Mrs. M. was referred to us by a local attorney. Her husband had recently passed away and, shortly after his death, she became aware of an outstanding IRS tax liability in the amount of an astonishing $1,200,000. Mrs. M. had had no knowledge of this tax debt before her husband’s death. A few months later… Continue reading →
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IRS Tax Debt – Don’t Just Ignore It – Resolve Tax Debt Before the IRS Collects
Most people who have IRS debt do not find themselves in that situation due to an unwillingness to pay their fair share of taxes. It is much more common that taxpayers find themselves owing the IRS either due to a mistake on a previously filed income tax return or some unavoidable circumstance such as a… Continue reading →
IRS Tax Tips for the Unemployed – What to Know When Money is Tight
If you are unemployed you are probably worried about many other things but there are some tax consequences and conversely some tax breaks that result from being unemployed. Here are some facts that unemployed taxpayers will need to know when filing a 2011 tax return on April 15 2012. 1. Severance packages, Accumulated sick leave, Vacation, and Holiday pay are… Continue reading →
If You Have Unreported Income You May Get a Letter from the IRS
Understanding The IRS “Soft Notice” Pilot Program to Encourage Income Reporting Compliance In 2007, the IRS launched a pilot program designed to decrease the tax gap by identifying unreported income. Under this pilot program, which is still in effect, IRS notices are issued to taxpayers when there is a discrepancy between the income reported on their tax… Continue reading →
IRS Offer in Compromise – A Review of Eligibility Guidelines
We get a number of calls inquiring about the IRS Offer in Compromise Program. While an IRS Offer in Compromise is a very effective tax settlement option for a very well defined group of taxpayers, it is definitely not the optimum solution for anyone with an unresolved tax debt. The acceptance criteria for an Offer… Continue reading →
Can the IRS Take my Home Because I Owe Unpaid Taxes?
A common fear is that the IRS may take your valuable assets to pay off unpaid taxes. The fact is, if you owe the IRS money they have a legal right to seize your possessions, including your home but the reality is, you have the ability stop or resolve the problem before it gets to… Continue reading →
