The Taxpayer Bill of Rights Series: The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard
Taxpayers have the right to raise objections and provide additional documentation in response to formal IRS actions or proposed actions.
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Unpaid Taxes Might Curtail Your International Travel Plans
In 2018 the Internal Revenue Service, at the direction of Congress, began a new policy of instructing the U.S. State Department to revoke or refuse to renew passports of taxpayers who owed $54,000 or more in unpaid taxes. Last year, due to Coronavirus concerns, the program was put on hold. Now it is back. What…
Can a Good Tax Attorney Really Help Reduce Your Taxes?
The answer is a very strong YES. Whether the case involves a failure to file tax returns, the failure to pay all of the taxes that are owed for prior years, the involvement in a bad investment, a spouse who did not pay all of the family’s tax, or a troublesome audit of your return,…
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights Series: The Right to Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax
Taxpayers have the right to pay only the amount of tax legally due, including interest and penalties, and to have the IRS apply all tax payments properly.
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights Series: The Right to Quality Service
Taxpayers have the right to receive prompt, courteous, and qualtiy service in their dealings with the IRS. Know your rights.
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights Series: The Right to be Informed
[This article is the first in a series of articles covering the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.] The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is a cornerstone document that highlights the fundamental rights taxpayers have when dealing with the IRS. The IRS continues to publicly highlight these rights to taxpayers and regularly reminds its employees about these rights…
What Is An Offer In Compromise?
What is a ‘Fresh Start Program’ or Offer in Compromise An offer in compromise (often referred to outside of the legal community as a ‘Fresh Start Program’) is a plausible path for someone who is unable to pay their taxes in full. It allows people to settle their tax debt for less than the entire…
New Coronavirus Rules For Executing Wills In Georgia
Originally published at AVVO.com Pursuant to new legal rules announced by the Georgia Governor, we can now have you sign and witness your Last Will and Testament virtually, while you stay at home. No need to come into the office. We will discuss your wishes over the phone and email, and I witness your signature at…
Collection Agencies Will Now Be Helping The IRS Collect Back Taxes
Originally published at AVVO.com Pursuant to a law passed by Congress last year, the IRS has hired four private debt collection agencies to contact taxpayers about their back taxes. This is highly unusual, and can cause fear and confusion among citizens who owe tax, but also have heard of the many tax scams currently going…
Dangerous Traps for Tax Return Preparers
Originally published at AVVO.com Millions of tax returns are filed each year by return preparers, including Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents, franchised tax return companies, and small companies with unregulated preparers. All of them should know that there are a lot of penalties should they violate the IRS rules. Due Diligence Penalties The Internal Revenue…
