With 2009 drawing to a close, many business owners may be looking at their bottom line and pondering additional ways to save money for the upcoming 2010 year. While skimping on paying payroll taxes may get you in deep IRS trouble, educating yourself on acceptable ways to save financial resources will help your business survive and thrive.
The most effective way to go about this is to understand the tax incentives
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At Tax Resolution Services we hear about unresolved tax debt everyday.  There is no doubt that the IRS wants your tax dollars but, in some cases, they will work with you to resolve your tax debt.  A program that you may not have heard of, called Offer in Compromise, was established to help tax payers with significant financial problems get a fresh start.  In some cases, the Offer in Compromise program gives the tax
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Before the UBS deal of 2009 that sent overseas account holders scrambling to submit their voluntary disclosures before October 15th’s amnesty deadline, many people believed a number of IRS myths: that Swiss Bank Accounts are a “tax fortress” impenetrable by the IRS or that the IRS only cared about the “bigger fish.” However, as we have seen in the past couple of months, this is clearly not the case anymore.
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IRS Payment Plans, also known as an Installment Agreement, are available to those who owe taxes and feel they cannot pay their tax liability all at once.  If you are in this situation, it is wise to work with a tax professional, such as Tax Resolution Services’ team of tax attorneys and IRS specialists, who can help you negotiate a low Payment Plan with the IRS.  When people are facing
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We’ve been hearing a lot of stories about how the IRS is dealing with the abundant influx of voluntary disclosures from Americans who had hid their money overseas in Swiss banks such as UBS. The LA Times recently reported that the IRS is settling with over 14,700 overseas foreign account cases.
According to the LA Times, “To put it simply, this is a historic milestone for the nation’s hardworking taxpayers.”
While many
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Every month I choose a very special Tax Client Of The Month.  It’s my way of acknowledging good friends and saying “thanks” to those who support me and Tax Resolution Services with referrals, word of mouth and repeat business.�
   This month’s Tax Client Of  The Month is Mr. Blake Epstein.
Mr. Epstein owed the IRS over $38,000 when he retained our firm.  We were able to negotiate an IRS payment plan (also known
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Got tax questions? Call our office at 1-866-IRS-PROBLEMS or visit www.taxresolution.com
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Question: I’ve been reading your newsletter, and I understand why the IRS Offer in Compromise program is an excellent one for those who qualify. Although I have a significant tax debt, I don’t believe I’ll qualify for the program. What can I do?
Answer:  Many of my clients are very good at analyzing their current tax situation and estimating what options might
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This Thursday’s deadline for Amnesty has many wealthy Americans with foreign bank accounts nervous and scrambling to get tax help from their tax attorneys. Don’t miss your chance of significantly reducing your likelihood of facing criminal prosecution–if you have foreign bank accounts (either with UBS or some other foreign bank) with funds that you have not paid taxes on, get tax help now before it’s too late.
The issue started this
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Perhaps people evade taxes because they feel like they cannot afford to pay their taxes - especially those who are independent contractors and receive wages without tax deductions.  The IRS will work with you, if you are willing to work with them.  One example is the IRS Installment Agreement, also known as an IRS Payment Plan, where you can pay your tax liabilities over time.  If you choose to go
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Javid David Azari, 60, of Portland, Ore., pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion. As part of the plea agreement, Azari agreed to cooperate with the United States regarding the whereabouts of all assets related to income tax evasion.
According to the plea, Azari knew he had unpaid federal income taxes for the years 1997 to 1999, and he attempted to evade payment of those taxes by transferring money out
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Wondering about IRS payment plans, offers in compromise, IRS tax liens, bankruptcy laws or have any other general tax questions?  Call our office at 1-866-IRS-PROBLEMS or visit www.taxresolution.com to get them answered!�
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Question: Like others who have asked questions here, I owe a substantial amount to the IRS. But I fear I won’t qualify for the Offer in Compromise programyou have mentioned, because I still make a sizeable salary. Do
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The owner of several bars in Scottsdale, Ariz., was sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of tax evasion for the year 2003. The total amount evaded was more than $500,000.
Brian C. Roehrich, 40, of Phoenix, attempted to evade the income tax due while he was the president and sole owner of several bars and nightclubs.
At the time of his guilty plea, Roehrich admitted that
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Obama’s latest program to promote environmental-friendliness has recently ran dry of funds. Congress was quick to reassure the American public that the program will continue by allocating $2 billion into the program. The CARS program has been hugely successful and the bill for more funding was passed with the final vote of 316 to 109.
The replenishment of the CARS fund will allow Americans to continue enjoying non-taxable cash vouchers when
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As part of recent efforts to collect unpaid taxes, the Senate Finance Committee has held a confirmation hearing on July 14 to consider the nomination of William Wilkins to be IRS Chief Counsel. Wilkins is expected to spearhead IRS efforts to close the $345 billion a year tax gap.
In this recession, the government feels more hard-pressed than ever to collect unpaid tax revenue in order to fund economically beneficial projects
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Every month I choose a very special Tax Client Of The Month.  It’s my way of acknowledging good friends and saying “thanks” to those who support me and my business with referrals, word of mouth and repeat business.�
 This month’s Client Of The Month is John C. Acevedo.�
 Mr. Acevedo owed over $43,000 to the IRS.  Tax Resolution Services negotiated a “partial pay” installment agreement with the IRS for $80 per month.�
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