Identity thieves are very clever. They not only steal credit cards and drain bank accounts; in 2011, the Internal Revenue Service reported the number of fraudulent tax returns associated with identity theft at 940,000 returns, resulting in $6.5 billion in associated fraudulent refunds – according to J. Russell George, head…
What do tax lawyers charge as far as cost and fees? When taxpayers are faced with tax problems such as unpaid back taxes or IRS audits, they usually seek the help of a tax attorney. Taxpayers have the right to be represented by a licensed and IRS approved representative, known…
No one really wants to get themselves into the situation of owing back taxes. Unfortunately, it happens; and it happens most often when people are going through a difficult time including facing unemployment, life and relationship changes, and even medical problems. The present state of the economy certainly isn’t making…
Our firm prides itself for providing various tax services to many Union members. Services such as: • Tax preparation service: we will professionally prepare your federal and state tax returns, • Tax planning: we will work with you to legally strategize and minimize your tax liability, • Tax problems: we…
If you haven’t paid back taxes, penalties, or interest – you may be able to work with us to apply for an Offer in Compromise (OIC) with the IRS in order to get compliant, alleviate your issues with the IRS collectors, and move forward. An OIC is an agreement to…
When faced with tax problems by the IRS or the state, you should consider professional help and representation by a tax attorney. A licensed representative aka power of attorney can resolve a number of tax problems: – Back taxes: a tax attorney can settle your unpaid back taxes in different…
Often, married taxpayers choose to file a joint tax return because of certain benefits this filing status allows. Unfortunately, there are times because of divorce, separation, or other circumstances that one spouse becomes liable for taxes, interest, or penalties due to improper filing or reporting of their partner. If you…
Tax returns for registered domestic partners, including same-sex spouses, can be complex. The laws in your state, and more specifically community property laws, dictate how you file and which deductions you can claim. There are nine community property states in the nation: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas,…
The services of an enrolled agent for tax problem go a long way in resolving your IRS related tax issues. Though there are other tax professionals like tax attorneys and CPAs, in certain circumstances, it is best to take the help of enrolled agents. The question is ‘what are these…
Like a Ninja assassin, a bank levy strikes without a peep. How and when, no one knows. One day your debit/credit card will be working fine, but the next day your card will be rejected while making purchases or while trying to draw cash from the ATM. The IRS bank…