The tax-exempt Kabbalah Centre and many of its charities is being investigated by the Internal Revenue Service for financial improprieties. Many of the charities are backed and supported by celebrities. Madonna had even replaced the CEO of one of the charities, Raising Malawi. The singer later moved the charity out of the Kabbalah Centre’s office… Continue reading →
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Increased Funding for IRS Enforcement Means Avoiding the IRS Is Harder Than Ever
With $1.1B more funding, enforcement is going to be increased. It is always better to approach the IRS before they approach you. The clear message for taxpayers is that they should take whatever steps are necessary to become income tax compliant.
Unfiled Tax Returns or Back Tax Troubles? Here is Some Back Tax Guidance
Can You Get Help With Back Taxes? If you are like many Americans who are having trouble keeping up with finances these days then you may have also found yourself a year or two behind on paying your taxes. Perhaps you even skipped filing for a few years. Left unresolved, unpaid tax debt or unfiled… Continue reading →
Is Your Tax Refund Held Up Because of Your Spouse’s Tax Debt? You May Be Eligible for Innocent Spouse Relief.
Your spouse has a tax liability and you do not. Perhaps their liability was incurred under circumstances for which you are not liable. If you are owed a tax refund but are having trouble attaining it, the innocent spouse relief measure may help you.
New York Yankee Fan Catches Jeter’s Ball and Gets Hit With Gift Tax
On Saturday, July 9, 2011, Derek Jeter achieved his 3,000th hit at Yankee Stadium. It was even a home run and one lucky fan caught the ball—a six dollar item now worth hundreds of thousands. The fan, Christian Lopez, uncharacteristically returned the ball to Jeter. His unselfish gesture was rewarded with a luxury suite for… Continue reading →
Is the IRS Finally Easing Up On Taxpayers? For Tax Liens, the Answer is Yes.
In recognition of the huge, long term negative effects a Tax Lien has upon taxpayers, the IRS has announced that it will initiate a series of new policies and programs to help taxpayers pay back taxes and avoid tax liens. Read on for more information.
