Posts Tagged ‘IRS audits’

Tax Help News: Glenn Beck Endorses Tax Resolution Services, Co. for Expert Tax Help with IRS Problems

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

As Congress allocates another $12.2 billion to hire 2,000 more tax collectors, more Americans than ever will need professional tax relief to resolve back taxes, unfiled returns, and IRS audits.
In the weeks leading up to Tax Day on April 15, more struggling taxpayers facing IRS debt are seeking relief from their tax troubles during a record year for federal spending on tax enforcement. Glenn Beck, one of America’s leading
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Tax Help News: 13% of Americans Find Tax Evasion Acceptable as IRS Audits Increase

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The economy is still tough on most taxpayers as the April 15th tax filing deadline approaches. While the IRS is strapping in all they’ve got to collect as much tax revenue as they can, a recent report by CNNMoney.com reveals that some 13% of all Americans find it acceptable to cheat on their taxes in order to save money.
Since the government has been trying to help struggling taxpayers with various
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IRS Tax Relief Services Would’ve Been Better Choice for Arizona Couple Who Tried to Evade Taxes

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

I believe that some people evade taxes because they fear that the taxes, or back taxes, they owe will be more than they can handle.   As I’ve blogged about tax evasion over and over again, one can only get away with tax evasion for so long and eventually the IRS will catch up to you.  Then you are looking at prison time and a hefty fine.  Don’t be afraid of taxes.
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Avoid IRS Tax Problems: Correctly Classify Your Employees as IRS Expands Audits to 6,000 Businesses

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

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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Release Your IRS Bank Levy: How a Tax Attorney or Certified Tax Resolution Specialist Can Give You an Advantage

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

I’ve recently blogged about what an IRS bank levy is and why you as the taxpayer must act immediately to get tax help from a tax attorney, CPA, or Certified Tax Resolution Specialist in order to save your financial well-being.
Now I want to go into more detail about just how a tax attorney can help you release your IRS bank levy. The IRS does provide some guidelines on bank levies
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IRS Debt Relief News: Resolve to Put Your IRS Problems Behind You in 2010

Monday, January 11th, 2010

A tough year calls for tough measures. The IRS knows this better than anyone and is not afraid to show its aggression with the increasing audit rate.
Nearly 1.4 million Americans were audited in 2009, which equates to 1% of all tax returns filed. Even if you can’t pay your back taxes, you can settle your debt by negotiating a reasonable monthly IRS payment plan or an offer in compromise settlement
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Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Investors: Tax Help Reducing Tax Liabilities and Avoiding IRS Audits

Friday, November 6th, 2009

What investors need do as the year draws to a close is take advantage of opportunities to improve their tax situation by getting the tax help they need to make strategic decisions for managing their investment portfolios.
However, with the current recession and federal tax revenues declining, investors should be aware that the IRS is going to take every step it can to collect what’s due. So the most important tax
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Two Tax Rules: Avoid Tax Scams and If You Need Tax Relief Consult a Tax Professional

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

As I’ve blogged before, tax scams will only get you in trouble with the law!  If you are having tax problems, seek professional tax help.  Tax Resolution Services can help you find tax relief as we have helped many others.  Our tax help testimonials speak for themselves!  Our Offer in Compromise tax settlement rate is $0.13 on the dollar!  Read more about our tax relief road map - what to expect when resolving
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Furniture Retailer Guilty of Tax Evasion and What to Do if You are in an IRS Audit

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Skimming cash off the top of your business only gets you in trouble.   Often people underestimate the eyes and ears of the IRS and think that they can get away with taking just a little home tax-free.  Most of these people get caught!  Unfortunately the IRS is not perfect either - sometimes people get caught for innocent mistakes too and if you find yourself in an IRS audit, you will need professional tax
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IRS Imposes Tax Penalties on Individual Who Failed to Pay Taxes on Full Income

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

For self-employed taxpayers whose taxes are not automatically deducted by their employer, it is especially important that they stay on top of their tax returns to avoid IRS penalties. Income from interest and proceeds due to real estate and stock sales are considered taxable income. If you receive money from your real estate or stock sales and do not report these revenues as taxable income, you are inviting yourself
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Tax Help for Small Businesses With Payroll Tax Problems: Why IRS Enforcement of Small Business Taxes Is Treasonous!

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

With the recent surge in IRS enforcement, small businesses have become a major target for the government. The staggering annual $345 billion tax gap can be largely attributed to small business tax evasion; much of this has been because small businesses are difficult to enforce and many can manage to slip through the tax cracks by underreporting actual income.
Therefore, the IRS has shifted into high gears to catch and penalize
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IRS Penalties for Fraudulent Tax Returns are Severe for CPAs and Taxpayers Alike

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Although there never was a “good” time to cheat on taxes, now is worse than ever for taxpayers and tax preparers to file fraudulent tax returns. With the IRS getting more funding and 800 more agents to collect taxes, taxpayers and CPAs who deliberately report fraudulent information on tax returns will be hit with severe IRS penalties.
If the IRS detects and proves beyond a reasonable doubt that fraudulence was deliberate,
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Could Expert Tax Help Have Boosted this CPA’s Chances of Fighting IRS Tax Evasion Charges?

Friday, August 7th, 2009

If you are being accused of tax evasion by the IRS but you have reasonable cause to fight the charges, you will need to provide concrete evidence to substantiate your claim. With IRS audits on the rise due to stricter enforcement, it will be wise to keep important records that may later help you prove your innocence to the IRS.
Due to a lack of substantial evidence, a highly educated CPA
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UBS Settlement Update: What Foreign Bank Account Holders Need to Know to Avoid Civil and Criminal IRS Penalties

Friday, July 31st, 2009

UBS has just struck a deal with the US Government to give up 52,000 names of Americans who have Swiss bank accounts. In the upcoming weeks, we can expect to see many guilty tax evaders being charged with heavy IRS penalties as well as innocent account holders who will need to defend themselves. (Read more about the latest UBS settlement.)
It is not uncommon for American businesspeople to hold foreign bank
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IRS Tax Debt Relief News-Leverage Your Tax Resolution Options to Get the Tax Settlements You Need

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Check out our latest TRS IRS tax help newsletter for tax tips, IRS insider news, and income tax relief advice.
Many taxpayers who are in IRS trouble have found it difficult to be approved for IRS settlements such as the Offer in Compromise program. Historically, OIC application approval rates have remained under 25%. Recently, the IRS has updated the OIC application forms so that it is easier for applicants to understand.
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