Question:
I have several years of unfiled tax returns and owe around $25 thousand dollars in back taxes to the IRS for my small business. I know I need to take care of this huge burden but I’m overwhelmed, what help is out there get me out of this mess?
Answer:
First, addressing your IRS tax issues right now is the first step towards finding the tax relief you need. There is a
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It is always a pleasure to be able to speak to others about the work I do as a tax resolution expert.
I recently had the unique opportunity to be interviewed by Opportunist Magazine’s Managing Editor, Leslie Stone for her article Talking With the Tax Expert-Michael Rozbruch.  She asked about the business of tax resolution, a subject of which I am WELL informed. The questions ranged from how my early business
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Laguna Beach resident Stephen McDow woke up one day to find that the IRS had deposited a refund of $110,000 into his checking account. And so he spent it; Over the course of a year McDow spent more than half of the money in paying off his student loan debt, his mortgage and towards the purchase of a new. The catch… the refund did not belong to McDow and it
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Today’s Tax Resolution Tip:
You can file for an extension on your tax return!
It is your right as a consumer. However, an extension grants you an extension of time to FILE, it is not an extension of time to PAY. You would still have to pay any taxes owed on time, however you can request a little more time in filing your tax return.
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Tax scams are vicious. Aside from the unethical motives that drive a firm to pose as a tax relief agency and target consumers who are in tax debt, stressed out and unsure where to turn for advise, it is downright low. Unfortunately tax relief scams are a common topic these days. With the increasing number of fraudulent ‘tax relief’ firms out there, there is a growing need to fight back
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The year 2010 was a banner one for the enforcement wing of the IRS. As reported by the Associated Press and other news organizations, the IRS increased the number of returns it audited by nearly 11 percent last year—some 1.58 million individual returns, compared to 1.43 million the year before.
Steve Miller, IRS deputy commissioner for services and enforcement states in the AP report, “We saw individual audits increase, reaching the
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It might seem like an oxymoron, but we really should be thankful for the Internal Revenue Service. It is a fair and (mostly) comprehensible system that is the envy of many people around the world who answer to corrupt officials and governments. While it may provide little solace to those struggling with tax debt in the slowly rebounding economy, in the spirit of the holidays we have put together our
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Yahoo’s Associated Content is a great site that enables professionals and experts to share and publish their knowledge with millions of readers. This diverse community offers content from across the web, featuring contributors who offer expert content and information.
So I was honored when I got the news that Associated Content has recognized me as an expert Business and Finance Contributor based on my professional experience coupled with my library of informative and well-written
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A question that certainly many taxpayers ponder when considering seeking expert tax help. If should be no wonder that when it comes to taxes, the law regarding confidential and privileged information is rather complex. Read on to find out what kind of information is considered confidential.
A: There is no simple answer to this question. Certainly whether communications with your accountant are privileged or not may be at the heart of any court
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Every day, in cities across the country, people are being prosecuted and convicted of tax crimes. If you find yourself struggling during these tough economic times and need IRS tax relief, do not fear as there are many options for you to consider in resolving your back taxes or other IRS woes!
Reality check: Tax evasion is not just a problem for the wealthy. The IRS reports that tax evasion is
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Just in case you thought we were exaggerating, here’s an interesting video (see below) that reflects how tax collection agencies (at both the federal and state level) are becoming increasingly aggressive!
Joseph Abrams reports that the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has taken on Big Brother scare tactics in the latest search for delinquent taxpayers – despite recent headlines that say taxing authorities have become kinder and gentler to help struggling taxpayers
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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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It’s comforting to know that despite the weak economy, there are still people out there making charitable contributions. In times like this, it is important for charitable organizations to be familiar with their tax benefits so that they can most efficiently donate their funds without encountering IRS problems.
Read on for tax help tips and advice for charitable organizations on how to plan their taxes to welcome 2010:
CCH (http://tax.cchgroup.com) reports:
Despite the
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The end is near for U.S. taxpayers who are using the world’s most famous tax haven to shield assets and avoid paying Uncle Sam his due.  If you have an offshore account where you’ve been evading taxes, you should be worried!  Did you know that the IRS is offering an extension to the voluntary disclosure program to come clean about undeclared income?
By Michael Rozbruch
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In one of the latest — and
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With today’s tax scam horror stories and so many choices for tax lawyers, choosing the right tax attorney may seem a daunting task. When you’re faced with IRS tax problems such as back taxes and delinquent tax returns, there are many different tax attorneys in the yellow book who will “deal” with these issues. How do you know that you’ve chosen the correct representation for your unique situation? You must
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