Tax Defense Company – Miami, Ft.Lauderdale, Tampa, Jacksonville – Affordable Florida Experts

Fresh Start Tax
 Tax Defense Company
We are one of Florida’s premier tax defense firms. We have been practicing since 1982 and we have an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau.
We are comprised of tax attorneys, certified public accountants, and former IRS agents, managers and tax instructors.
We have worked in the local Florida IRS offices for over 60 years.
We have worked in the district and regional offices as well. While we were IRS employees we taught tax law to new agents.
You may call us for a free initial tax consultation and speak directly to a true professional and not a sales tax person is most firms use.
When calling Fresh Start Tax you will get an expert opinion by seasoned tax professionals who have worked thousands of cases  collectively involving simple to the most complex tax cases.
We handle all issues from simple IRS notices to those taxpayers need to go to appeals and tax court.
We are Florida’s affordable tax firm for tax defense.
We handle all IRS and state tax issues. Call us for a free initial tax consultation.
 

Professional Tax Practice:

 

  • Same Day IRS Tax Representation
  • Offers in Compromise or IRS Tax Debt Settlements
  • Immediate Release of IRS Bank Levies or IRS Wage Garnishments
  • Tax Relief from a IRS Bill, Letter or Notice of “Intent to Levy”
  • IRS Tax Audits
  • IRS Hardships Cases or Unable to Pay
  • Payment Plans, Installment Agreements, Structured agreements
  • Abatement of Penalties and Interest
  • State Sales Tax Cases
  • Payroll / Trust Fund Penalty Cases / 6672
  • Filing Late, Back, Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Tax Return Reconstruction if Tax Records are lost or destroyed
  • Tax Defense Company

 

Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )

 

  • Our staff has collectively over 205 years of Professional IRS Tax Representation Experience
  • On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, IRS Tax Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
  • We taught Tax Law in the IRS Regional Training Center
  • Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors with over 60 years experience  in the local, district and regional IRS offices.
  • Former State of Florida Tax auditor, Expert Florida Sales Tax
  • Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau  “A” Plus
  • Fast, affordable, and economical
  • Licensed and certified to practice in all 50 States
  • Nationally Recognized Veteran /Published  Former IRS Agent
  • Nationally Recognized Published EZINE Tax Expert
  • As heard on  GRACE 90.3 FM Monthly Radio Show-Business Weekly

 
 
Tax Defense Company – Miami, Ft.Lauderdale, Tampa, Jacksonville – Affordable Florida Experts

File Back, Late, Past Tax Returns at Same Time – Former IRS Agent – Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Ft.Lauderdale

Fresh Start Tax
File your back tax returns all at the Same Time and stop worrying.
We are a  Florida-based professional tax firm that has been resolving tax issues, tax problems and all federal and state tax matter since 1982.
We are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
When a client walks into our office and they have not filed back  tax returns for multiple years one of the first questions they ask me is should we send the men at the same time
Taxpayers have an innate fear that if the Internal Revenue Service sees multiple returns that that send up a red flag and the IRS will come looking for them, start an investigation or become very suspicious.
That simply is not true.
As a matter of fact the Internal Revenue Service is just happy you’re filing your back tax returns and that you are going back into the system.
This happens so much that it is commonplace with the Internal Revenue Service.
The Internal Revenue Service does not have enough people and manpower to go ahead and keep up with everybody who has not filed their back,late, past due tax returns.
File all your back tax returns and get back in the system and stop worrying.
Not only can you file all your back tax returns you can also reach a tax settlement with the IRS, yes, all at the same time.
We’ve been filing back tax returns for taxpayers since 1982 and to date by the grace of God we have not had one taxpayer audited as a result of multiple back filings.
If in fact a person did go through the audit process because of back tax return filing it was simply because their tax return fell out of the national standards or norms.
When FST files back tax returns we do everything we can audit proof your tax return so this never becomes an issue between you and the Internal Revenue Service
Other Information – Full compliance check
There is absolutely no reason not to file these tax returns at the same time in the same envelope.
The reason is simple.
Anytime the Internal Revenue Services processes your case and the case goes to the ACS unit or the collection field unit the Internal Revenue Service and the IRS must conduct a full compliance check.
A full compliance check is a complete review by the agent working your case of your tax history.
It lets IRS know how much you owe and what your tax returns have not been filed.
As a former agent when I see taxpayers that file tax returns year-by-year in separate envelopes I became very suspicious.
It was not that they were doing anything wrong but I felt as though they were trying to sneak back in the system. If they are trying to sneak back in the system I would ask myself ,what else are they trying to sneak about.
If you will owe back taxes as a result of your back tax return filings call us today and we can work out some sort of tax strategy tax settlement that you will be able to financially live with.
Being former IRS agents, managers, and teaching instructors we know all the protocols, systems and all the exit strategy so you can live in peace without worry.
How IRS will resolve your tax bill if you owe money to the IRS
If you are going to owe money to the Internal Revenue Service as a result of your late, past due or back tax return filings, the Internal Revenue Service  in all likelihood will require a current financial statement.
Based on that financial statement, the Internal Revenue Service will either place your case into an economic tax hardship, insist on a payment or installment agreement or let you know that you are an eligible candidate for an offer in compromise.
Contact us today and find out which of these programs works best for you.
 
Back Tax Returns to File ? File Tax Returns at the Same Time, Former IRS

Back Tax Debt Relief – Attorneys, Former IRS – Miami, