GAO report says noncompliance with 1099-Misc reporting requirements contributes to the tax gap [GAO-09-238]: Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief & Tax Problem Resolution A “significant problem” may exist regarding the extent to which third party payers fail to submit required Form 1099-MISC information returns, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said…
President’s budget proposal includes funds to improve IRS: Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief & Tax Problem Resolution President Obama’s fiscal year 2010 budget proposal, totaling $3.6 trillion, includes funding “for a robust portfolio of IRS international tax compliance initiatives,” according to budget documents released on Feb. 26. The new administration…
How individuals are affected by tax changes in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief & Tax Problem Resolution The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly referred to as the Recovery Act), which was signed into law on Feb. 17, 2009, makes…
Widow entitled to equitable spousal relief for some years Martinez, TC Memo 2008-165 Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief & Tax Problem Resolution The Tax Court held that a widow was entitled to equitable spousal relief for two of four tax years even though she had knowledge of her and her…
Newly revised 2008 Form 5405, First-Time Homebuyer Credit, reflects Recovery Act IR 2009-14 Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief & Tax Problem Resolution In a news release issued on Feb. 25, 2009, IRS has announced that it has posted a revised version of the 2008 Form 5405, First-Time Homebuyer Credit, to…
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly referred to as the Recovery Act), which was signed into law on Feb. 17, 2009, makes a number of beneficial changes for business. Here’s a review of the more widely applicable provisions that could have an impact on you and your…
President’s FY 2010 budget will propose many major tax changes for businesses and individuals “A New Era of Responsibility: Renewing America‘s Promise,” the Administration’s preview of its FY 2010 budget, is available at http://www.omb.gov Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief & Tax Problem Resolution On Feb. 26, 2009, the Obama Administration…
Energy tax incentives in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief & Tax Problem Resolution The recently enacted “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” (the 2009 economic stimulus act) includes a package of tax incentives to encourage investments in renewable energy projects or…
IRS not obligated to accept offer in compromise Bennett, TC Memo 2008-251 Mike Habib, EA The Tax Court held that the IRS did not abuse its discretion when it refused to accept the taxpayer’s settlement offer, which was higher than the amount it had calculated the taxpayer could pay. Instead…
IRS Speeds Lien Relief for Homeowners Trying to Refinance, or Sell their house Contact Mike Habib, EA to release your IRS Federal Tax lien The Internal Revenue Service announced an expedited process that will make it easier for financially distressed homeowners to avoid having a federal tax lien block refinancing…