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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In a story straight out of a Hollywood movie, the estate of the late heiress, Huguette Clark has been shrouded in controversy since her death this May at age 104. Not only has her estate been slapped with $50 million in IRS penalties, her trusted financial advisors are facing allegations of tax fraud by the office of the public administrator of New York County. Born in 1906, the youngest child
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I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  With the holidays upon us, our attention shifts to spending more quality time with family and friends. As you take time off at the end of the year, it can be a great opportunity to do a little preparing for the new tax season just around the corner. The first order of business should be to protect your important documents by completing the
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German A. Posada, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to charges of filing a false 2004 individual income tax return and making a false statement in a bankruptcy proceeding.
Posada admitted to filing a false individual income tax return for 2004 that underreported the income from his business as a real estate agent in the Las Vegas area.
From 2003 to 2005, Posada earned commission income from International Realty and another agency.  He
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At Tax Resolution Services we admire the creativity people use to try to avoid paying taxes. If you fall into the category of “creative” accounting, we hate to kill your spirit, but we are here to let you know that the IRS has seen, and heard, it all! So although you may think you are pulling a “fast one” over the tax man, in the end, you won’t be the
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Should you be afraid of an IRS audit?  The answer is yes.  More than 50% of the referrals that the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) gets are from the IRS Revenue Agent that conducts the audit interviews.  IRS audits are there to keep the innocent on track and to expose those that are not so innocent, from small time tax cheats to big time tax evasion like in the article below.
Clarissa
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Many people spend a lot of time, effort and money into preparing accurate yearly income tax returns, even if a professional is giving tax help.  The process is often complicated and accuracy is important. With that combination of factors errors can become common and the IRS wants to see those errors fixed in a timely fashion. The Wall Street Journal Article titled If You Goofed on Your Taxes, Fix It.
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Today’s Tax Resolution Tip:
The BIGGEST red flag that results in triggering a tax audit for yourself or your business is claiming false business expenses. Don’t do it!
Read about IRS tax audits and what you should be doing to avoid them. Visit our tax relief FAQ page for more tips on audits and the red flags to be wary of.
For a daily dose of tax relief tips, check out 365 Ways to
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Failure to file tax returns can be a criminal offense.  What most people don’t know is that you have a right to file your original tax return, no matter how late it is.  Delinquent tax filing gives the consumer a chance to state what they owe to the IRS.  Another fact that most people don’t know is that if you don’t file your tax return, the IRS will often file
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The IRS established the Offer in Compromise program to help taxpayers who have experienced significant financial problems get a fresh start.  Although many people somehow feel that their “financial problems” will qualify, in reality only about 26% of those who applied for the Offer in Compromise program (in 2007) were actually accepted.  A perfect example of the other 74% is highlighted in the article below:Â
Albert Holland, 70, of Sharon, Conn., was sentenced
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Tax evasion – on a large or small scale – is not the route to go when you are trying to save money!   You may think that the IRS would never come after you because you are not a movie star or a politician, but that is not the case.  The IRS does not discriminate.  In fact, the IRS has a $5.5 billion budget from Congress to enforce tax collection and
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Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans has a tax problem? That’s 26 million people in this country. If you have a tax problem – such as back taxes, unfiled (or delinquent) tax returns, a tax lien filed – you are not alone. Seeking professional tax help is the smartest step you can take because when it comes to the IRS, you don’t want to go it alone!  Tax
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Tax evasion is a serious crime and punishable with fines and prison sentences.  Why put yourself in a situation like this?  If you have tax problems hanging over your head, we can help you resolve them.  Tax Resolution Services is a tax firm that specializes in tax relief by resolving tax problems and settling back taxes.  Feel you can’t pay all the taxes you owe?  There are many options out
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In recent tax court news, the IRS re-affirmed the need for proper, paper-trail evidence when claiming deductions on your tax returns. A couple based in Alaska filed their tax return with medical expense and home deductions, however they failed to supply any evidence of the costs associated with these deductions. Furthermore, their return was filed late. Without providing sufficient evidence, your claims are in effect meaningless. The combined effects of
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Every day, in cities across the country, people are being prosecuted or convicted of tax crimes. If you have IRS problems and are in need of tax relief, you should view these cases as warnings and act accordingly. If you’re struggling during these tough economic times, there are many options to consider for resolving your back taxes or other IRS woes.

Thomas and Brenda Ellis of Richmond, Va., had what
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