Tax Relief Blog

Amended Tax Return – How To – What You Need to Know

July 26, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

Today we’re going to be looking at a few amended tax return tips and looking at what you should know about the process. Okay, so let’s say you were very well-prepared this year, and that you filed your tax return well in advance. The pressure was off, and now you could sit back, relax, and wait to do the same thing again next year. But wait. In your haste to get it filed on time, you failed to declare some additional income from freelance work you forgot about. Now is the time to start searching for amended tax return services. Filing an amended tax return may sound simple enough, but there are a number of pitfalls to watch out for, which could hurt you financially. That’s the last thing we want to happen to you, which is why for today’s article, we’re going to share a few useful tips with you to help you amend your tax return and look at what you need to know.

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Client tax planning letter – Q2 2018

July 16, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

Dear Clients:

The following is a summary of important tax developments that have occurred in April, May, and June of 2018 that may affect you, your family, your investments, and your livelihood. Please call us for more information about any of these developments and what steps you should implement to take advantage of favorable developments and to minimize the impact of those that are unfavorable.

The IRS released a new draft version of the 2018 Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. The new Form is markedly different from the 2017 version of the form and would replace the current Form 1040, as well as the Form 1040A and the Form 1040EZ. In addition to reflecting a number of changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA; P.L. 115-97, 12/22/2017), the “postcard” draft form is about half the size of the current version and contains far fewer lines than its predecessor. However, this reduction in length is countered by the fact that the draft form has six new accompanying schedules.

Representation help: Individual or a business that just received an audit letter: IRS or State tax agency

July 6, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

If you were to ask most Angelenos in SoCal, or around the country, what would the worst thing you could receive in the mail, chances are at least 90% of the people you asked would say that getting an audit letter from the IRS, FTB, EDD, CDTFA, BOE or on much misinformation that is circulating around the internet.

The Internal Revenue Service or IRS and the State Tax agency, FTB, EDD, CDTFA, BOE for your state are responsible for collecting the tax revenue that is owed to the Federal Government and State Government, respectively, based on the applicable tax codes. Along with that goes all of the necessary power that it needs in order to execute its responsibilities.

When the IRS has identified those individuals or businesses in greater Los Angeles, or any other metro city in America, who they are needing to bring in for a formal one on one interview with, they will send out a formal letter stating that the person or business receiving the letter is being audited. It is this letter that seems to strike fear in the hearts and minds of most everyone.

Get a free case evaluation at 877-788-2937 – representation help.

Filing Bасk Tаxеѕ – help with delinquent unfiled back tax returns

June 25, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

Filing bасk taxes саn bе tricky аnd to еnѕurе іt is done properly thеrе аrе a fеw guіdеlіnеѕ you ѕhоuld fоllоw. Pаt уоurѕеlf оn thе back because уоu are bеgіnnіng the рrосеѕѕ of fіlіng уоur bасk tаxеѕ. If you dо nоt fіlе unfiled returns, уоur IRS рrоblеmѕ wіll continue tо rіѕе. Pеорlе whо thіnk the IRS will not fіgurе оut thеу dіd not file, they are wrоng, get help with delinquent unfiled back tax returns. Ignоrіng the IRS оr fаіlіng to fіlе unfіlеd rеturnѕ wіll eventually lеаd tо enforced соllесtіоnѕ thаt will сrеаtе ѕеvеrе financial ѕtrаіn.

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Release and stop an individual taxpayer with a wage garnishment from the IRS or state tax agency

June 15, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

The IRS takes its responsibility for collecting the Federal Taxes from all individuals and businesses in the United States. They follow strict guidelines prescribed for them to follow in the IRC or Internal Revenue Code. Part of that code covers how they are able to garnish/levy/recover funds to satisfy an unpaid tax debt. One of the many tools that they have at their disposal is called the wage garnishment. This is an extremely effective tool and the IRC has very strict guidelines for the use and implementation of it.

What is an IRS Wage Garnishment, how to stop it?

An IRS Wage Garnishment is a levy that is imposed on a taxpayer for the sole purpose of obtaining the funds for the repayment of a tax debt owed to the Federal Government. For Los Angeles employees, or any other metro city in America, an IRS garnishment is sent directly to the employer of the person who owes the tax debt and they must send to the IRS the amount requested without question. Federal law dictates how much the IRS or any creditor is allowed to demand to be withheld by an employer.

Angelenos should know that the biggest difference between an IRS Wage Garnishment order and a typical creditor wage garnishment order is that the IRS does not need a court order to demand the levy be enforced. This is not the case for a creditor, they must obtain a court order in order to be able to demand that a business enforce the wage garnishment request.

Release your wage levy today, call 877-788-2937.

IRS scam calls – taxpayers beware

June 6, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

IRS ALERT

In order to help taxpayers avoid scams in which criminals impersonate IRS employees, IRS has issued a Fact Sheet in which it sets out the ways that it does and does not contact taxpayers.

For several years now, IRS has been publishing, in various formats, information and warnings about scams that involve taxpayers and IRS and about how taxpayers can protect themselves from such scams.

Here are various ways that legitimate IRS employees contact taxpayers.

EDD tax issues – employee versus independent contractor controversy in California

May 30, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

EDD audits employers for various employment controversies, mostly how California employers classify their employee versus independent contractor status.

We represent employers facing EDD audits and exams, employers normally receive an initial letter, simple survey type of correspondence, that usually leads to a complicated EDD audit that could result in tens or hundred of thousands of tax dollars due to EDD from the employer. Call us today at 877-788-2937 for a free evaluation.

Dealing with back tax problems? Here are some solutions.

May 4, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

Bеlоw іѕ a list оf thе mоѕt соmmоn problems arising frоm unраіd back taxes and ѕоlutіоnѕ tо dealing wіth unpaid bасk tаxеѕ? If уоu dо nоt know thе bеѕt solution tо уоur tаx problem, here is more information аbоut thаt рrоblеm аѕ wеll аѕ possible solutions for dеаlіng wіth thаt problem.

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Client letter – Q1 2018 tax matter

April 17, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

CLIENT LETTER EXPLAINS RECENT DEVELOPMENTS THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR TAX SITUATION

Dear Clients:

The following is a summary of important tax developments that have occurred in the first three months of 2018 that may affect you, your family, your investments, and your livelihood. Please call us for more information about any of these developments and what steps you should implement to take advantage of favorable developments and to minimize the impact of those that are unfavorable.

IRS, FTB, EDD, CDTFA, BOE TAX HELP

April 5, 2018 | Mike Habib, EA

Taxes are fees or charges imposed by the federal and state agencies on its citizens and businesses based upon transactions (income, sale or transfers) or property value to finance government activities. It is the duty of a citizens and businesses to pay and file taxes and because various tax laws and codes can be difficult to understand, people often look out for tax help when the tax time rolls around. When faced with huge fines and fees on taxes owed, you really should seek tax help and appeal to the IRS, FTB, EDD, CDTFA, BOE with resolution solutions right for you. Owing back taxes is stressful and can negatively affect every aspect of your life. The crux of the matter is not knowing what may or will happen to you once the IRS has total control over the situation and your assets. As intimidating and scary as the IRS may seem, you do have rights as a taxpayer to seek help and representation and you should not let your rights be trampled or violated. By obtaining tax help from a reputable professional, EA, attorney, or CPA for your back taxes, audits, and appeal, you can be assured you won’t be taken advantage of.

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