April 15th has come and gone–if you’re one of many struggling taxpayers who either did not have enough money to pay your taxes in full or have not yet filed your return, there’s still hope!
The key is to file any tax returns that are due as soon as possible to avoid additional interest, penalties and potential IRS collection tactics, such as a levy on your bank account.
Even if you were
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Every year, millions of taxpayers fail to file legally required tax returns by the April 15th deadline, and this year that number is expected to rise due to the economic recession and the dramatic increase in unemployment.
If you have unfiled tax returns it is always better to file them — whether they’re a couple days or a couple years late — than to not file them at all. Filing any
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There are only two days left until the April 15th tax filing deadline.
For taxpayers who are not yet ready with their tax returns, it’s time to buckle down. Whether you haven’t filed your taxes because you’ve been busy or because you don’t have enough money to pay your taxes in full, it’s time to get serious about your tax return in order to avoid IRS tax problems.
I recently appeared on
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With just days until federal and state taxes are due, taxpayers who cannot afford to pay their 2009 taxes need to know that they still have IRS tax relief options they can utilize in order to avoid severe IRS penalties and the long-term consequences of unfiled tax returns.
If you don’t have enough money to pay the IRS this year, send in a $10 check with your tax returns on April
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As the April 15th tax filing deadline fast approaches, taxpayers who owe the IRS back taxes may be desperately searching for “quick fix” tax settlements to resolve their IRS debt.
I strongly urge to not fall for these “fast and easy” tax relief settlements–especially if you have not done extensive research on the tax relief company.
A recent MSNBC article cautioned taxpayers against falling for tax resolution promises that sound too good
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With the deadline to file federal and state income tax returns just around the corner, struggling taxpayers unable to pay their tax bills will need to know how to get the tax relief they need.
I will cap off my weekly appearances on the nationally syndicated series “The Big Biz Tax Day Countdown” with a live in studio appearance on Big Biz TV to give out free, last-minute tax relief advice
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For those who thought the heat from the UBS-IRS deal has passed, it’s time to think again.
The United States and Switzerland recently announced a new protocol where it will allow the Swiss government to provide information to the IRS on U.S. account holders of Swiss bank UBS.
According to Journal of Accountancy, “The protocol has been approved by the Swiss Federal Council and was signed in Washington on Wednesday, but the
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Russ and Sully with the Big Biz Show welcomed back Brian Compton, President of Tax Resolution Services, for more tax relief wisdom – this time about IRS debt and bankruptcy. People are forced to file bankruptcy for different reasons. And I know a lot of folks filed bankruptcy last year because they lost their jobs or they lost their pension.
Bankruptcy is really designed to give people a fresh start, people
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One of the best ways to stay out of IRS trouble is to educate yourself on what your tax obligations are, how to avoid common tax mistakes, and where to find tax help.
To continue our compilation of top tax help topics, we have listed our top “go-to” tax information resources. Got tax questions? Check out our tax help solutions.
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Tax Help Glossary
Tax jargon can get convoluted and confusing. If you do
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Are you paying more to Uncle Sam than you need to be?
Surely no one wants to give the IRS extra cash that would otherwise stay in their own pockets. My partner Brian Compton recently shared some expert tax help tips on the Big Biz Show on how taxpayers can minimize their tax bill this year by taking full advantage of their allowable tax deductions.
Below are some top tax deductions taxpayers
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Tax resolution scams are on the rise as unethical tax relief companies are taking advantage of the increased number of taxpayers under threat of IRS audits and back taxes.
Because the IRS is increasing enforcement to unprecedented levels, there’s been an increase in the number of unethical tax resolution scams preying on people who owe back taxes. This year we’ve already seen rising numbers of consumer complaints about tax resolution scams.
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Believe it or not, April 15th is only about two weeks away.  For taxpayers who are still finalizing their tax returns, we have gathered some of our top last minute tax filing tips for you.
By filing on time, you can avoid severe IRS penalties that could add up quickly over the course of a few years. Make sure that you are protecting your financial well-being by seeking tax help when
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Believe it or not, the IRS is doing its best to provide tax help to struggling taxpayers.
According to the IRS news room website, IRS will hold hundreds of special Saturday open houses to give struggling taxpayers more opportunity to work directly with IRS employees to resolve tax issues. The offices will be open on March 27 and three additional Saturdays in the spring and early summer. Future dates, times and
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Fiscal year 2009 saw 1.425 million examinations of individual tax returns – the most seen all decade. The IRS also filed more than 3 million bank levies and nearly 1 million tax liens – also the most seen all decade.
Individuals and businesses – both big and small – can be financially crippled if they fail to meet their tax obligations. Congress has sent another $12.2 billion to the IRS this
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As unemployment continues to rise and many Americans struggle to pay their monthly bills, less people are expected to file their taxes by the April 15th deadline, including those unable to pay their IRS bill.
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,
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