Tax Relief Blog

IRS Audits – get represented by the best tax defense

March 1, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

The average person only has a 1 percent chance of being selected for an IRS audit. That’s one drawing you don’t want to win! If you have been chosen, though, it’s important not to panic. How you respond to an IRS audit request can have a big impact on the outcome of the process in your tax defense.

While an IRS audit is undoubtedly stressful and can be a painful, lengthy process in some cases, following these tips will help you get through it:

Read the letter carefully

Not every notice from the IRS is an official audit, but it’s easy to panic when a letter arrives from them. Take your time to read the letter from start to finish. If they are simply requesting verification of something in your taxes, provide the information promptly. You may be able to avoid a formal IRS audit altogether if you respond appropriately in a timely manner as part of your tax defense.

Federal IRS Tax Lien – Fresh Start program helpline 1-877-788-2937

February 20, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

The IRS needs no introduction. However, the IRS is a United States Government body that oversees the collection and processing of taxes of varying kinds from individuals, businesses and corporations. The federal IRS tax lien is filed on taxpayers with unpaid back taxes, is an enforcement taskmaster holding individuals, businesses and corporations accountable for the taxes that are owed to the country. Our Los Angeles based tax representation firm assists clients in SoCal, Long Beach, Santa Ana and all other states in tax controversy matters.

On the other hand; Angelinos, US citizens, businesses and corporations mostly understand and fulfill their tax paying duties with sufficient help from EA, CPAs, tax lawyers and the IRS; that is more than happy to guide those that require guidance pertaining to back tax payments to avoid federal IRS tax lien.

Penalty Abatement – All You Wanted to Know About Penalty Abatement

February 8, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

Penalty abatement is a form of tax debt relief you can avail to significantly reduce the total taxes you owe the IRS.

What is Penalty Abatement?

If you have a tax debt, the IRS will calculate and add penalties & interest on the amount owed. The penalties include a ‘failure to file’ penalty if you have failed to file your returns on time (including extensions), a ‘failure to pay’ penalty if the tax amount has not been paid in full and which is calculated on the basis of the amount you owe. These two penalties are charged on a monthly basis for the entire period until resolution. Further the IRS charges a daily interest on the tax amount you owe. All in all, the each penalty may contribute up to 25% of your total tax bill.

If your failure to pay taxes has been due to financial difficulties, such difficulties are further compounded by the penalties, which continuously keep adding to the total tax debt. So penalty abatement is an option you should definitely consider to achieve some degree of tax debt relief. As professional enrolled agent, Mike Habib is a tax relief expert and can guide you in this matter if you do not feel confident enough to handle it on your own.

Get a free evaluation of your case at 877-788-2937.

IRS Tax Help – for taxpayers facing tax problems

January 20, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

An IRS tax problem can do more than keep you up at night with worry. Unresolved tax problems can lead to liens on your home, levies on your bank account and garnishments being taken from your pay. Get IRS tax help today by calling us at 877-788-2937.

The worst thing that you can do is to ignore a tax problem like unfiled tax returns or unpaid back taxes. As time passes, interest and penalties only accumulate, making that tax debt harder and harder to pay. The IRS isn’t just going to forget about the money that you owe them. You need to take action and get tax help to have the matter resolved.

IRS could revoke your passport if you owe over $50,000 – get back tax resolution

January 16, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

IRS Urges Travelers Requiring Passports to Pay Their Back Taxes or Enter into Payment Agreements;

People Owing $51,000 or More Covered

The Internal Revenue Service today strongly encouraged taxpayers who are seriously behind on their taxes to pay what they owe or enter into a payment agreement with the IRS to avoid putting their passports in jeopardy.

This month, the IRS will begin implementation of new procedures affecting individuals with “seriously delinquent tax debts.” These new procedures implement provisions of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, signed into law in December 2015. The FAST Act requires the IRS to notify the State Department of taxpayers the IRS has certified as owing a seriously delinquent tax debt. See Notice 2018-1. The FAST Act also requires the State Department to deny their passport application or deny renewal of their passport. In some cases, the State Department may revoke their passport.

