Listen to my interview with Mind Your Bizness Show host Danielle Hampson. On “Talk to the Tax Expert,” we discuss what to do if you find yourself in financial difficulty and can’t afford to pay your tax bill this year.

In 2009, we can expect more tax audits and IRS actions against tax cheats. It’s a remarkable statistic, but 50% of the American tax paying public either haven’t filed appropriate tax returns or owe money.

Listen to this segment to find out what to do or what not to do when filing your 2009 tax returns.

First of all, know that not filing your tax returns is the worst thing you can do.

Even if you don’t have any money to pay, send in a check for $5 or $10 with your return so you don’t get hit with a 25% failure to file penalty. And even if you file an extension, make sure you’ve paid in 100% of your tax liability.

And be sure to avoid some of the most common mistakes when filing your tax return.

** If you are in trouble with the IRS, our specialized staff of attorneys, CPAs, EAs and tax professionals can help. Visit the Tax Resolution Services web site  for a free tax relief consultation or call us at 866-477-7762.

About Danielle Hampson: As a multi-lingual international business consultant Danielle Hampson has traveled the world helping business executives develop and implement global marketing strategies.  As the founder of a business networking organization – The Art of Networking, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs develop and improve their networking skills. She frequently speaks on the art of networking to the private and public sectors. She is an author on that very topic and is an Advisory Business Education Council Member for the Arizona Department of Education.

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