Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Tax Resolution Firm
Nobody wants to find themselves at odds with the IRS, yet countless taxpayers face this situation every year. With increasing enforcement efforts by the IRS, more individuals are receiving notices and communications from the agency, and you could be one of them. If you receive a notice from the IRS stating an amount you cannot […]
Taking Steps to Correct Errors on Your Tax Return
Preparing and understanding tax returns can be complex and challenging. Even professionals sometimes struggle to ensure every number and detail is accurate. Often, mistakes are only noticed after submitting the return online or sending it via mail, or worse, when the IRS sends a notice regarding discrepancies. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s […]
Can you discharge tax liens in bankruptcy?
There are certain types of tax debt that, under certain circumstances, can be discharged in a bankruptcy filing. However, if a tax lien existed on your property before you filed for bankruptcy, the lien will remain, even if you are no longer required to repay the tax debt in question as a result of the […]
Beware of charity scams related to the Orlando shooting
As if the horrific recent shooting at an Orlando nightclub wasn’t bad enough, the IRS is now warning of potential scams that aim to take advantage of people’s desire to help the victims and victims’ families. According to the IRS web site, people wishing to make contributions to charitable organizations to help healing and recovery […]
Offshore tax havens create a “finance curse”
With tax shelters now under scrutiny as a result of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), much of the criticism of offshore accounts has been focused on recouping lost federal tax revenue. But according to a recent article in The Atlantic, offshore tax havens appear to be similarly damaging to the political and economic […]
Bill providing protection against IRS asset seizure advances
A bipartisan bill that would require the IRS to provide evidence of illegal activity before seizing assets has passed the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. Hundreds of taxpayers who have had assets seized between October 2009 and October 2014, when IRS seizure and forfeiture activity in the absence of criminal evidence ceased, […]