The IRS has announced a six-month Voluntary Disclosure program that offers lower penalties to those who come forward and pay taxes due on the secret holdings in offshore accounts. Until now, the IRS could impose penalties of at least 50% for all years in which an account wasn’t disclosed. In some cases, that could exceed the value of the offshore holdings.
The announcement comes amid a U.S. legal battle to
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CCH (http://tax.cchgroup.com/) reports:
The IRS will move from the process of modernization to actually arriving at “being modern” within the next year or two, IRS officials forecasted during the Council for Electronic Revenue Communication Advancement (CERCA) Spring 2009 conference held on April 30 in Arlington, Va. IRS Deputy Commissioner Mark Ernst and IRS Electronic Tax Administration Director David Williams both reiterated the Service’s continuing commitment to utilizing electronic administration to promote
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The IRS urges taxpayers who need additional time to complete their tax returns to e-file their requests for extensions by April 15. All taxpayers can e-file a Form 4868, Automatic Extension of Time to File at no cost from a home computer. This is a convenient and secure way to receive confirmation of your extension for your records.
The extension gives taxpayers 6 more months or until October 15 to file
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Many people may qualify for a significant reduction in their tax burden if they qualify for an educational tax break from the IRS. While there are tax benefits available for college and other post-secondary expenses, trying to figure out if and how your qualify for the various benefits can be confusing.
It can be difficult to determine which breaks you are eligible for and what will produce the greatest benefit. When
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The IRS says the 60% of taxpayers file a return signed by a preparer. I was recently interviewed by Consumer Report’s Money Adviser for an article about the importance of hiring a good tax preparer. These days, having a good number cruncher can help you not only minimize your tax liability, but also keep you out of trouble with the IRS as they are stepping up enforcement.
Some things all taxpayers
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I received an interesting newsletter from Kiplinger with a few tax tips that I wanted to share. I also encourage you tocheck out Kiplinger for the 11 most overlooked tax deductions.

And remember, if you can’t afford to pay you taxes this year, there are options like negotiating a tax settlement or a payment plan. You can also seek professional tax help so that your account is placed under “currently not
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I recently appeared on the KVEC Morning New as a guest tax expert to share some insider advice for filing your 2008 taxes.
In addition to year end tax tips, deduction opportunities that help make the most of slow economy, and advice on taking advantage of extended tax breaks,  I talked about how the IRS will continue to aggressively pursue tax cheats at every level in 2009.
Tracking down the non-filers, tax
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Last week I appeared as a guest tax expert on New Mexico’s KSVP with Mike Jaxson. We talked about important year-end tax tips for reducing your IRS tax bill.
Check out the videos below to find out more about:

Self-employment deductions including business vehicles, equipment and furniture expenses
Tips on accelerating deductions, like paying your 2009 property taxes and estimated tax payments before the end of the year so you can take those
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I’ve been talking about how we’re sure to see another surge in IRS enforcement with the growing government deficit.  With audits on the rise, the most important thing to remember this year is to make sure your tax return is accurate because you don’t want to take any chances with the IRS.
A recent article on bloomberg.com talked about how the IRS will be looking for every dime it can get
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Start getting your 2008 taxes ready now with these year-end tax tips! Don’t wait till April to start thinking about your taxes. With the sluggish economy, you have to get started on trimming your taxes now, before the end of the year!
For 2008, savvy income and deduction management can help taxpayers make the most of a bad year. Knowing your rights as a taxpayer and how to avoid filing penalties
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Today I am welcoming one of the blogosphere’s best tax bloggers to share his expert advice on how you can avoid IRS trouble in the first place, so you won’t end up needing our tax resolution services.
Thank you WANDERING TAX PRO for your great tips on avoiding IRS tax problems.
Robert D Flach of Jersey City, New Jersey has been preparing 1040s for individuals in all walks of life, from professional
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