April 15th – tax day – is a week away. While some people are scrambling to file their 2009 returns, others may be wondering what to do about unfiled returns from previous years.  Often we get inquiries from people who are worried because they failed to file a tax return in the past.  It should be a concern, and consulting a tax professional is the first step to remedying the
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As the April 15th tax filing deadline fast approaches, taxpayers who owe the IRS back taxes may be desperately searching for “quick fix” tax settlements to resolve their IRS debt.
I strongly urge to not fall for these “fast and easy” tax relief settlements–especially if you have not done extensive research on the tax relief company.
A recent MSNBC article cautioned taxpayers against falling for tax resolution promises that sound too good
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With the deadline to file federal and state income tax returns just around the corner, struggling taxpayers unable to pay their tax bills will need to know how to get the tax relief they need.
I will cap off my weekly appearances on the nationally syndicated series “The Big Biz Tax Day Countdown” with a live in studio appearance on Big Biz TV to give out free, last-minute tax relief advice
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Any tax attorney will tell you, tax evasion is not the answer to avoiding taxes!  If you are in serious tax debt and feel that you cannot pay Uncle Sam what you owe, there are better options (that are also legal) than evading taxes.  The first step to tax debt relief is to have tax professionals in your corner.  Before I tell you more about how you can reduce your tax
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For those who thought the heat from the UBS-IRS deal has passed, it’s time to think again.
The United States and Switzerland recently announced a new protocol where it will allow the Swiss government to provide information to the IRS on U.S. account holders of Swiss bank UBS.
According to Journal of Accountancy, “The protocol has been approved by the Swiss Federal Council and was signed in Washington on Wednesday, but the
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With a little over 10 days before taxes are due, taxpayers who are still finalizing taxes are invited to tune in to the Big Biz Show on Thursday, April 8th at 1:40pm PST to learn “10 last minute filing tips.”
I will be sharing some top tax help tips on how to make sure you did everything you could to minimize your tax bill this year. There are various tax credits
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One of the best ways to stay out of IRS trouble is to educate yourself on what your tax obligations are, how to avoid common tax mistakes, and where to find tax help.
To continue our compilation of top tax help topics, we have listed our top “go-to” tax information resources. Got tax questions? Check out our tax help solutions.
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Tax Help Glossary
Tax jargon can get convoluted and confusing. If you do
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Are you paying more to Uncle Sam than you need to be?
Surely no one wants to give the IRS extra cash that would otherwise stay in their own pockets. My partner Brian Compton recently shared some expert tax help tips on the Big Biz Show on how taxpayers can minimize their tax bill this year by taking full advantage of their allowable tax deductions.
Below are some top tax deductions taxpayers
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Every month Tax Resolution Services choose a very special Tax Client Of The Month.  It’s our way of acknowledging good friends and saying “thanks” to those who support our business with referrals, word of mouth and repeat business.
This month’s Tax Client Of The Monthis Lloyd S.
Lloyd owed the IRS close to $136K when he sought our help. Our negotiations and advocacy resulted in the IRS accepting a settlement of $2, 290.29 via the
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Tax resolution scams are on the rise as unethical tax relief companies are taking advantage of the increased number of taxpayers under threat of IRS audits and back taxes.
Because the IRS is increasing enforcement to unprecedented levels, there’s been an increase in the number of unethical tax resolution scams preying on people who owe back taxes. This year we’ve already seen rising numbers of consumer complaints about tax resolution scams.
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Believe it or not, April 15th is only about two weeks away.  For taxpayers who are still finalizing their tax returns, we have gathered some of our top last minute tax filing tips for you.
By filing on time, you can avoid severe IRS penalties that could add up quickly over the course of a few years. Make sure that you are protecting your financial well-being by seeking tax help when
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IRS Payment Plans – also know as Installment Agreements – allow the taxpayer to pay tax liabilities over time.  If you owe money to the IRS and feel that your tax debt is overwhelming, seeking professional tax services is a smart idea.  Tax Resolution Services can help a taxpayer negotiate an IRS payment plan with low monthly payments that sets you on the path to financial freedom.  Filing false tax returns
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Believe it or not, the IRS is doing its best to provide tax help to struggling taxpayers.
According to the IRS news room website, IRS will hold hundreds of special Saturday open houses to give struggling taxpayers more opportunity to work directly with IRS employees to resolve tax issues. The offices will be open on March 27 and three additional Saturdays in the spring and early summer. Future dates, times and
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Fiscal year 2009 saw 1.425 million examinations of individual tax returns – the most seen all decade. The IRS also filed more than 3 million bank levies and nearly 1 million tax liens – also the most seen all decade.
Individuals and businesses – both big and small – can be financially crippled if they fail to meet their tax obligations. Congress has sent another $12.2 billion to the IRS this
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As unemployment continues to rise and many Americans struggle to pay their monthly bills, less people are expected to file their taxes by the April 15th deadline, including those unable to pay their IRS bill.
H&R Block recently announced that year-to-date tax returns prepared have fallen by 8.2% from the prior year. While some taxpayers are opting to prepare their taxes themselves or using tax preparation software to save on fees,
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