Pros and Cons of Outsourcing the Collection of Tax Debt The Senate Finance Committee has recently revived their discussion of outsourcing the collection of back taxes. According to certain estimates, turning the collection of delinquent taxes over to private collection agencies would save the government more than two billion dollars over a period of ten… Continue reading →
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Can the IRS Keep Your Refund?
It is tax refund time and most taxpayers already have a plan for their tax refund. They will save it, invest it, spend it or maybe do a little of each. However, some taxpayers will file their tax return and never receive a refund. This is due to the fact that the IRS can… Continue reading →
Tax Debt Settled Using Multi-Step Resolution
Tax Debt Settled Using Multi-Step Tax Resolution Plan A successful tax resolution plan often requires a creative approach that may include a variety of tax settlement methods used in various combinations. Such a plan often begins with an attempt to reduce the amount of the outstanding tax liability though the filing of back tax returns… Continue reading →
Is an Offer in Compromise Right for You?
Is an Offer in Compromise the Right Tax Settlement Option for You? An Offer in Compromise is a tax settlement option that allows a delinquent taxpayer to settle a back tax balance for less than the full amount owed. While it is an excellent way for a taxpayer who meets the IRS eligibility criteria to… Continue reading →
Do Not Ignore Mail from the IRS….
Why You Should Not Ignore Mail from the IRS – Although the issuance of an IRS Notice of Deficiency is usually the first step in the collection of an outstanding tax liability, ignoring it can have serious consequences. The Notice of Deficiency is an official communication from the IRS informing a taxpayer that the tax amount… Continue reading →
The Tax Debt Debate
The Tax Debt Debate – One interesting provision of the Tax Extenders Bill that is currently stalled in the United States Senate is the privatization of tax debt collection activities. The Tax Extenders Bill, which is unlikely to be voted on again this month, contains a clause that suggests turning delinquent tax accounts over to private collection… Continue reading →
