Archive for the ‘Statutes of Limitations – Taxpayer’s rights’ Category

Waiting Out the IRS Statue of Limitations Can Dissolve Your Back Taxes and Penalties

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Many taxpayers are not aware of the Statue of Limitations that the IRS must abide by when collecting taxes. The date of your initial IRS assessment marks the beginning of your ten-year Statue of Limitations with the IRS. This statue allows taxpayers to be freed from their entire outstanding back taxes debt obligations if the IRS fails to collect all of the remaining debt by the end of the ten
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Ask the Tax Resolution Expert: Renewal of IRS Property Liens, 2 Liens on 1 Property

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Tax problems can get confusing and overwhelming. As a tax resolution specialist, I help individuals and businesses resolve their IRS debt and tax problems every day - and I can help you get the help you need to get the IRS off your back!
Got tax questions?  Send your questions about tax audits, wage garnishments, IRS bank levies, payroll tax problems, or income tax relief in general to advice@taxresolution.com with “Ask
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Taxpayers’ Ability to Appeal Federal Liens and Get Tax Help Jeopardized by IRS Violation of Tax Lien Notification Requirements

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

A recent report released by Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found that taxpayers may be getting their statutory rights violated by the IRS’s improper adherence to tax lien notification requirements. The report released on June 25 revealed that the IRS failed to take the necessary actions when notifying taxpayers and their tax representatives of liens. Procedurally, the IRS is required to mail written notification of the lien to
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Income Tax Relief for Taxpayers: Reduce Your IRS Debt by Qualifying for Offer in Compromise

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

The IRS is the worst institution for taxpayers to owe money to. And no one should take comfort in knowing that the IRS clerks working for $9.75-$10.25 an hour have people’s financial fates in their hands, and by them flipping a switch, can generate a tax lien notice or a levy notice to any bank or employer. When I was on the LA Talk Radio show with TJ McCormack
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Tax Help Definitions

Friday, January 4th, 2008

Abatement A partial or complete cancellation of taxes, penalties or interest owed by a taxpayer.
ACS See Automated Collection System.
Automated collection System (ACS) A computerized collection process for IRS collectors to contact delinquent taxpayers by telephone and mail.
Collateral Agreement An agreement sometimes secured by the IRS prior to acceptance of an Offer in Compromise when the IRS wants to cover a future, reasonably possible event, such as a
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Statutes of Limitations – Taxpayer’s rights

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Statutes of Limitations – Taxpayer’s rights
Two perspectives-
From the government’s perspective, the statute of limitations restricts the taxpayer’s rights follows:

Claim a refund of overpaid tax
Initiate action to obtain a refund

From the taxpayer’s perspective, the statute of limitations restricts the IRS’s rights as follows:

From collecting a deficiency in tax
Asserting a civil or criminal case

In either case, the statute of limitations provides a date of finality after which actions may not be
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