The June 28 Supreme Court decision to uphold most of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a hot tax topics in recent weeks.  This decision will impact most American taxpayers. As a certified tax resolution specialist that helps clients avoid IRS tax issues, new expanded IRS powers are of particular interest to me. A recent Washington Post article entitled Supreme Court’s decision renews questions about IRS capability to enforce
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Eva Rosenberg is known as the TaxMama®, giving out much needed tax information to those in trouble with the IRS and doing all of it with a mother’s touch.
Tomorrow, Wednesday May 9th at 12:00pm (Pacific) it’s time for me, the TaxMan to meet the TaxMama and deliver sound advice through a complimentary (that’s FREE) live webcast. The topic we’ll be focusing on is “IRS Practice: Overview of Collection Issues.”
If you
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“How the U.S. wound up with the income tax is the story of two wars, a Supreme Court justice on his death bed, and Donald Duck” begins an article from NPR’s Planet Money Team entitled From Abe Lincoln to Donald Duck, the Story of the Income Tax. This interesting article illuminates the obstacles income taxes faced so that ultimately every citizen was responsible to pay their share to help the
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The Joint Tax Committee recently released their list of Estimates of Federal Tax Expenditures for Fiscal Years 2009-2013. The Joint Committee on Taxation is a nonpartisan committee of the United States Congress who assists Members of the majority and minority parties in both houses of Congress on tax legislation (see the website here). In Congress tax expenditures are what we like to call tax breaks or deductions;  the tax rules
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Tax problems are no laughing matter. Hiding under a rock is not the answer.  If you fail respond to letters and notices from the IRS, an agent or officer may be assigned to your case for the purpose locating you and collecting the tax.  IRS Agents may come to your home or place of business.  They may also contact friends, neighbors, relatives, co-workers, business associates and colleagues.
It is important to
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With the IRS enforcement budget reaching a record $5.5 billion, more Americans than ever will need to know their options for income tax relief and IRS help to resolve IRS problems and avoid financially debilitating penalties and levies. If you owe back taxes or have several years of unfiled tax returns, here are a few tips to help you get the IRS tax relief you need.
You can run, but you
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Are you taking full advantage of your allowable tax deductions? Have you saved as much as you possibly could on your 2010 tax bill?
Join us this Thursday, April 1st on the Big Biz Show at 1:40pm PST to hear part one of what Brian Compton has to share on the tax deductions you should not forget to claim.
By taking advantage of your allowable tax deductions, you can save hundreds of
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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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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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Did someone tell you that filing taxes is voluntary? That only foreign-source income is taxable? You better read about today’s frivolous tax arguments.
If you’re receiving tax advice that sounds otherworldly, it no doubt is.
Maybe someone finally told you that filing your income tax return and paying taxes every year are voluntary? You were a sucker all these year, filing returns and paying taxes, weren’t you?
Well, no. You’d be a sucker
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This week, the nation’s leading tax expert Brian Compton, president of Tax Resolution Services, chatted with Caz Taylor and Ruben Garcia on SBA Radio to share some great tax help tips for small business owners on how to avoid IRS audits.
As the tax filing deadline draws nearer, many small businesses already struggling with the state of the economy must face yet another challenge–filing and paying taxes.
It has been reported that
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Congress is sending another $12.2 billion to the IRS this year. Most of the money will be used for enforcement. It’s time to watch out.
The United States Congress is finally putting to use the old cliché: its money where its mouth is.
That is to say, while Congress has always had a loud bark regarding tax cheats, its members haven’t always been eager to spend money on the bite.
That changed in
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As 2009 draws to a close, it’s time to start planning your 2010 taxes. A good place to start is to educate yourself on the latest tax law changes so that you can successfully plan your 2010 taxes in advance. There are still plenty of soon-to-expire tax incentives that you can take advantage of before it’s too late. Also, if your financial situation has changed (loss of a job, closing
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As 2009 draws to a close, taxpayers may be growing anxious about what to expect in 2010 in terms of tax policy changes. With the current economy still dragging its feet, it is highly likely that tax raises are on the horizon–especially if the health care bill passes.
My associate, Brian Compton (tax expert and president of Tax Resolution Services) was recently interviewed by CNBC for their article on “Death-Health Care
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Keeping a consistent and clear record of your business expenditures is not only good business practice; it will also ensure you to receive the full amount of tax deductibles to which you are entitled. If you use your car for your business, it is extremely crucial for you to keep a clear record of the mileages you drive for your business each time you use it.
Recently, a self-employed individual was
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