I was recently interviewed by My Business Magazine for an article titled “Tools of the Tax Trade” - about how technology can help us take control of tax documentation.
Taking Control of Your Business Finances - and Protecting Yourself From IRS Audit Penalties

Cool new products like the Neat Co.’s NeatReceipts handheld scanner has helped many taxpayers by making it easier and less time-consuming to keep track of thier expenses. NeatReceipts
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I was recently interviewed by Business Pundit blogger Lela Davidson. She asked me lots of great questions about small business taxes and how to avoid being an IRS target. I provided her with insight into important tax issues facing new businesses and how to avoid the big mistakes that many small business owners make.
There are many things small businesses can do to avoid getting audited. But if you still find
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The Wall Street Journal reported that the IRS has come under fire for mishandling mail audits by a senior agency official— who is questioning the effectiveness of correspondence audits. A typical mail audit requires taxpayers to send documentation for items claimed on their returns, such as deductions for charitable donations.
But according to Nina Olson, the Internal Revenue Service’s National Taxpayer Advocate, many taxpayers have faced needless stress and aggravation when
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I just wanted to thank Bob McCormick at KNX 1070AM for his enthusiastic support for Tax Resolution Services. Bob is an award-winning journalist who covers the money beat and contributes reports about Wall Street, the economy, business matters for CBS 2 and KCAL 9 News. He is also the host of the popular “Money 101” on KNX 1070, where he examines the most relevant news affecting consumers and small business
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The IRS’s years-long trend of getting more and more aggressive with taxpayers continued in FY 2007. Tax enforcement revenue reached $59.2 billion.
The numbers are in, taxpayers.
For those who questioned whether the IRS could continue its years-long trend of increasing audits with more vigilant enforcement, the numbers released for fiscal year 2007 show the tax-collecting means business.
During 2007, the IRS audited 84 percent more returns of individuals with incomes of $1
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