The Zeus Trojan attacks again!
According to PC1News.com, taxpayers received fake email messages from the IRS which inform them that the tax payments they made were rejected. Then the taxpayer would be redirected to the malicious website where users would have to enter the private information. The Zeus Trojan then saves this sensitive information for whatever purposes they wish.
Wanting to learn more, our tax resolution team went on to Snopes.com to
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Contrary to what some TV advertisements will have consumers believe, not everyone is eligible to save “pennies on the dollar” on their back taxes. In these cases, expert tax help is still vital in preventing or halting debilitating IRS collection tactics so struggling taxpayers can preserve their finances to the greatest degree possible.
Many taxpayers in the current economic downturn are struggling to make ends meet, have lost theirs job, are
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The media is buzzing about the latest tax relief company to be under fire for deceptive business practices. And the  FTC’s orders to shut down American Tax Relief for cheating taxpayers out of $60 million comes just weeks before the Federal Trade Commission is slated to enact the “debt relief service” amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to reign in the practices of debt settlement, debt management, debt resolution and credit counseling
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As a tax relief expert, I am happy when I run across educational articles like the one published recently on Suite101.com about how to get IRS tax debt relief without getting scammed.
In light of the recent news stories about Roni Deutch and American Tax Relief under fire for deceptive business practices and cheating taxpayers out of thousands of dollars without delivering actual tax relief, there is no better time than
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I am very excited to share with all of you that our excellent tax relief team at Tax Resolution Services was recognized at the Inc. 500|5000 conference in Washington, DC on October 2, 2010 for our debut on Inc. magazine’s 2010 list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country.
Our team earned the position of 1,691 on Inc’s annual list and ranked #89 in financial services, further distinguishing us as
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The IRS established the Offer in Compromise program to help taxpayers who have experienced significant financial problems get a fresh start.  Although many people somehow feel that their “financial problems” will qualify, in reality only about 26% of those who applied for the Offer in Compromise program (in 2007) were actually accepted.  A perfect example of the other 74% is highlighted in the article below:�
Albert Holland, 70, of Sharon, Conn., was sentenced
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Sometimes back taxes happen to good people. If you owe the IRS money for unpaid taxes, then you are probably feeling overwhelmed by the desire to stick your head in the sand and are in desperate need of professional back tax help. If you owe back taxes you can’t afford to pay, don’t panic. Check out these insider tax tips that can help you obtain immediate tax relief to help
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Celebrities have been making a splash in the news lately; we’ve seen celebrities like Reggie Bush, Paul Hogan and Wesley Snipes make headlines for evading their tax obligations. While the media spotlights celebrity tax evasion stories, it’s not just the rich and famous who end up targeted by the IRS.
It’s a huge mistake to believe that the IRS only goes after the big fish. The truth is, the IRS is
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We’re one week into October and you know what that means? October 15th isn’t that far off. For those of you who filed for a tax extension deadline, now’s the time to get all your ducks in a row so that you’re prepared come next Friday.
As part of our dedication to educating taxpayers on their tax relief options, I’ve compiled a list of our top tax help blog posts here
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And another one bites the dust–The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requested American Tax Relief, a tax resolution firm based in Beverly Hills, California, to shut its doors due to deceptive business practices that cheated American consumers out of some $60 million.
According to the FTC news release, “…In TV, radio and Internet ads, American Tax Relief LLC falsely claims it can settle consumers’ delinquent federal and state taxes for a fraction
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Due to the harsh reality of the current economy, more Americans are filing for bankruptcy. Although there may be a certain negative connotation attached to filing for bankruptcy, it is also an effective way for many people to get fresh new starts.
Filing for bankruptcy is one way in which you can discharge some of your tax liabilities. In fact, many IRS taxes, penalties and interest qualify for complete 100% discharge
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We are in a recession. This is no news. But you may be surprised to know that the IRS is taking the current poor economic state as an opportunity to double and triple their efforts to collect taxpayers’ back taxes and outstanding debts.
Why? Have a look at the video below where I quickly summarize the current economic condition and why taxpayers who owe the IRS need to get expert tax help now and
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September was a busy month! In addition to sharing our regular tax relief news on our website and blog, our team at Tax Resolution Services also launched a series of short tax help videos on Youtube to reach even more taxpayers in need of tax resolution.
So with October just rolling in, I’d like to take a moment and recapture some of our top blog posts from September, just in case
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One of our clients, Brenda V., a taxpayer from West Covina, CA, owed 6 years’ worth of back taxes to the IRS –  amounting to more than $38,000 before qualifying for a tax settlement of $582 through the IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) program. The OIC program enables a taxpayer without the means to pay off IRS debt to permanently settle that debt for less than the amount owed.
Brenda V.
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One of the most desirable options offered by the IRS to financially strapped taxpayers who owe back taxes is its Offer in Compromise program (OIC).
Those who qualify for OIC will be able to settle their tax debt for a sum far less than the amount owed. However, taxpayers need to know that successfully negotiating an OIC, as tax professionals readily admit, is a complex, document-heavy negotiating process that rarely should
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