Archive for the ‘Working with the IRS’ 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 - 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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Swiss Bank Account Information to be Turned Over to IRS: Tax Evaders Trying to Shelter Money May Consider IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program

Monday, September 28th, 2009

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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IRS Payment Plans Are a Possibility Even If You Owe $4 Million Like This Las Vegas Attorney

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

IRS Payment Plans, also known as IRS Installment Agreements, are a possibility even if you owe the IRS big money.  This Las Vegas attorney owes almost $4 million dollars to the IRS and he could have negotiated an IRS payment plan instead of evading taxes.  However, if you owe more than $100,000, you will need professional tax representation to negotiate an Installment Agreement for you since the IRS are toughest
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Tax Help for UBS Clients: All Overseas Bank Accounts More Vulnerable to IRS Scrutiny

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Hope everyone had a great weekend! CNBC.com reporter Mark Koba quoted me in a recent article about last week’s agreement by Swiss bank UBS to name US account holders. This is being seen as a watershed, leaving many wealthy Americans with foreign accounts scrambling to figure out what to do
Anyone who has not checked the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) box on Schedule B of form
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IRS Will Stop at Nothing for U.S. Names of Swiss Bank Account Holders Who May be Guilty of Tax Evasion

Friday, August 21st, 2009

As Swiss bank UBS and the Swiss government consider reneging on a deal to turn over 52,000 names of U.S. clients, Justice Department warns criminal prosecution may be next step
By Michael Rozbruch
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For those who follow tax compliance news, February was a big month.
That’s when the U.S. Department of Justice announced a deal with Swiss bank UBS.
The U.S. government agreed to waive criminal prosecution — federal prosecutors suspected the Swiss bank
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Oregon Man Charged with Tax Evasion and Enters Plea Agreement with IRS

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Javid David Azari, 60, of Portland, Ore., pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion. As part of the plea agreement, Azari agreed to cooperate with the United States regarding the whereabouts of all assets related to income tax evasion.
According to the plea, Azari knew he had unpaid federal income taxes for the years 1997 to 1999, and he attempted to evade payment of those taxes by transferring money out
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How to Find A Tax Attorney, CPA or Tax Relief Professional Who’s Certified as a Tax Resolution Specialist

Friday, August 14th, 2009

I’ve blogged before about how there are actually 3 persons permitted to practice before the IRS - including representing taxpayers at appeal hearings, tax audits and IRS appeals that are held administratively and in the civil arena (per IRS Circular 230). They either have to be an active licensed member of the state bar (tax attorney), a certified public accountant actively licensed or an enrolled agent. And no matter where
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Offshore Account Holders Can Still Seek Amnesty from Criminal Prosecution and Lower IRS Penalties Till September 23

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

UBS and the U.S. and Swiss governments are nearing a settlement over the Swiss bank’s forced disclosure of 52,000 names of  U.S. clients suspected of tax evasion.
While the final form of agreement is not yet in place, there are many implications for U.S. taxpayers, including innocent offshore account holders who did not use their Swiss accounts to evade taxes. They may be heavily investigated, so it will be
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Madoff Victims Start Receiving IRS Checks for Repayment of Theft Loses; Some Ponzi Scheme Victims Denied Refunds

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service has begun sending out refund checks to victims of Bernie Madoff’s scheme who’ve taken advantage of a special IRS rule for Ponzi victims. The IRS is now repaying investors who’ve paid taxes on money they thought they made on investments with Madoff’s firm.
I’ve blogged about how Ponzi victims can get expert tax help for maximizing their tax benefits to help them regain their financial welfare. Taxpayers
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Tax Help for Individuals and Businesses Struggling With IRS Debt: Law Day 2009 Recap

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Last month, we sponsored the KFI AM 640 FREE listener event Law Day 2009 with free legal and tax advice, as well as a Handel on the Law live broadcast.
There were also informative session including a workshop I did on tax resolution strategies like Offer in Compromise settlements and IRS payment plans.   About 2,700 listeners attended this event and filled up seminar classrooms throughout the day. I was happy
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Tax Code Helps Investment Fraud Victims Recover Financial Losses as Madoff is Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Bernard Madoff  was sentenced to 150 years in prison today. According to MSNBC, the disgraced investor received the maximum sentence for his massive Ponzi scheme and apologized to victims for the multibillion-dollar fraud scheme that the judge called “extraordinarily evil.”  An  investigation has found that in reality, Madoff never made any investments, instead using the money from new investors to pay returns to existing clients — and to finance a
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What to Expect When Resolving Your Tax Debt: Road Map to Tax Resolution

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

When our clients retain our tax help services, the first thing they often want to know is how their life will change and when they can expect these changes to happen. Upon retaining our firm to resolve your tax debt, some of the relief will be instant and some will be over time. Remember that IRS problems don’t start overnight and consequently they can take some time to resolve.
To help
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Ask the Tax Resolution Expert: Do I need to Disclose Business Records to the IRS for Offer in Compromise Related to Personal Taxes?

Monday, June 8th, 2009

As a tax resolution specialist, I help individuals and businesses resolve tax problems every day - and I can help you get the help you need to solve your IRS problems!
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 the Tax Expert” in the subject line.
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Question: I am in the middle of
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General Motors Pending Bankruptcy - Tax Help Available for GM and Chrysler Employees with IRS Debt

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

The General Motors bankruptcy may become an unthinkable reality as the company faces a Monday deadline to prove its financial viability to the federal government. The looming bankruptcy could financially cripple the community of Flint, Michigan, where GM is based.
If the company files Chapter 11, the region will be have to weather plant closings and massive layoffs. The consequences of the company’s pending bankruptcy are very complex,  and will affect
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