The Federal Budget Deficit is a large concern and the IRS has become more vigilant with tax enforcement. The IRS is already paying more attention to returns that might have been passed over for an audit in years past. With more audits occurring, more and more people are concerned about making small mistakes that might flag their tax return for an audit. Taxes are… Continue reading →
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IRS Back Tax Tips – Help with Late Tax Bills – Pay Your Tax Debt
Did you receive an IRS notice that you owe back taxes? While owing money can be a big worry, ignoring the problem will only make things worse. There are options to pay your tax debt, even if you can’t do it all at once. If you need help with tax resolution because you owe back taxes,… Continue reading →
IRS Audit Red Flags – What the IRS is looking for – Tax Tips Part 1
Most people have a great fear of getting audited. Audits can be long, expensive and can require a lot of supporting documentation and professional guidance. There are actually three types of Audits that an individual or business can experience, a field, office, or correspondence audit. Each comes with a different set of requirements to find a tax resolution. Of course the… Continue reading →
Have IRS Tax Debt? Need a New Passport? The GAO wants to know.
As of the end of fiscal 2010, the balance of reported unpaid federal taxes was about $330 billion according to the IRS. This is a huge amount and as we have written about in the past, the enforcement of the tax laws and the tax code is on Government Accountability Office’s list of high-risk areas…. Continue reading →
Tax Levy – Understanding and Resolving IRS and State Tax Levies
Do you have or know someone with a tax levy? A tax levy is serious, it is the actual seizure of a taxpayer’s property by either the IRS or a State Tax Agency. It is one of the final steps in the enforced collection process and is usually exercised only after all previous attempts to… Continue reading →
Penalty Abatements and Penalty Waivers. What are they and how to qualify.
Penalty Adjustments and Penalty Waivers The assessment of penalties and interest are methods designed by the IRS and State Tax Agencies to encourage the timely filing and payment of taxes. These charges are imposed when a taxpayer fails to meet a filing deadline or fails to pay a tax amount when it is due. The… Continue reading →
