Archive for the ‘Seeking Professional Tax Help’ Category

The IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program is Over for Those Hiding Money Overseas - Reducing IRS Penalties is Still Possible with Help from a Tax Professional

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

The IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program ended on October 15th.  For U.S. taxpayers who have been hiding money in Zurich, expect indictments and harsh prison sentences from the IRS.

By Michael Rozbruch, Certified Tax Resolution Specialist
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For the more than 4,450 U.S. taxpayers who have bank accounts in Switzerland and haven’t told Uncle Sam, time’s up.
In an unprecedented settlement with the Swiss government and Swiss bank UBS, the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue
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Ask The Tax Resolution Expert - How You Can Avoid Paying Taxes on “Cancellation of Debt”

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Look for our “Ask the Tax Expert” column every month.  This column, and our tax blog, is full of free tax advice that can help you find tax relief.  Got a question for our tax expert?  Email your tax questions to advice@taxresolution.com with “Ask the Tax Expert” in the subject line.
As many Americans have lost their homes due to the real estate crash, some are wondering whether they can avoid
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Top 7 Tax Resolution Lessons Learned from the Worst Cases of Celebrity Tax Evasion

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Celebrities, just like average taxpayers, can run into serious IRS problems. You have an edge over the high-profile celebrity tax cheats in that you can learn how to avoid IRS tax problems from the worst celebrity tax evasion cases.
Recently Access Hollywood compiled a list of celebrity tax cheaters who found themselves in deep IRS trouble with Uncle Sam. With thousands of fans and loyal followers, ending up on the
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Ask the Tax Resolution Expert - Do I Qualify for the IRS Offer in Compromise Plan or Participating in the IRS Installment Agreement Payment Plan?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Look for our “Ask the Tax Expert” column every month.  This column, and our tax blog, is full of free tax advice that can help you find tax relief.  Got a question for our tax expert?  Email your tax questions to advice@taxresolution.com with “Ask the Tax Expert” in the subject line.
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Question: I’ve been reading your newsletter, and I understand why the IRS Offer in Compromise program is an excellent one for those
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TRS Files Features Stories of Tax-Burdened Americans and Their Life-Changing Decisions to Get Tax Help

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

During down economic times where money is scarce, having IRS tax debt is the last thing anyone needs on their plate. Yet, many Americans are staying up at night plagued by anxiety over their tax problems without knowing what to do.
We have recently launched TRS Files, which features real-life individuals just like you who found themselves being targeted by the IRS and their life-changing decisions to put their tax troubles
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Tax Relief Firm Effectur Closes its Doors - Leaves Taxpayers Still in Need of Tax Help for Settling IRS Debts

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

As the economy continues to lag and taxpayers battle their anxiety over IRS tax problems such as back taxes, bank levies, and paying off IRS penalties, a Southern California competitor, Effectur, has officially shut its doors.
Due to the poor economy and a lack of cash flow to sustain normal business operations, Effectur announced its closure on its website that is lender has repossessed all company assets including money paid by
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Advanced Seminars on Assuring Top Quality Tax Representation for Seasoned IRS Problem Solvers

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Today I’m in Las Vegas at the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS ) national conference. I’ll be leading 2 workshops for tax relief professionals. For the first time, ASTPS is offering SUPER Advanced Seminars geared towards highly experienced practitioners - and I’m grateful for this opportunity to share my real world experience and knowledge to help other seasoned professionals grow their practices.
And I’m in good company along with
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TRS Files: Tax Relief Client Saves $92,000 and Has IRS Liens Permanently Removed

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Are IRS tax problems keeping you up at night? You can choose to resolve your problems today and have it all go away by getting expert tax help from TRS.
We’ve been featuring real life tax relief clients on the TRS Files to help people who are being targeted by the IRS get the help they need to resolve their back taxes and IRS debt. I recently shared the story
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Reduce Your Chances of Criminal Prosecution: Don’t Miss The Extended Deadline For Voluntary Disclosure This Thursday-October 15th

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

This Thursday’s deadline for Amnesty has many wealthy Americans with foreign bank accounts nervous and scrambling to get tax help from their tax attorneys. Don’t miss your chance of significantly reducing your likelihood of facing criminal prosecution–if you have foreign bank accounts (either with UBS or some other foreign bank) with funds that you have not paid taxes on, get tax help now before it’s too late.
The issue started this
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Make Sure You Get Your Economic Stimulus Rebate By Filing Your Tax Return By October 15th

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

To help taxpayers like you and me survive through this economic recession, the government is making efforts to put more money in the people’s pockets–especially those who make a low income, Social Security and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries, and recipients of certain veteran’s payments.
You can find out if you qualify to receive the economic stimulus rebate by checking out the Q & A on the IRS website.
The pre-requisite for anyone wishing
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Avoid IRS Penalties on Back Taxes by Filing Your Return by the Tax Extension Deadline Even If You Can’t Afford to Pay

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Recently I appeared on the Big Biz Show with Russ and Sully to talk about how it is imperative for taxpayers to understand that it is better to send in a check for $5-$10 to the IRS with their tax return than to not file at all. Listen to my full interview on how to resolve and avoid back taxes.
As a tax attorney, I meet clients every day who
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Method Man Faces Felony Charges For $33,000 in Back Taxes

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Failing to pay personal income taxes for three years, Grammy Award-winning hip-pop star Method Man turned himself into the Staten Island DA’s Office to face felony charges.
The Wu-Tang member whose real name is Clifford Smith has now added IRS criminal charges to his rap sheet.
Tax problems will find anyone who ignores their accumulating back taxes. It can be overwhelming to anyone who has back taxes but isn’t sure how to
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Tax Help News: The IRS Is On Facebook–But It’s Not There to Be Your Friend

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

If you need proof that the IRS is thinking more creatively than ever to catch tax evaders, read this article on how the IRS is mining social media networks like Facebook and Myspace to find people whose profiles reflect more income than their tax returns do.
The IRS is searching for information such as relocation information, professional profiles, and financial bragging updates such as “leaving on a private jet to France.”
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IRS Shows No Mercy to Small Business Owners Struggling with Payroll Tax Problems

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

The IRS is mercilessly going after small business owners for payments of payroll taxes–even when the business may be struggling to keep its light on.
In these tough economic times, the IRS is not so much concerned with how a business may be staying afloat, but how the business will pay all of its payroll taxes on time–even if it means levying their customers/clients. If you are in a situation where
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Delinquent Payroll Taxes: Biggest Mistakes Small Businesses with Payroll Tax Problems Make

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Payroll tax problems can close a business overnight and lead to criminal sanctions including prison time. As the IRS grows increasingly aggressive in their collection attempts for past due payroll taxes, struggling business owners with delinquent payroll taxes need to know how to protect the future of their businesses.
Read on for the biggest mistakes small business owners make when dealing with payroll tax problems:

Ignoring potential payroll tax penalties. The stakes
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