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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When you get a letter from the IRS demanding money from you, it’s like getting a letter from the mortuary. That’s how Gary felt - he knew that he was about to enter the place that he never wanted to enter. (See his whole story below as captured on The TRS Files.)
Gary knew he had to do something when he got one of those scary IRS letters saying “You owe
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James Press, the Deputy Chief Executive of Chrysler, is now facing government tax liens due to his inability to pay off loans without his bonus paycheck.
Chrysler received $4 billion in government rescue loans in early January of 2009 to avoid collapse–the harsh conditions faced by Chrysler also led to the discontinuation of all managerial bonus payments.
According to Bloomberg News, “Due to the turmoil in the automobile industry and uncertainty surrounding
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With today’s tax scam horror stories and so many choices for tax lawyers, choosing the right tax attorney may seem a daunting task. When you’re faced with IRS tax problems such as back taxes and delinquent tax returns, there are many different tax attorneys in the yellow book who will “deal” with these issues. How do you know that you’ve chosen the correct representation for your unique situation? You must
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Congratulations and good luck to TaxMasters! Earlier this week, TaxMasters, Inc. received its stock trading symbol and is now officially a publicly traded company.
As the CEO of the only certified national firm of tax problem resolution specialists, I would like to extend my congratulations to them. This event is indeed a milestone for the tax relief industry as a whole and is a sign of the times that more
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Tax problems can get confusing and overwhelming. As a tax resolution specialist, I help individuals and businesses resolve their IRS debt and tax problems every day - and I can help you get the help you need to get the IRS off your back!
Got tax questions?  Send your questions about tax audits, wage garnishments, IRS bank levies, payroll tax problems, or income tax relief in general to advice@taxresolution.com with “Ask
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I was recently the guest tax expert on the BigBiz Show with Russ and Sully earlier this month. I love these guys - they’re hilarious. Plus, I found out that I’m apparently the only guest they’ve had on the show twice!  Listen to the full interview or catch some of the highlights below.
Last time I was on the BigBiz Show, we talked about what people can do if they are
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I wanted to take a moment to mention some of our remarkable client success stories from 2008.

Matt C. owed the IRS nearly $40,000 in back taxes when he came to us. A year after he retained us, he won an Offer in Compromise settlement for $1,500. And when the negotiated settlement was paid, all of Matt C.’s federal tax liens were released.

We also helped a business owner whose payroll tax
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USA today reported that the government is still unable to collect taxes from these very public figures and big name celebrities.
Singer Dionne Warwick is $2.7 million behind on her state taxes, according to the California Franchise Tax Board. The IRS has placed more than $1 million in tax liens against the Psychic Friends Network host for unpaid federal taxes.
Fox News analyst Dick Morris has a $1.5 million lien filed against
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Delayed IRS Collection
IRS policy states that whenever the taxpayer raises a question or presents information creating reasonable doubt as to the correctness or validity of an assessment, “reasonable forbearance” will be exercised with respect to collection efforts as long as the interests of the government are not jeopardized.

This does not mean the taxpayer’s debt will be forgiven, or a tax lien will not be
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