Some taxpayers can expect to get a visit or a courtesy letter from the IRS this tax season–but not necessarily because they are being audited. This time around, the IRS wants to reach out to taxpayers in order to give them tax help advice on how to avoid tax problems.
These letters and IRS personal visits are targeted to educate taxpayers on the tax filing rules and also potential IRS penalties.
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A tough year calls for tough measures. The IRS knows this better than anyone and is not afraid to show its aggression with the increasing audit rate.
Nearly 1.4 million Americans were audited in 2009, which equates to 1% of all tax returns filed. Even if you can’t pay your back taxes, you can settle your debt by negotiating a reasonable monthly IRS payment plan or an offer in compromise settlement
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As a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist, I’ve seen how rough the last couple of years have been for tax cheats in the United States. But the bad news is the IRS has plans to put even more pressure on tax cheats in 2010.
For middle-class tax cheats, there was the Caribbean scheme. U.S. taxpayers living in the United States would stash their money in a Caribbean bank account, then link that
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Many taxpayers facing the tough year of 2009 may find themselves unable to pay their full taxes in 2010 or unsure about how to resolve the back taxes that they already owe. This is why it’s a pleasure for me to sit down with people like Scott Mason of KROQ to share some free tax help advice to listeners.
Right now we are seeing some real desperate situations where many people
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I always say that the best negotiation advice is: Every one walks away a little “hurt.” Even if you can’t pay your back taxes, a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist who is a tax attorney or CPA, can give you the help you need to settle your debt including negotiating a reasonable monthly payment plan or an offer in compromise settlement that pays a fraction of what is owed.
When fighting
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I recently appeared on the Big Biz Show with Russ and Sully to talk about the new top 500 list that the Swiss Government released to the IRS. The first 500 people who made it on the “Swiss Cheese List” are now under IRS scrutiny for tax evasion charges–many facing IRS penalties up to $2.3 million or ten years in prison for FBAR violations ($2.1 million for failure to report
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2009 was undeniably a challenging year for many businesses around the country. With the IRS’s renewed aggression to hunt and collect taxes from business owners, whether it be payroll  taxes or income taxes, more than a few businesses found it difficult to stay out of IRS trouble while still keeping the lights on.
This is why it is important for businesses to understand the tax climate–new tax law changes, possible tax
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With 2009 drawing to a close, many business owners may be looking at their bottom line and pondering additional ways to save money for the upcoming 2010 year. While skimping on paying payroll taxes may get you in deep IRS trouble, educating yourself on acceptable ways to save financial resources will help your business survive and thrive.
The most effective way to go about this is to understand the tax incentives
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Running a small business can be challenging–there are a wide variety of tax-related hoops you must jump through in order to stay out of IRS tax trouble.
This past year in 2009, we’ve seen a lot of small business owners struggle with making IRS income tax payments along with payroll tax payments while keeping their doors open. As overwhelming as the tax obligations can become, do not be discouraged–if you educate
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While President Obama is optimistic about the passage of the Health Care Bill which is set to provide some 30 million Americans currently without health insurance affordable coverage without raising the federal deficit, the IRS is under scrutiny for its tax collection efforts from 60 health care providers who owe large sums of unpaid back taxes.
The latest news involves the Senate Finance Committee holding the IRS accountable for deficient tax
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Business owners and freelance professionals alike must be aware of the importance of keeping careful records of their business expenses in order for these tax deductions to be accepted. A good tax attorney can only do so much to help your case if you do not have strong evidence to support your tax claims.
I have blogged about news stories of unsubstantiated tax deductions in the past where taxpayers who were
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2009 is a tough year for many Americans struggling to pay their taxes so it’s more important than ever to take advantage of deduction opportunities that can help make the most of a bad year. In this troubled economy, financial planning will be crucial to minimizing your tax liability.
However, the most important advice for taxpayers in this economic slump is to avoid IRS problems at all cost. If you can’t
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Did you know that Tax Resolution Services specializes in tax help and tax relief, providing affordable solutions for those who find themselves in tax trouble with the IRS?  Don’t face a tax audit or delinquent tax filings alone!  The first step to tax relief is hiring a tax expert, tax attorney or IRS specialist.  Seeking tax help isn’t uncommon!  Tax Resolution Services has prepared well over 25,000 federal and multi-state tax returns
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Homeowners need to know that under certain circumstances, the IRS can legally seize your house without seeking prior judicial approval. In a recent case, the IRS legitimately seized the physical property of a taxpayer while he was serving out his sentence in jail without having obtained any judicial approval beforehand.
CCH (http://intelliconnect.cch.com) reports:
Two-Out-of-Five Years Test Inapplicable to Primary Residence Determination For Residential Seizures
The Office of Chief Counsel clarified that a revenue
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On Tuesday Madoff’s long-time accountant, David G. Friehling, pleaded guilty in the criminal investigation of the 20-year “Ponzi Scheme” that lost investors a total of $21.1 billion in cash.
According to the New York Times, “Mr. Friehling also pleaded guilty to three counts of obstructing the administration of the federal tax laws – charges added within the last five days to the government’s original complaint.”
This recent development shines light that may
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