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 →
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Tax Lien and Tax Levy Facts – The Expert Advice You Need
What is a Tax Lien? A tax lien is a claim against one or more of a taxpayer’s assets. It is issued by the IRS or State Tax Agency for the purpose of insuring payment of a tax debt. The tax lien gives the issuing tax agency priority over other potential creditors with respect to… 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 →
Tax Liens – How to Avoid Your Information Being Published
In order to encourage compliance in the payment of outstanding tax debts, the California Franchise Tax Board is authorized to publish a list of the 250 largest state tax delinquencies in excess of $100,000. The list only includes amounts for which official tax liens have been recorded. Since the list is a matter of public… Continue reading →
States Offer Short Sale Assistance to Taxpayers
When assisting clients with complicated tax settlements, taxpayers often find that the IRS and States have filed tax liens to protect their interests in back taxes owed. Tax liens can cause numerous problems, including damage to credit reports and also make the sale of property more difficult. Many people, who are facing financial difficulties, are… 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.
