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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
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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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The General Motors bankruptcy may become an unthinkable reality as the company faces a Monday deadline to prove its financial viability to the federal government. The looming bankruptcy could financially cripple the community of Flint, Michigan, where GM is based.
If the company files Chapter 11, the region will be have to weather plant closings and massive layoffs. The consequences of the company’s pending bankruptcy are very complex,  and will affect
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Great news for troubled taxpayers! New legislation has been introduced to end Offer in Compromise down payments and make it easier for recession burdened taxpayers to enter into a tax settlement with the IRS.
Qualifying for the Offer in Compromise program can save taxpayers thousands of dollars in taxes, penalties and interest. Negotiating a compromise on your back tax deb is the closest thing to “amnesty” that the federal government offers
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The owner of a tire store in Alabama pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion. Timothy Smith, of Cullman, Alabama, the owner of College Tire, was indicted in September 2008 and charged with two counts of tax evasion relating to the tax years 2002 and 2003.
According to court records, Smith diverted customer receipts from his tire business into two personal bank accounts. Smith also used cash and cashiers’ checks
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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 Mr. Jeffrey Tritten.
When Mr. Tritten contacted our firm, he owed the IRS over $45k.
We negotiated with IRS and were able to settle his debt for
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Just got a nice note from a client in Monroe, Washington and wanted to share his kind words. Our team of tax relief experts was able to greatly reduce his tax debt by negotiating an offer in compromise settlement with the IRS on his behalf.
When he came to us for tax help, he owed the IRS $212,555. We worked on his behalf to negotiate a tax settlement of $2,400. The
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Today’s question comes from a reader who spends sleepless nights worrying about tax debt…
Given what you’ve said before, I don’t think I qualify for an Offer in Compromise. But that doesn’t mean I’m not in tax debt that’s keeping me awake at night. What can I do?
You’re right — partially. Not everyone qualifies for the Offer in Compromise program, but you’re making a huge mistake by assuming from the outset
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Question: I owe back taxes to the IRS. But how do I know if this Offer in Compromise will work for me? Am I eligible?
Answer:  I can’t say for certain whether you are eligible until I have an opportunity to meet with you in person and analyze your records. But certainly, if you owe back taxes to the IRS and you are unable to pay the debt, you may be
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With tax season quickly approaching, the IRS has announced that it will be providing help to those Americans struggling to meet their tax obligations this year. This means that distressed taxpayers plagued by mounting medical bills, heavy reliance on Social Security assistance, or recent job losses may now be eligible for a tax break. Struggling taxpayers may be eligible for relief as IRS eases enforcement and collection efforts to help
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Tax resolution specialists Michael Rozbruch and Brian Compton at Mind Your Own Business 2009, originally uploaded by taxresolution.com.
Brian and I attended Finance Day 2009 last weekend. The All-You-Need-To-Know-About-Your-Money Event was a big success. I conducted several seminars on strategies for alleviating tax debt. I was also featured on a panel with KFI’s Bill Handel, host of “Handel on the Law.”
But the best moment of the whole event by far, was
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Every month I choose a very special 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 Merlinda Metz.
 When Ms. Metz contacted our firm, she owed the IRS over $85K. Our negotiations resulted in the IRS accepting a little over $2K,  via the federal government’s
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Just wanted to let everyone know that we’ve recently expanded to help even more Americans seek tax relief!
It’s very exciting - we’ve just finalized lease negotiations for 11,000 square feet of commercial office space just north of Los Angeles, at our headquarters in Encino, California. Our company now boasts more than 50 legal and tax specialists, and our licensed professional staff consists of 6 Tax Attorneys, 4 CPAs and 2
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Faced with overwhelming tax debt, more Americans than ever will be hoping to qualify for the IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) program and save thousands of dollars in taxes, penalties and interest.
In 2007, approximately 46,000 offers were submitted to the IRS nationally and only 12,000 were accepted. This year, there will be more offers submitted this year, as well as a higher IRS acceptance rate due to the state of
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Question: Like a lot of people these days, I have tax troubles. I hear you talk a lot about the Offer in Compromise and the Installment Agreement. How do I know which one is best for me and why?
Answer:  The truth is, it’s impossible to answer that question without going over in detail your current financial situation. For that reason, the first thing you should do is consult a qualified
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