How falling interest rates and the declining stock market affect tax and estate planning Mike Habib, EA myIRSTaxRelief.com Interest rates have dropped significantly in recent months and may drop even more given the state of the economy. Sagging rates can have a significant impact on many tax and estate planning…
Did you know that forgiven credit card debt triggered taxable income Mike Habib, EAmyIRSTaxRelief.com A new Tax Court case illustrates how a taxpayer generally has taxable income when a credit card company agrees to accept a reduced payment in settlement of his or her account. Background. A solvent debtor usually…
If you owe the IRS, you’re better off resolving your tax debt now. As you know, tax problems do not go away by themselves! Stop IRS wage garnishment today, stop IRS bank levy today, and release IRS tax lien today. As you can see from the statement below by Mr.…
IRS unveils 2008 list of notorious tax scams – the “Dirty Dozen” Mike Habib, EA myIRSTaxRelief.com IRS has recently unveiled its latest list of notorious tax scams, which it calls the “Dirty Dozen,” highlighted by Internet phishing scams and several frivolous tax arguments. New to the “Dirty Dozen” this year…
How to compare tax relief and resolution service companies? Customer…Beware! How To Keep From Getting Ripped Off? Many “Tax Negotiation” companies out there will absolutely rip you off. These unscrupulous firms will take your money regardless of whether they can help you or not. They’ll lie to you and tell…
Recurring item deduction exception allowed for payroll taxes on bonuses and vacation pay Mike Habib, EA myIRSTaxRelief.com In a Revenue Procedure, IRS has provided a safe harbor accounting method for accrual method taxpayers that incur Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax and Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) tax (i.e., payroll…
Help Yourself by Filing Past-Due Tax Returns Mike Habib, EAmyIRSTaxRelief.com Most citizens voluntarily file their tax returns and pay their taxes. Most people explain it by saying they want to pay their fair share. Others file to get a refund, claim a credit or avoid breaking the law. There are…
IRS provides guidance on new rules for employment tax levies Mike Habib, EA The IRS has issued interim guidance to its directors and collection area offices that explains when it is permissible to issue a levy to collect employment taxes without first giving the taxpayer a pre-levy collection due process…
As per the IRS Offer in Compromise Mike Habib, EA If taxpayers are unable to pay a tax debt in full and an installment agreement is not an option, they may be able to take advantage of an offer in compromise (OIC). Generally, an OIC should be viewed as a…
Supreme Court won’t review case holding that partner must pay tax on escrowed disputed funds Mike Habib, EA The Supreme Court has declined to review a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit that an individual who was a partner in a partnership had to pay…