Some people are just straight up tax cheats.  The Wyoming man in the story below blatantly evaded his taxes doing things such as underreporting income and filing false tax returns.  Subsequently he was sentenced to prison time and left with a hefty fine - all of which he deserves.  For those who find themselves in tax debt, not because they were purposely cheating on taxes but because of other extraordinary
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We all know that accepting bribes is not acceptable.  Call it what you may, “gifts and gratuities”, but we all know that a person with a governing position, like a mayor, who accepts gifts and gratuities is basically accepting a bribe.  When the bribe happens to be cash, or something of great cash value, it is still taxable.  But because it is a bribe, the mayor decides to evade taxes
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Know what’s going on in your office!  When an employee starts to embezzle money and evade taxes to line their pockets and offshore bank accounts, it often goes unnoticed by the company’s owners for months or years until a lot of money is stolen.   If you own a business, being smart about who you hire is one thing, making sure they are doing their job accurately and honestly is another.Â
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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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If you owe taxes, the federal government will file an IRS tax lien against you.  Do you know what an IRS tax lien means?  First and foremost, it means you are in tax debt and owe the IRS money.  A tax lien filed against you also means that this is on the public record and it shows up on your credit report.  A tax lien can tie up your personal property
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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 free no-obligation confidential tax consultation to explain every option available to solve IRS problems.   Tax relief client testimonials show some of the tax clients we have
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Tax problems are tough to deal with–especially when the economy is not looking good. While it may be difficult to talk about your tax problems, it’s important for you to know that there are many taxpayers just like you who have resolved their overwhelming IRS debt by seeking professional tax help.
There are many reasons why taxpayers procrastinate on resolving their tax problems. Oftentimes, it can be easy to get paralyzed
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While the IRS is still busy sifting through some 7,500 names of Americans who disclosed their foreign bank accounts before the amnesty deadline earlier this month, Uncle Sam is already focusing its resources on catching other wealthy people who may have been evading taxes through other creative means aside from using foreign bank accounts.
This latest IRS reorganization program is lead by the “Global High Wealth Industry Group,” which will will
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Facing back taxes can be overwhelming, but must be done!  Did you know that working through your back taxes owed doesn’t have to be done alone?  I recommend professional tax services to help you find tax relief.  Tax Resolution Services specialize in helping people resolve their tax debt one step at a time.   Remember that no one can avoid taxes.  Eventually the IRS will catch on to you like this attorney
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The IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program ended on October 15th.  For U.S. taxpayers who have been hiding money in Zurich, expect indictments and harsh prison sentences from the IRS.

By Michael Rozbruch, Certified Tax Resolution Specialist
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For the more than 4,450 U.S. taxpayers who have bank accounts in Switzerland and haven’t told Uncle Sam, time’s up.
In an unprecedented settlement with the Swiss government and Swiss bank UBS, the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue
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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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Look for our “Ask the Tax Expert” column every month.  This column, and our tax blog, is full of free tax advice that can help you find tax relief.  Got a question for our tax expert?  Email your tax questions to advice@taxresolution.com with “Ask the Tax Expert” in the subject line.
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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
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As the economy continues to lag and taxpayers battle their anxiety over IRS tax problems such as back taxes, bank levies, and paying off IRS penalties, a Southern California competitor, Effectur, has officially shut its doors.
Due to the poor economy and a lack of cash flow to sustain normal business operations, Effectur announced its closure on its website that is lender has repossessed all company assets including money paid by
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Today I’m in Las Vegas at the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS ) national conference. I’ll be leading 2 workshops for tax relief professionals. For the first time, ASTPS is offering SUPER Advanced Seminars geared towards highly experienced practitioners - and I’m grateful for this opportunity to share my real world experience and knowledge to help other seasoned professionals grow their practices.
And I’m in good company along with
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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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