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Insights and Advice from Your Trusted Tax Resolution CompanyWhether you’re an individual taxpayer or a small business owner, our blog offers valuable information tailored to your needs. From understanding the IRS audit process to resolving an IRS collections matter, we cover a wide range of topics that will empower you to make informed decisions about your tax situation.
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Case Study: Dodging a $84k Bullet
Case Study: Dodging a Bullet Introduction I just wrapped up a case for a business owner who almost found himself in a black and white stripped suit (jail for those who don’t get the reference). This gentleman represented himself during an...
Supreme Court Lawyer Indicted for Tax Evasion
Thomas Goldstein: Supreme Court Lawyer Indicted for Tax Evasion Introduction Among lawyers, SCOTUSBlog is a well-respected blog on all things Supreme Court. Thomas Goldstein and his wife, Amy Howe, started it in 2002 and it has only grown...
tax controversies
Why Ignoring the IRS Could Cost You Big Time
Why Ignoring the IRS Could Cost You Big Time Introduction Receiving an IRS notice can be intimidating. Your first impulse may be to deal with it later, much, much, much, much later. I want to tell you that ignoring an IRS notice could...
Influencers? Can You Deduct the Bling?
Social Media Influencers - Can You Deduct the Bling? My son last week told me he wanted to be a "youtuber". He's 8 so I forgive him for not choosing to follow in his father's footsteps. I mean who wouldn't treasure a career in tax law....
income taxes
Tax Train Wrecks – The Case of the Scammed Senior
Tax Train Wrecks - The Case of the Scammed Senior In this video, Attorney Wade discusses a recent taxpayer victory! Learn how he helped a scammed senior citizen get relief from a tax debt caused by scammers who stole over $400k from her....
IRS Stealth Audit – What if the IRS is Potentially Right?
IRS Stealth Audit - What if the IRS is Potentially Right? In this video, Attorney Wade discusses what options you have even if the IRS may be right on the CP2000 letter. Don't just roll over and pay the bill. If you haven't watched the...
offers in compromise
IRS Installment Agreements – Types of Installment Agreements
IRS Installment Agreements – Types of Installment Agreements In our last blog post, we talked about IRS installment agreements. Just to recap, an IRS installment agreement is a monthly payment plan to pay taxes, interest, and penalties...
When to Use a “Doubt as to Liability” Offer in Compromise
But I Don’t Owe This! When to Use a “Doubt as to Liability” Offer in Compromise It may sound to good to be true, but if you feel you do not owe some part of your tax debt, you can raise your concerns to the IRS. This is called a doubt as...
divorce
Innocent Spouse Relief – Five Traps to Avoid
Innocent Spouse Relief - 5 Traps to Avoid Transfer of Assets The first and biggest trap in regards to innocent spouse relief is receiving assets from your spouse or former spouse. In some cases, you may either be denied relief or have the...
Innocent Spouse Relief – What is Injured Spouse Relief?
Innocent Spouse versus Injured Spouse What is the Difference between Innocent and Injured Spouse We spoke a bit in an earlier blog post about innocent spouse relief. Injured spouse relief is a different kind of relief. Often confused,...
fraud & scams
Tax Train Wrecks – The Case of the Scammed Senior
Tax Train Wrecks - The Case of the Scammed Senior In this video, Attorney Wade discusses a recent taxpayer victory! Learn how he helped a scammed senior citizen get relief from a tax debt caused by scammers who stole over $400k from her....
How to Know if You Have Been Contacted by a Scammer
How to Know if You Have Been Contacted by a Scammer Scammers are everywhere you look. Charity scams. COVID loan scams. Student or mortgage loan relief scams. And, of course, tax scams. You would be a very rare bird indeed – or Rip Van...
innocent spouse relief
Innocent Spouse Relief- A Deeper Look
Innocent Spouse Relief- The Program This month, we will close our discussion on innocent spouse relief. In my first post on the subject, I gave a broad outline and talked about how to sever the joint tax liability between you and your...
Innocent Spouse Relief – What is Required?
Innocent Spouse Relief - What is Required? In my previous post, I discussed innocent spouse relief in broad outlines. In this post, I explain what are the foundational requirements. Innocent spouse relief is not granted merely for...
marriage
Innocent Spouse Relief – What Is It?
Innocent Spouse Relief – What Is It? What is Innocent Spouse Relief? Before getting into what innocent spouse relief is, let’s start with the problem innocent spouse relief is supposed to solve. When a married files a joint return, both...
Married Filing Separately- Here’s What You Need to Know
Married Filing Separately- Here’s What You Need to Know Marriage can bring about the merging of responsibilities for a couple including combining accounts and assets. However, couples may find that some “separation” might be the best bet...
