Posts Tagged ‘paying back taxes’

Tax Evasion Sends New Mexico Couple to Prison

Monday, June 13th, 2011

In some cases of tax evasion where a couple is involved, one person in the couple may qualify for Innocent Spouse tax relief.  That’s when one person of the couple has no idea that the spouse (or ex-spouse) is scamming the IRS.  Qualifying for Innocent Spouse relief means that the innocent party will not be liable to pay back the taxes, interest or penalties incurred by the guilty spouse.  As
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IRS Payment Plans Alleviate Tax Burden For Those Who Qualify and is a Better Option Than Tax Evasion

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Many people don’t know that the IRS will work with you if you owe back taxes and feel that you cannot afford to pay them all at once.  For many of our clients at Tax Resolution Services, we have set up an IRS Installment Agreement plan, simply known as an IRS Payment Plan, which is an arrangement a consumer enters into with the IRS to pay back taxes owed.  This allows the person to
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Can I Really Settle Back Taxes with the IRS Offer in Compromise Program or is it a Scam?

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

With the economy being low, tax scams are abundant these days.  When I came across this question from a taxpayer, I thought it was important to address this.  Many people are confused about why the IRS Offer in Compromise program was created and my answer below should satisfy you.
Question: I’ve read some of what you’ve said about the Offer in Compromise program. To be honest, I find it hard to
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77-Year Old Developer Evades Taxes and Sentenced to Prison Time – Don’t Evade Taxes, Set Up an IRS Payment Plan if You Owe Back Taxes

Monday, October 26th, 2009

If you owe taxes to the IRS, and feel like you do not have the money to pay them back, you can work out a payment plan with the IRS, also known as an Installment Agreement, which allows you to pay your tax liabilities over time.  Some people are able to negotiate their tax payment plans, but if you owe $25,000 and over, I would highly recommend working with a
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