For taxpayers who are filing for an Offer in Compromise,  the IRS is undergoing policy changes that have positive effects on your application.
Prior to the most recent changes, offer in compromises are difficult and complex procedures that are more often rejected by the IRS for one reason or another than accepted.
However, news below suggests that while the IRS is not substantially increasing its “acceptance rate”, it is making efforts to
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Congress is sending another $12.2 billion to the IRS this year. Most of the money will be used for enforcement. It’s time to watch out.
The United States Congress is finally putting to use the old cliché: its money where its mouth is.
That is to say, while Congress has always had a loud bark regarding tax cheats, its members haven’t always been eager to spend money on the bite.
That changed in
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Taxpayers with foreign bank accounts must stay on top of the game when it comes to paying taxes and disclosing foreign funds.
If you have undisclosed foreign funds or if you have accumulated back taxes on your overseas money, now is the time to seek tax help from a tax attorney or Certified Tax Resolution Specialist to resolve your IRS problems before they become any worse.
Due to the severe nature of
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As we gear up for this upcoming tax season, if you are expecting a refund, you MUST file a refund claim with the IRS. Failure to do so could result in your lack of entitlement to your refund later on or other IRS problems.
If you do file for a refund with the IRS, you should also be careful to not claim exemptions that you cannot substantiate. For instance, freedom
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Taxpayers need to be careful about getting their numbers crunched correctly for their 2010 tax returns. As the government grows more desperate for revenue and as the IRS steps up its game to collect more taxes, this is no time for the taxpayer to “neglect to pay certain taxes.”
A recent case involved Jesus Mena, of Miami, who pleaded guilty to filing a false income tax return for an S corporation
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Michael Rozbruch, Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS) and a member of the American Society of IRS Problem Solvers, has a special message for you:
Whether you’d like to avoid the IRS, contact the IRS, settle with the IRS or just want to refer a friend, relative or client, I’d love to hear from you. I would be happy to provide you or that special person you refer a no-obligation confidential tax
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On this tax blog I have written about  tax scams and tax evasion many times.  Besides Bernie Madoff and his Ponzi scheme, I have never written about a story as ridiculous as this one.  First of all, selling stolen software is dumb.  Even dumber when you steal it directly from Dell, one the biggest computer corporations, and then commit tax evasion to hide your earnings from this stolen property.  This man
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The IRS announced that it expects to expand its auditing activities by embarking on a 3-year campaign that will audit 6,000 businesses both big and small.
According to the TheStreet.com, the IRS estimates that American companies underpay employer taxes by a whopping $14 billion a year. As the government is strapped for cash, the IRS is stepping up its auditing department to try and cash in on lost tax revenue.
While some
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As you get ready to file your 2010 tax returns, you can visit the IRS website for guidance and answers to any questions you may have  without having to call the IRS and be put on hold for an extended period of time.
If you have questions about resolving your IRS problems, visit our convenient online resources for tax relief strategies, tax help articles, or our IRS help glossary.
Check out the
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Enjoy a tax comic from Tax Resolution Services:

If your tax returns look suspicious or you have questions about filing tax returns, consult a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist today.  Free tax consultation available - fill out the online form - or call us at 1-866-IRS-PROBLEMS.

Failing to file a federal tax return does not mean that your taxes owed simply go away.  These taxes turn into back taxes and when the IRS figures it out, you will be facing BIG trouble including fines and prison time.  If you owe the IRS back taxes, Tax Resolution Services can help settle your tax debt, even if you can’t afford to pay the back taxes that you owe.  A Certified Tax
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A recent report from DetNews reveals that the IRS is expected to be unable to serve 30% of in-bound callers to its toll-free helpline.
According to the IRS, its service helpline has seen an increase of calls in the past two years from taxpayers who need tax help while filing their income tax returns. Many of these taxpayers have inquiries about the temporary tax breaks passed by Congress or general questions
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Good news are on the horizon for taxpayers that are tired of confusing IRS notice letters.
In an act of self-assessment, the IRS is planning to change the confusing and consequently inefficient notice letters it sends out to thousands of taxpayers every year. As the IRS gears up its team of aggressive tax collectors to go after unpaid back taxes and income taxes, it is also making efforts to help taxpayers
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Owing back taxes to the IRS won’t go unnoticed, even if you are infamous with millions in your bank account.  The IRS makes no exceptions and sooner or later, if you owe back taxes, you will be hit with an IRS tax lien.  IRS tax liens are no fun and are inescapable by hiding in your house and watching “Girls Gone Wild” videos!  IRS tax liens are public records and show up
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Investment fraud, also known as a “Ponzi” scheme, is prevelant both on a small scale or large scale (two words: Bernie Madoff).  Tax Resolution Services offers help for those who’ve been scammed in these white collar crimes.  A Certified Tax Resolution Specialist can tell you if you are eligible to recover 30% to 40% of your losses through investment fraud representation under the Internal Revenue Code section 165.  Recoup your losses with professional investment fraud representation and enjoy the article
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