The help of a qualified professional can be an invaluable asset when attempting to resolve a tax debt issue. However, finding the right person for the job can be a difficult task in itself. Many companies that advertise tax settlement help are made up of salespeople and marketing agents who know very little about negotiating… Continue reading →
Settlements
IRS Tax Debt Alert – Tax Advocate Services Limited by Budget Cuts.
The IRS Taxpayer Advocates Services are being forced to eliminate some of the services they offer, at least temporarily due to budget limitations. What are they cutting back on? In a blow to taxpayers, they will no longer deal with cases where the problem involves an IRS delay in processing tax documents. Of course as… Continue reading →
Tax Liens – How to Remove an IRS or State Tax Lien From Your Credit Report
The most effective tool the IRS has for collecting tax debt are tax liens. What’s worse is that they are very difficult to get removed. Even after you pay off the tax debt, the tax lien will stay on your credit report for up to seven years. Only after they have expired will they be… Continue reading →
An Alternative to an Offer in Compromise – Partial Payment Installment Plan.
The Partial Payment Installment Agreement allows a taxpayer to settle an outstanding tax liability for less than the full amount owed. Although it achieves much the same end result as the more popular Offer in Compromise, it is less well know and less frequently used. In spite of certain drawbacks, the Partial Payment Installment Agreement… Continue reading →
Payment Installment Options for an IRS Offer in Compromise
The IRS Offer in Compromise tax settlement option allows a taxpayer with an outstanding tax liability to settle the debt for less than the full amount owed. Although the Offer in Compromise has very specific acceptance criteria and may be difficult to obtain, it is a very attractive tax debt settlement option for those taxpayers… Continue reading →
Sending your kids to a summer day camp? Some of the expenses may qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit.
When trying to determine tax settlement strategies, the best is to not incur the balance to begin with! Here is one tip to help you lower your tax liability. If you paid for someone to provide care for your child while you, your spouse, or both were either working or looking for work, you may… Continue reading →
