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. Contact Us I am Maine’s IRS Problem Solver. My firm … [Read more...]
IRS Audit Alert – PPP Loan Forgiveness
IRS Audit Alert - PPP Loan Forgiveness Atty Wade provides an IRS audit alert. PPP Loan forgiveness is on the IRS auditor's radar. Learn why this may turn out to be a big problem for you during an audit. Contact Us I am Maine’s IRS Problem Solver. My firm helps Maine taxpayers in trouble. If … [Read more...]
Get Ahead of It – How Not to Make Your IRS Problem Worse
Get Ahead of It! Or How Not to Make Your IRS Problem Worse! Atty. Wade discusses a recurring problem in his practice. Taxpayers who delay dealing with their IRS problems and how it compounds the problem they find themselves in. He also provides a few tips on what you can do to get ahead of it, … [Read more...]
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 over time to the Internal Revenue Service. When you set up an … [Read more...]
IRS Installment Agreements – Is it Right for You?
IRS Installment Agreements – Is it Right for You? Often taxpayers in trouble are unable to pay what they owe immediately. So, what do you do? Luckily, there are ways to break down payments into something more manageable. The IRS offers payment plans that allows the delinquent taxpayer to pay what … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About Tax Penalties
Everything You Need to Know About Tax Penalties If you’ve ever paid your taxes late or just completely forgotten to file, you may know all too well about the dreaded tax penalties. These penalties are more than a little slap on the wrist, they could cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars if you … [Read more...]
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 spouse. In the last post, I walked through what qualifies for … [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...]