Did you know that if you owe the IRS back taxes, you still have a right to file a delinquent tax return, no matter how late?  If you knowingly did not file taxes last year, or years before that, and the IRS has not contacted you (yet!), it would be wise to settle back taxes before you end up like this Nebraska couple, who will be facing a hefty fine
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Tax day, April 15th, is right around the corner.  If the tax comic below is not as funny to you as we think it is, you may be in need of professional tax help from our tax attorneys and Certified Tax Resolution Specialists to resolve your tax problems.  Tax Resolution Services always offers a free tax consultation simply by calling 1-866-IRS-PROBLEMS.

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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Enjoy this IRS Tax Comic:

Hiding assets and income is not the answer to a clean tax return!  Tax season is rapidly approaching and if you find yourself worrying about your taxes, seek professional tax help soon and find tax relief!  Tax Resolution Services can help you settle back taxes, see if you qualify for the IRS Offer in Compromise Program, deal with tax liens, and more (see all tax services).Â
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The Internal Revenue’s compliance department found trouble in the back yard. As of Sept. 30, more than 276,000 federal employees and retirees owe $3.04 billion in back taxes.
Federal workers had an overall delinquency rate of 2.9 percent. The Department of Housing and Urban Development boasted the highest delinquency rate among employees at just over 4 percent.
“It’s not right for a few to shirk their obligations, and it’s especially offensive that
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No amount of singing or dancing can get you out of a tax lien filed by the IRS.  When the IRS files a tax lien, it means that you owe taxes, usually a lot of taxes.  Tax liens are no laughing matter - they can tie up your personal property and real estate, make it impossible to get financing for a car or home and, for celebrities, possibly the most embarrassing part of having a tax lien filed
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Better late than never!  Regardless of what you’ve heard, you have the right to file your original tax return, no matter how late.  Filing a delinquent tax returnwill keep you out of prison, evading taxes won’t!  As William DeLorenze found out:Â
William DeLorenze, 54, of Westbrook, Conn., was sentenced to five months in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release, after pleading guilty to one count of filing
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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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The end is near for U.S. taxpayers who are using the world’s most famous tax haven to shield assets and avoid paying Uncle Sam his due.  If you have an offshore account where you’ve been evading taxes, you should be worried!  Did you know that the IRS is offering an extension to the voluntary disclosure program to come clean about undeclared income?
By Michael Rozbruch
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If you owe the IRS taxes, they can file a federal IRS tax lien against you!  With a tax lien filed against you or your business, your credit is affected.  It shows up on your credit report and will make it difficult, or impossible, to obtain financing for an automobile or a home.  How does an IRS tax lien get filed against you?  A great example is this man in Akron, Ohio,
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Tax evasion is tempting - especially when you are a business owner and the money is flowing in.  Who doesn’t want to live a luxurious lifestyle by evading taxes and pocketing the extra money, like the story below of this man from Rhode Island.  But what about his spouse?  Is she an innocent spouse eligible for tax relief?Â
A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty to tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud after admitting he
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An Essex County, N.J., man who sells watches and other merchandise through Internet sites such as eBay pleaded guilty to filing a fraudulent tax return.
Jaime Virtucio, 59, of Bloomfield, pleaded guilty to subscribing to a false personal tax return. At his plea hearing, Virtucio admitted that he received payment from Internet sources, including PayPal and CPS Merchant Services, directly into bank accounts he controlled in return for merchandise he sold
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