Tax Relief Blog How falling interest rates and the declining stock market affect tax and estate planning
Lower interest rate could result in higher taxes
Articles Posted in Past Due Tax Returns
Credit card debt triggers tax problems – know your options
Did you know that forgiven credit card debt triggered taxable income
Mike Habib, EA
myIRSTaxRelief.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.
IRS Tax Problems? Get Resolution today – here’s why
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. Douglas H. Shulman, the new IRS Commissioner, he will first concentrate on Enforcement, then secondly its Service! Are you saying where is the kinder and gentler IRS?
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Statement of Commissioner Douglas H. Shulman
I want to extend my thanks to the members of the Senate and the Senate Finance Committee, especially Chairman Baucus and Senator Grassley. I also want to thank President Bush for nominating me and Treasury Secretary Paulson for his support.
The Internal Revenue Service touches virtually every adult, every business and every non-profit organization in America. It is an honor to assume the leadership of this critical agency. I recognize the great responsibility I have been given and will work to ensure that the IRS is fair, impartial and respects the rights of all taxpayers.
As Commissioner, I will concentrate on both enforcement and service. For the majority of Americans who pay their taxes willingly and on time, there must be clear guidance, accessible education and outstanding service. Our aim should be to make it as easy as possible for citizens to pay the correct amount of taxes in the most efficient and least burdensome manner possible.
IRS 2008 list of notorious tax scams
IRS unveils 2008 list of notorious tax scams – the “Dirty Dozen”
Tax Negotiation Buyer Beware Report
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 you they can get all the penalties and interest wiped out. They’ll lie to you and tell you they’ll settle with the IRS for “pennies on the dollar” when they know damn well you don’t possibly qualify for the Offer in Compromise program.
How do they get away with this? Easy, most of the people you talk to at these unscrupulous firms are sales representatives. They have NO license to protect. You don’t actually speak to the EA (Enrolled Agent), the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or the attorney that these firms claim to have. Nope, you speak to some slimy unlicensed salesman. Some of these firms make up titles like Tax Resolution Specialist, or Tax Consultant. What a scam! In fact, many of these unscrupulous firms aren’t tax firms or law firms at all, they’re just sales organizations!
Past due tax return what to do
Help Yourself by Filing Past-Due Tax Returns
Mike Habib, EA
myIRSTaxRelief.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.
Payroll tax levy Employment tax levies Payroll Tax Problem
IRS provides guidance on new rules for employment tax levies
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 (CDP) notice.
What is an Offer In Compromise OIC – Why you need professional representation
As per the IRS Offer in Compromise
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 last resort after taxpayers have explored all other available payment options. The IRS resolves less than one percent of all balance due accounts through the OIC program.
Partnership tax vs. Individual tax return Problem Resolution
Supreme Court won’t review case holding that partner must pay tax on escrowed disputed funds
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 tax on his distributive share of the partnership’s income, notwithstanding that the partnership’s receipts had been placed in escrow pending the outcome of a suit by the individual against the other partner.
