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 spouse. In the last post, I walked through what qualifies for … [Read more...]
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 convenience or a matter of equity between two married (or … [Read more...]
Innocent Spouse Relief – How to Sever Joint Tax Liability
Innocent Spouse Relief - How to Sever Your Joint Tax Liability with Your Spouse (or Former Spouse) As a married couple, filing a joint return can yield a huge tax benefit. If you file separately, often you end up owing more. Congress placed limits on certain deductions and credits for married folks … [Read more...]
Settle Your Tax Dispute with an Offer in Compromise
What is an Offer-in-Compromise Doubt as to Liability? Did you know that you can settle your IRS debt if you disagree with the amount due? Most settlements are done because the taxpayer cannot pay but the IRS will settle if you genuinely dispute what you owe. This type of offer is called doubt as to … [Read more...]
Paying for Your Offer – Which is the Best Way?
Paying for Your Offer In Compromise - Which is the Best Way? We have talked a lot about offers-in-compromise but a question not often asked is: which way is best to pay for the offer? The answer may surprise you. Fees Before addressing how the offer is paid for, let’s briefly touch on fees. … [Read more...]
Are There Downsides to an Offer-in-Compromise?
What are the Cons of an Offer-in-Compromise? Nothing comes in life for free. Offers are no different. I can list off about a dozen things which could make an offer a bad idea. I will talk about the top three things as this is what gets people 90% of the time. I will also be doing a podcast, to be … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy or Offer in Compromise? What is the Difference?
Bankruptcy versus Offer in Compromise, A Comparison What is Different? Bankruptcy OIC Who runs the process A court process where IRS is just one of many creditors. An administrative process controlled by the IRS. Which tax debts are dischargeable Tax debts are generally only … [Read more...]
Podcast: What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Taxes by July 15th
Podcast Episode 11: Can't Pay Your Taxes? What to Do. In this episode, Jerrod Oltmann and I discuss what your options are if you can't pay your taxes on July 15th. https://taxresolutiontalk.podbean.com/mf/play/kju9nr/Tax_Resolution_Talk_Episode_11_Complete_9hstf.mp3 If you want some … [Read more...]
Podcast: Tax Preparers Gone Wild or How the IRS is Failing to Rein in Bad Apple Preparers
Podcast Episode 10: Tax Preparers Gone Wild In this episode, Jerrod Oltmann and I discuss tax preparers gone wild or tax preparers who either fail to file a return themselves or help their clients to avoid paying their … [Read more...]
Podcast: IRS Update on Wealthy Nonfilers and Unemployment Fraud
IRS Update: The Trouble with High Income Nonfilers and Dealing with Unemployment Fraud https://taxresolutiontalk.podbean.com/mf/play/gf3yen/Tax_Resolution_Talk_Episode_9_COMPLETE_6za4t.mp3 On June 16th, I was interviewed by Jerrod Oltmann, an enrolled agent, about what is going on at the … [Read more...]
