IRS Audits

Have You Been Notified of an IRS Tax Audit? Help is Available.

September 2, 2013 | Mike Habib, EA

About 1.1% of taxpayers are selected for a tax audit each year. The IRS examines tax returns to verify that the tax reported is correct. Some of those people are selected randomly, others have items on their returns which raise a red flag and trigger the audit. Whichever category you fall into, you should know your rights, know what to expect, and know that you are entitled to be represented by a tax professional that can assist you with every aspect of the audit.

Upon receiving a letter informing you of the audit, you’ll be required to phone within 10 days to acknowledge the letter and schedule an appointment. It’s important that you do this in a timely fashion. Within the letter, or during that call, you will be advised on what items are being called into question. Depending upon your ability to obtain the supporting documentation, you will make an appointment with the IRS auditing agent. You may choose to have representation before you make that appointment, because a tax specialist will advise you of the time frame you’ll need to prepare for the meeting and in most cases you do not have to appear, your representative, power of attorney, would handle the audit for you.

Tax Help for the Entertainment Industry – The Enrolled Agent Advantage

April 8, 2013 | Mike Habib, EA

If you work in the entertainment industry you know that it has its share of advantages, but it can get tricky at tax time. Depending upon your role – whether you are an entertainer or involved in one of the many other aspects of the industry – you know how busy your schedule gets and how complex your income and expense records can be. The IRS still requires you to file your income tax returns on time, and accurately.

In all probability your return isn’t quite as straightforward as someone who works at a corporation, goes to the same job every day, and gets a weekly or monthly check with all of the taxes taken and accounted for. That’s why it’s even more important to get the right kind of help during tax season; for some entertainers, it may also be advisable to get guidance throughout the year due to the complexity of transactions for income, expenses, and investments particular to this industry.

Don’t compromise on your tax representation!

A tax professional with experience in the entertainment industry can provide you with the best advice.

Our tax firm led by Mike Habib, EA, handles various tax aspects for clients in the Entertainment Industry, for a free confidential consultation, call us today at 877-788-2937.

Red Flags that Might Trigger an IRS Tax Audit Part 2 of 2

February 28, 2013 | Mike Habib, EA

Continued from our prior blog post.

The Most Common IRS Red Flags that could trigger a Tax Audit:

16. Claiming 100% business use of a vehicle – When you depreciate a car, you have to list on IRS Form 4562 of what percentage of its use during the year that you claim (testify on a Federal form by your signature) was for business. Claiming 100% business use of an automobile, especially if you have no other vehicles available for use, can be a red flag; so being conservative here is advisable.

Red Flags that Might Trigger an IRS Tax Audit Part 1 of 2

February 15, 2013 | Mike Habib, EA

No one really wants to be audited by the IRS. It’s time consuming, and quite frankly, a headache. You’ve probably wondered at some point who gets audited and why, as well as how you can avoid it. While there is no fool-proof way to avoid an audit; however, there are ways to reduce your chances.

The IRS audits slightly more than 1% of all individual tax returns each year because they do not have the resources and personnel to examine more than that. They do, however, look to audit the returns that are more likely to uncover overstated deductions, unreported income, false claims, or taxpayers that haven’t filed tax returns in a while.

Discounted Tax Services for Union Members: Nationwide IRS tax help

January 15, 2013 | Mike Habib, EA

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 will represent you and resolve any unpaid tax debt, or release tax levies such as wage garnishments, bank levies, unfiled back taxes, offer in compromise, and or affordable payment plans,
• IRS audit representation: do not face the IRS on your own, we can represent you without you appearing,
• Estate & Fiduciary tax: we can prepare and plan your estate and fiduciary tax matter.

For Nationwide Union member call 877-788-2937. Free tax consultation.

Is Your Tax Advisor Right for YOU? Finding the Perfect Match.

December 28, 2012 | Mike Habib, EA

When it comes to choosing a tax professional to resolve a tax problem, represent you before the IRS, or handle complex tax issues, it is important to work with someone with the experience and expertise to deal with your situation effectively. You need to find someone you can rely on and trust. There are a lot of people out there claiming to be “the best,” so how do you choose? Here are some things to keep in mind when looking for the right person to handle your taxes.

Tax Help for Registered Domestic Partners – RDP IRS help

December 7, 2012 | Mike Habib, EA

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, Washington, and Wisconsin. Your state’s laws also determine how you, as a registered domestic partner, file your returns federally with the Internal Revenue Service.

For assistance with all RDP tax services, please contact our firm for a free tax consultation at 877-788-2937.

TAX AUDIT – DO IT SMOOTH

September 21, 2012 | Mike Habib, EA

TAX AUDIT – DO IT SMOOTH

It is not uncommon for the IRS to conduct a tax audit on a company any uncalled day. The very news that the IRS would be paying a visit can cause undue, unnecessary stress for any individual/ organization. While a tax audit is just routine procedure conducted by the IRS, it has however gained a notorious reputation of being an extremely nerve wracking process for the taxpayer. To make the tax audit process an easy journey, the IRS is and has always made best of its attempt.

Brooklyn, NY IRS tax help: Tax relief and tax problem resolution audit attorney Kings County, NY

March 15, 2012 | Mike Habib, EA

Taxpayers in Brooklyn, New York and Kings county can get IRS tax help, tax relief, tax problem resolution, 941 employment payroll tax help, and IRS tax audit help by calling 877-788-2937.

IRS office serving Brooklyn, NY is located at 625 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

How to Handle an IRS Audit

February 2, 2012 | Mike Habib, EA

Amongst several factors that strike fear deep in the hearts of grown American men and women is receiving the IRS audit summons. Even if you have submitted your returns honestly and accurately, it is possible that your accounts may be subjected to an IRS audit. Though you are entitled to know why you are being audited, once you have received the audit communications from the IRS, they just can’t be wished away. You just have to buck up and handle the IRS audit to the satisfaction of the IRS and get yourself off the hook.