Tax scams are vicious. Aside from the unethical motives that drive a firm to pose as a tax relief agency and target consumers who are in tax debt, stressed out and unsure where to turn for advise, it is downright low. Unfortunately tax relief scams are a common topic these days. With the increasing number of fraudulent ‘tax relief’ firms out there, there is a growing need to fight back
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It is horrible for consumers to live life with IRS troubles (collections or audit).  But what can be worse than life with IRS troubles is not feeling like there is support.
Over the many years I have been a tax problem resolution expert, I learned that when most people are feeling alone with their IRS troubles and need help, they flock to the internet for tax help.  That is why I
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Think America’s royal family – celebrities – receive special treatment for the IRS? Ask the many celebrities who landed in tax trouble in 2010.
Her name is Jaime Pressly.
She’s best known for her role in the TV show My Name Is Earl.
You’ve seen her. She’s the pretty blond in the show, Earl’s ex-wife with a southern accent so annoyingly shrill no polite southerner would keep her company.
Pressly is funny, to be
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On a recent interview with Deborah at RTTNews.com we discussed the new types of incentives that can be great tax help for our clients in 2011. Here is a brief run through of some of the tax relief solutions that I  touched on during my interview and where you can find more information on each one:

Green energy or anything that is environmentally friendly. Read more about 2011 green tax incentives
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Happy New Year!
By the time you read this, you’ll have rung in the New Year. So what about those New Year’s resolutions? Spending more time with loved ones? Working less? Getting in shape with a new gym membership?
Those are the standards, right? They’re good ones: We should all spend more time with loved ones, work less, and be in better shape.
But if you’re one of the thousands of U.S. taxpayers
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Even the IRS is feeling the festive holiday spirit! And this means possibly a bit of tax relief in time for the holidays. The bureau announced this month that they have over $164.6 million in undelivered refund checks and want to deliver them to their rightful owners. What does this mean for you? If you are one of the 111,893 taxpayers who are owed a refund check but never received
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Yahoo’s Associated Content is a great site that enables professionals and experts to share and publish their knowledge with millions of readers. This diverse community offers content from across the web, featuring contributors who offer expert content and information.
So I was honored when I got the news that Associated Content has recognized me as an expert Business and Finance Contributor based on my professional experience coupled with my library of informative and well-written
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It’s a fact that 26 million Americans have a tax problem. That is every 1 in 6 taxpayers! If you find yourself struggling to get a good night’s sleep, are constantly stressed and worrying about the IRS and your tax debt, now is the time to seek tax help!
These stats show that you are not alone! There is help, whether you are facing back taxes, payroll tax problems or wage garnishments.
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The IRS is increasing enforcement to unprecedented levels and with tax relief firms making regular headlines for misrepresenting their ability to resolve IRS problems, it is now more important than ever for taxpayers to check the reputation of prospective tax relief providers, such as their BBB (Better Business Bureau) rating.

The tax resolution industry has become fierce in light of the wobbly current economic conditions – this means that the
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I’ve blogged before about how IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman has pledged greater flexibility for taxpayers who have fallen on hard times and owe IRS back taxes.  However, it’s still important to remember that “Revenue” is still the IRS’s middle name.
Due to the economic challenges of the current recession, more tax settlements than ever are expected to be submitted to the IRS this year. While taxpayers with back taxes
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With IRS enforcement on the rise – more people than ever will need expert and qualified IRS tax relief. If you’ve put yourself in a situation for which you could be prosecuted on tax charges, there’s something you should know: Your chances of convictions are high.
There are not many situations scarier than being in tax trouble. Whether you’re worried about the tax man knocking at the door or staring down
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I recently provided advice about how to successfully file tax returns and avoid potential IRS back taxes during my interview on the Big Biz Show. I discussed the penalties of filing late returns and urged people to seek extensions the proper way in order to avoid failure to file penalties such as fines up to $25,000 per year and/or sentences of one year in prison per each un-filed year.  Due
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Most of the time, we hear stories about taxpayers seeking tax help from tax relief experts, but who does the IRS turn to when it comes to resolving tax problems?
Recently our team at Tax Resolution Services received a cold call from a taxpayer in IRS trouble. It turns out, the taxpayer was referred to our expert team of tax attorneys, CPAs, and Certified Tax Resolution Specialists by her daughter, who
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With the rise in unemployment, less people are expected to file their taxes by the April 15th deadline.
H&R Block recently announced that year-to-date tax returns prepared have fallen by 8.2% from the prior year. While some taxpayers are opting to prepare their taxes themselves or using tax preparation software to save on fees, there are also many Americans who simply can’t afford to pay their taxes.
There are many reasons why
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An experienced tax attorney or Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS) can help taxpayers secure offer in compromise settlements, IRS payment plans, penalty abatement, innocent spouse relief, release of liens or levies, non-filer issues and many other tax settlements. Before you hire professional tax help for resolving your IRS problems, you need to get informed on how to choose a good tax relief expert.
While taxpayers are allowed to represent themselves before
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