Get a free brief case evaluation by calling us at 877-788-2937. Don’t let the IRS ruin your life, call today!

Reduce and lower your business property taxes assessment – Los Angeles, CA appeals

January 10, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

Reduce and lower your business personal property taxes assessment – Los Angeles, CA appeals

What Are Business Personal Property Taxes? 571-L Form

Most jurisdictions in the US tax your Business Property and Personal Property used in your business – once per year. Typically, tax rates are reasonable (really?), but many of these cities and counties have suffered revenue shortfalls in recent years, so tax rates have often risen. But many business owners (particularly new owners) wonder what is taxed and when are taxes due? Businesses should take advantage of our free evaluation to see If they can effectively appeal to reduce and lower their business property tax assessment bill. Call now at 877-788-2937.

Offer in compromise for backlogged taxes – get an EA, CPA for Back Taxes

December 18, 2017 | Mike Habib, EA

Offer in compromise to settle your backlogged taxes – get an EA, CPA for Back Taxes

Nothing can be more stressful and alarming than to face the dark side of the IRS. It can be a case were you owe back taxes following an audit, or taxes due in the current year or the previous years, or employment 941 payroll back taxes. A CPA, EA or tax attorney can be of much help with delinquent taxes and secure a tax settlement (IA, PPIA, OIC, CNC).

IRS offer in compromise fresh start tips for:

Unfiled tax returns, unpaid back taxes, 941 payroll issues, wage garnishment release, bank levy release, tax lien release or withdrawal, RO revenue officer help, IRS audits, IRS appeals, audit reconsideration if you have not addressed your audit initially, penalty abatement and various tax resolution options.

Get a free evaluation of your case at 877-788-2937.

IRS Tax Levy – release your levy today 1-877-788-2937

December 8, 2017 | Mike Habib, EA

An IRS Tax Levy is perhaps defaulting taxpayers’ worst nightmare but it is not altogether a rare occurrence and statistics place the number of Angelinos in Los Angeles, and American individuals, or businesses who are levied by the IRS; in millions every year.

A tax levy is by no means a cruel and unusual punishment but is a logical course of action against intentionally defaulting taxpayers by an arm of the government which collects the financial resources needed to run the country.

Paying taxes is every citizen’s duty and it is what is owed to the country by a private citizen, company or enterprise. Failure to pay taxes results in consequences. However, in all fairness a tax levy isn’t the first course of action taken by the IRS to ensure payment of taxes.

So what is a tax levy, why is it to be avoided at all costs and how does it prove to be an effective tool against defaulting taxpayers; read further to know more.

Call our Los Angeles based tax representation firm at 877-788-2937.

2017 year-end tax planning letter

November 20, 2017 | Mike Habib, EA

Dear Client:

Congress appears poised to enact a major tax reform law that could potentially make fundamental changes in the way you and your family calculate your federal income tax bill, and the amount of federal tax you will pay. This letter is designed to help you cope with the changes Congress is hammering into shape right now—to take advantage of tax breaks that may be heading your way, and to soften the impact of any crackdowns. Keep in mind, however, that while most experts expect a major tax law to be enacted this year, it’s by no means a sure bet. So keep a close eye on the news and don’t swing into action until the ink is dry on the President’s signature of the tax reform bill.

Client tax planning letter – fall 2017

October 17, 2017 | Mike Habib, EA

Dear Client:

The following is a summary of important tax developments that have occurred in the past three months that may affect you, your family, your investments, and your livelihood. Please call us for more information about any of these developments and what steps you should implement to take advantage of favorable developments and to minimize the impact of those that are unfavorable.

The Trump Administration and select members of Congress have released a “unified framework” for tax reform. The document provides more detail than a number of other tax reform documents that have emerged from the Administration over the past few months, but it still leaves many specifics to be worked out by the tax-writing committees (i.e. the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee).