to date on current tax changes and laws to make sure you stay out of problems with the IRS before they occur. The same holds true when it comes to picking your tax professional or tax attorney. Take the time to make sure that he or she is certified and can provide recommendations.
To help keep the tax preparation industry in
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Tax Relief Home Energy Credit Still Available for 2011

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

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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Tax Relief Deductions Due to Inflation for 2012

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

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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Tax Relief for Students

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

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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Bad Real Estate Situation Turns into IRS Problems for Retired Couple

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Retired and on a fixed income, our client Carol and her husband ended up owing the IRS $18,000 after a bad real estate situation.  With no options, Carol started to do some research and discovered the great help Tax Resolution Services had done for others in her situation. Tax Resolution Services negotiated with the IRS and Carol and her husband’s IRS debt was reduced to $5300. To hear Carol’s personal
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Major IRS Back Taxes Reduced By Tax Resolution Services

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

“It felt like you were running with nowhere to run to.”
Our client Robert had a huge tax problem; he owed about $125,000 in back taxes to the IRS and with liens on his bank accounts he turned to Tax Resolution Services for help. The minute he walked in the door of Tax Resolution Services Michael Rozburch and our team immediately began the process of helping to solve Robert’s IRS problems.Â
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Sick Retiree Seeks Tax Relief from Owed Back Taxes

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Our client Bill was incredibly ill and racked up three years of failure to file his tax returns. All said and done, Bill owed the IRS $66,000 dollars in taxes, penalties and fines. With nowhere to run and no means to pay the full amount, Bill turned to Tax Resolution Services for help.  The Tax Resolution Services team was able to step in and help Bill to clear his debt
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Reputable Tax Resolution Professionals Play by the Rules

Friday, October 28th, 2011

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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IRS Problems for Independent Contractor Behind on Quarterly Estimated Taxes

Friday, October 28th, 2011

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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Self Employed with Huge IRS Problems

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

As a self employed individual trying to make it, Sharon ran into huge IRS problems when she fell behind on her quarterly estimated tax payments. The penalties were horrific and in the end Sharon ended up owing around $93,000 dollars in back taxes and fines. That’s when Sharon decided to call Brian at Tax Resolution Services.  TRS stepped in to take over Sharon’s dealing with the IRS and we were
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More Americans Need Tax Relief from the IRS

Monday, October 24th, 2011

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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Paying Off Tax Debt: There Are Options Available

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Question: I’m really behind on my taxes, and now I’m getting letters from the IRS. I’m having trouble sleeping. I don’t know how I can pay this tax debt. I also have a mortgage and my daughter starts college next year. How can you help?

Answer: I know that feeling. I know what you’re thinking and why you’re worried. The reason for that is because I’ve had so many clients
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Do You Qualify for Temporarily Uncollectible Status with the IRS?

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

U.S. taxpayers are facing significant challenges in this miserable economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Unemployment Rate currently stands at 9.1% and over 46 million citizens have now fallen below the official poverty line.
So what are taxpayers living below the poverty line who currently owe back or current taxes supposed to do? Do they owe taxes for the current year? Do they still owe
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Distressed Homeowners Can Resolve Their IRS Back Taxes

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

The US economy has been slow to recover from the recession, and as a result, many American homeowners have lost their jobs and are unable to find new employment. These same folks, some out of work indefinitely, are struggling to pay their bills and keep a roof over their head. Households who find themselves this far underwater and unable to pay their mortgage may feel forced to consider home foreclosure
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Tax Resolution Tip: Avoid Tax Help Scams

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Like all scams out there, if it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t true. There are many tax scams making extraordinary claims like clearing your IRS back taxes in full. While tax help is available, make sure you investigate and ensure it is the kind of help you need. For help with seeking out the tax help you need, check out our tax attorney services.
Check out 365 Ways to
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