What does Offer In Compromise mean to you?

Let’s talk about the offer-in-compromise for a moment. It’s a program you hear a lot about. You hear the term pennies on the dollar quite often in advertisements for companies wishing to help you settle your IRS debt. They are alluding to the Offer in Compromise. It is a program by the IRS to help …

Paperwork Needed For Tax Problem Resolution

Question: I’ve finally decided to seek help from a Tax Professional who specializes in Tax Problem Resolution.  I want to start getting my paperwork together for the appointment; what will I need to bring with me? Answer:  It’s very important to have certain documentation with you for the initial interview.  Your tax resolution specialist will …

What is a Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL)?

Question: I received a Notice of Federal Tax Lien via certified mail for unpaid taxes and I’m scared and don’t know what to do. How do I get this situation resolved?  Answer: A Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) is public record and is generally filed with the County Recorder where you reside.  It’s a …

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Owing 941 Payroll Taxes

Question: I own a small business and we had to shut down due to the Pandemic and in order to keep afloat, I did not send the IRS my employee’s withholding (941) taxes for a few quarters.  How much trouble am I in? Answer: Owing 941 payroll taxes is very different from owing personal income …

Innocent Spouse Relief

Question: I’m currently separated from my spouse, who owns his own business, and we are in the process of getting a divorce.  I have always filed jointly with my husband and now the IRS is sending me notices stating I owe $65,000.  I have no idea how they are coming up with this amount as …

Abatement of Penalties

Question:  I do not have the funds to pay what I owe for my 2018 income tax return.  I also was late in filing the return. Not only is the IRS demanding the tax I owe, but they have slapped on these huge amounts for penalties and interest.  I had extenuating circumstances that caused all …

All About IRS Tax Seizures

The final step in the IRS collections process is a seizure. At this point the IRS will take everything you have left to satisfy the debt they believe you owe! What Can the IRS Do? Unlike an IRS levies which involves intangible assets such as your bank account, a seizure is the taking of physical assets, including your home, …

Read About Taxpayers with IRS Problems & Find Out How to Solve Them

Timeshare Salesman Now Sharing His Time in Jail Cell A timeshare salesman in Virginia, Gregory Overton Powell, 62, was charged with evading his federal income tax obligations for approximately 13 years. Powell made roughly $300,000 a year between 2006 and 2016, but neglected to file his tax returns on time and made minimal payments towards …