Posts Tagged ‘income tax relief’

Treasury Proposes Multilateral Agreement for Offshore Compliance

Friday, February 10th, 2012

The U.S. Treasury Department announced this week a proposal for new regulations intended to make it easier for overseas banks to comply with Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA requirements.
An article in Reuters U.S. enlists 5 EU nations in offshore tax crackdown explains these proposals as the U.S. Government not only addressing concerns of foreign financial institutions regarding the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA, but also the
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Ask the Certified Tax Specialist – Small Business Back Taxes

Friday, February 10th, 2012

Question:
I have several years of unfiled tax returns and owe around $25 thousand dollars in back taxes to the IRS for my small business. I know I need to take care of this huge burden but I’m overwhelmed, what help is out there get me out of this mess?
Answer:
First, addressing your IRS tax issues right now is the first step towards finding the tax relief you need. There is a
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Michael Rozbruch Interviewed in Opportunist Magazine

Friday, February 10th, 2012

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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IRS Guidelines Help More Innocent Spouses

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

The Internal Revenue Service recently proposed new guidelines aimed at providing tax relief for more innocent spouses who request equitable relief from their income tax liability. A Forbes article entitled IRS Lowers The Bar For Innocent Spouse Relief, details how the new proposals address the criteria used in making innocent spouse relief determinations in equitable relief cases and adjust the factors used in granting equitable relief.
Since 2003, the Internal Revenue
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Tax Resolution Services BBB Rating

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

With tax season fast approaching, those who need IRS tax relief are encouraged to examine the qualifications of tax resolution specialists before they hire help. Searching the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) TrustLink Reviews is a great resource for such an investigation. Every year, the BBB receives feedback from people suffering from IRS debt.
TrustLink reviews include comments from consumers acknowledging their experiences, good and bad. Tax Resolution Services, Co. (TRS) holds
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IRS Tax Help for Disaster Victims

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported 12 natural disasters in 2011 that each caused more than $1 billion in damages, ranging from Hurricane Irene, to severe wildfires, tornadoes and flooding.  As the victims of these disasters rebuild their lives from utter destruction, this tax season many are receiving IRS tax help.
USA Today’s article Tax Relief Possible for Losses in Natural Disasters reports the good news that taxpayers affected
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Offshore Tax Evaders Get Preferred IRS Help

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

An article in Bloomberg entitled IRS Called Easy on Criminal Tax Evaders in Watchdog’s Critique outlines Nina Olson of the National Taxpayer Advocate’s concerns that intentional tax evaders get more IRS help than those who weren’t intending to hide money from the U.S. government. Olson warns that future IRS collection efforts could be jeopardized due to confusion over the treatment of accidental tax evaders.

The IRS sees
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Tax Advocate Warns Taxpayers Rights at Risk

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

While cutting government spending is often seen as a good thing, in the case of the IRS, it may be having the opposite effect. Forbes featured an article IRS Advocate: New Taxpayer Rights Crisis Is Brewing highlighting the release of a recent annual report to Congress by National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina E. Olson. Olson, known for being one of Washington’s most outspoken officials, states her concerns for current IRS policies
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Tax Help In the New Tax Year-Thank You IRS

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

With holiday festivities in the past and a new tax season on the horizon, it is important to take a moment before all the preparation to give your appreciation to the IRS. Yes, that’s right; give them thanks for the service they provide. This praise probably sounds strange to the 1-6 Americans with IRS tax problems who don’t feel very thankful facing the most powerful collection agency on the planet.
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Offshore Account Holders Beware of IRS Summons

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

As we always say at Tax Resolution Services “you can run but you can’t hide from the IRS” which was reinforced in a recent Forbes article called IRS Summons? Meet John Doe.  The article shed some light on the “other” way the IRS can find taxpayers suspected of tax debt through what is called the John Doe Summons.  The John Doe Summons works to gather information like:

pursuing investors in tax
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IRS Incentives Provide Small Business Tax Help for 2011

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

At Tax Resolution Services, we help individuals and small businesses find a solution for their IRS tax problems. For a small business owner, this means not only spelling out the resolution process, but also the assessment and prevention of future tax issues down the road. It cannot be said enough that sound legal and financial advice helps to streamline operations and is key to small business success both in good
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IRS Holds Taxpayers Responsible – No Matter What

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Many Americans like preparing their taxes every year; it helps them feel in control of their finances and they don’t want to pay someone else to do it. With a tough economy still lurking and the availability of low-cost often free tax preparation software, many are inclined to cut their basic costs, and doing their own taxes is one place they believe they can save. If a taxpayer has a
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New Year’s Tax Resolution: Back Tax Tips

Friday, December 16th, 2011

Every year, millions of taxpayers fail to file their federal taxes by the April 18 deadline. This inaction inevitably leads to paying more in the form of unnecessary fines and penalties on top of the taxes owed. Even those folks, who filed an extension, are still responsible for filing the taxes owed plus penalties for the delay. Depending on the tax amount due, continuing to neglect to file yearly tax
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Tax Resolution Tip: Selecting the Right Tax Help Service

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

If you are considering seeking expert tax help for your back taxes or IRS problems, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of tax attorny and tax relief agencies available. Don’t rush into selecting the first tax resolution service that claims to rid you of your IRS debt for life. That is probably a scam and could cost you a lot more in addition to what you already
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Tax Relief Home Energy Credit Still Available for 2011

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

As 2011 slowly draws to a close, the IRS wants to remind homeowners that there is still time in the year to take advantage of the tax relief of home energy credits. The Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit is available for homeowners who have installed or are installing energy efficiency improvements to their home before the close of the year. Installations such as new windows, insulation and furnaces can help qualify
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