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Fort Lauderdale Tax Resolution and Your Finances: What is an Offer in Compromise?
Dealing with tax debt can be incredibly intimidating. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and powerless in such a situation, but it's important not to let fear and helplessness paralyze you. Every day you delay taking action, interest and penalties continue to...
New IRS Program for Tax Debt over $50K
Owe the IRS Up to $250K of assessed taxes? The now permanent Non-Streamlined Installment Agreement May Be For You! Earlier this year, the IRS made permanent a pilot payment plan initiated during COVID that may make it easier for taxpayers owing the IRS up to $250K....
The Offer In Compromise – Doubt As to Liability – When You Don’t Owe the IRS and They Say You Do!
What if the IRS says you owe the government, but you really don’t. I see this more often than you would think. Believe it or not, this happens all the time. Here’d an example right from the IRS’s own guides - Example 1: You were audited by the IRS....
What Are All These Notices I’m Getting From The IRS ?
The IRS has announced that it will be sending 5 to 8 million CP14 notices to taxpayers that filed returns with taxes owed. The CP14 notice is the first in a series of notices that the taxpayer will receive. Each of these notices provides you with information...
IRS Lien Vs. Levy – What’s the Difference?
I have taxpayers call or come into my office and tell me that the IRS liened my bank account or levied my house. It can all get very confusing and wanted to take a few moments to discuss the difference between a levy and a...
Realtors – Need a Tax Deduction? Don’t forget about Self-Employed Health Insurance!
Real Estate Agents, as well as Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers, and all other self-employed taxpayers, should utilized all legal deductions to minimize their tax liability. If you are one of those, as you go through the planning and filing process, don't forget...
The Substitute for Return – When You Owe the IRS but Didn’t file a Tax Return!
Did you know that if you don't file a tax return, the IRS can file one on your behalf? Well, they can. I have taxpayers come in who may not have filed taxes in years but now have the IRS attempting to collect from them. It can happen and I'll explain when and how...
The IRS Garnished My Wages? Here’s What To Do!
When a taxpayer owes income taxes to the government, one of the major tools at the disposal of the IRS are levies. Levies and seizures include taking the assets of the taxpayers. Typically, these are bank funds but could include investments, retirement funds, vehicles...
Complete IRS Form 12277 to Withdraw an IRS Lien!
If the IRS has filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) against you, at this point you probably realize the power of the lien. It can impact your ability to sell assets, get access to credit, and impact your reputation, since it is public information. In prior...
7 Ways to Eliminate Your IRS Debt!
Did you know that there are estimated to be over 20 million taxpayers that are either in some stage of the collection process with the IRS or are believed to be non-filers (and who also owe the IRS)? Unfortunately, if you don't solve your tax problems timely,...