It’s pretty clear Beyonce’s former manager and father, Mathew Knowles knows a thing or two about managing a superstar. However, it appears he’s less knowledgeable about what it means to owe back taxes to Uncle Sam. According to a Source article titled: “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems! Mathew Knowles Owes 1.2 Mil In Taxes“, Knowles, who failed to pay his taxes during 2010 and 2011, has now received a huge tax
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Question: I am filing bankruptcy to get out from underneath debt brought on by some bad financial decisions. Can I discharge in bankruptcy the IRS back taxes I owe for tax years 2008 and 2009 that amount to roughly $25,000? I am struggling financially to pay off all the debt I incurred in this mess but am particularly overwhelmed with the tax debt. Do I have any chance at tax
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This was a busy week in tax relief and IRS news. The stories that caught our attention ranged from how long to keep IRS tax records, to celebrity tax woes and finding tax debt solutions to the pro’s and cons of IRS prepared returns.
This week started with a helpful post titled: Tax Relief Tips for How Long to Keep IRS Records. A general rule of thumb guideline suggests that
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For fifteen years, I have helped resolve IRS tax issues for good people who made past tax mistakes and got into trouble with the IRS. These folks got the the tax relief they needed because they hired expert tax representation capable of handling cases such as theirs. A new Tax Resolution Services commercial for The Blaze TV reminds taxpayers who owe back taxes how important hiring certified tax representation to handle
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It’s the day after tax day and for those taxpayers who don’t intend on filing a tax return, you may want to reconsider. Not filing means you will be facing significant IRS tax issues. Failure to file is considered a misdemeanor that can be punishable up to $10,000 per year and one year in jail. In fact, IRS penalties are more severe for non-filing than for non-payment. If it sounds
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I wrote a Tax Matters post last week on the news that 311,566 federal workers (including retirees) owe over $3.5 billion in back taxes. Many of the details came from both Forbes and MSN who reported on this story. While this topic is quite galling in many respects, the simple fact remains; more government employees with presumably decent incomes are struggling to pay their tax debt and need tax relief.
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The IRS issued a press release late last week indicating an estimated 984,400 taxpayers who did not file a tax return in 2009, are entitled to a slice of $917 million in tax refunds! The IRS estimates that half the potential refunds for 2009 are more than $500.
There is a catch though. To collect the 2009 refund, a return must be filed, properly addressed, mailed and postmarked to the IRS
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Question: I know I have a huge tax debt. And I know I need to do something about it. I probably should see a professional. But in the meantime, I’ve been trying to do my own research, and I’m stuck. I just don’t understand the difference between the Offer in Compromise and the Installment Agreement.

Answer: Admitting that your tax debt is a problem and acknowledging that you should
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Every month at Tax Resolution Services we choose a very special Tax Client Of The Month.  It’s our way of acknowledging good friends and saying “thanks” to those who support our business with referrals, word of mouth and repeat business.
This month’s Tax Client Of The Month is Mr. Michael T.
Mr. Michael T. owed the IRS $55,000 in back taxes when he sought help.  After several months of negotiations, we were
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On February 3, 2013, the 16th Amendment to the Constitution authorizing the federal income tax turned 100. The 16th Amendment has certainly had its share of controversy, especially in its early years. A Forbes article titled, “Guess Who Turned 100 This Weekend?“ highlights the history and tumultuous beginning of our tax system. Here are some of the interesting facts Forbes presents:
The Federal Income Tax is Born
On February 3, 1913, Delaware became
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IRS tax enforcement is described as harsh but the criticism highlights the need to have a qualified tax professional at your side.

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There’s more pressure than ever on the Internal Revenue Service to increase tax collections.
That’s because the sluggish economy, which has depressed wages and tax revenue, and the ballooning national debt have combined to make tax collections even more urgent.
The IRS has responded to this pressure by increasing enforcement
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Last week I was quoted in The Fiscal Times article “Tax Hell: New Laws, New Reasons to Hire an Expert” by Steve Yoder. The article mentions Taxpayer Advocate, Nina Olson’s recent report to Congress that is critical of the burden the current tax system places on taxpayers, specifically on tax return preparation. Olson laments that the tax code is so complex, its burden essentially “requires” taxpayers to use their own
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Question: The New Year is here, and that means a new tax year. And, boy, am I in trouble! Problem is, I don’t know quite how deep my tax troubles go. I’m pretty sure I owe far more in back taxes than I can pay — but I haven’t wanted to deal with it. What can I do? Is it too late?

Answer: I’m very sorry to hear about your
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The Tax Resolution University blog recently received a Wise Bread Wise Score of 69.03, nationally ranking our blog #107 among personal finance blogs!  Our Wise Score of 90 indicates that the blog is better than 90% of its peers “on average”.
The Tax Resolution University blog was created to give people facing IRS tax problems a place to go for resources, news and information so they could take the first steps
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It’s one thing to say you’re a “tax resolution specialist” but it’s another to back up that designation with formal credentials. At Tax Resolution Services, Co., (TRS), we require that all of our Tax Attorneys, CPAs and Enrolled Agents meet additional educational, experience, and examination requirements prescribed by the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (www.ASTPS.org) making them Certified Tax Resolution Specialists (CTRS).
Founded in 1998, Tax Resolution Services, Co. is
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