Money earned abroad by American corporations is free from U.S. taxes until it is returned to the United States. However, once these foreign earnings are repatriated, they are taxed at a rate of 35%. The current tax code allows multinational companies to avoid this tax, but only if they invest in certain domestic assets such… Continue reading →
Unfiled Taxes
Back Taxes and Small Businesses -Tips to Avoid Tax Debt
Back Tax Issues for Small Businesses What back tax issues are commonly encountered by small businesses? Due to the complexity of tax law, many small business owners do not know how to use available deductions to reduce their lax liability and therefore end up with tax balances that are more than the business can afford… 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 →
IRS Itemized Deductions and Volunteer Work at Schools
Interesting questions come up everyday at our tax firm. On the mind of many parents particularly those with part time or full time self-employment, relates to how their volunteer work for their child’s school might affect them from a tax standpoint. Now that is October, children have settled into their classrooms and many schools have… Continue reading →
He Owed the IRS $80,000 in Back Taxes. We Reduced His Tax Debt to Zero!
Steve H. came to Professional Tax Resolution after receiving notice of a wage garnishment from his largest customer. Steve, a technology consultant, had failed to file tax returns for six years and, according to IRS calculations, owed over $80,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest. Tax settlement plans for taxpayers with numerous un-filed tax returns… Continue reading →
Haven’t filed your taxes in years? Don’t give up! Some Back Tax Tips.
Seeking Back Tax Help Finding back tax help can be so confusing and stressful that some taxpayers simply give up. When attempting to resolve IRS issues, the help of a qualified professional can be invaluable. Yet finding the right person for the job can be a difficult task in itself. Many types of companies advertise… Continue reading →
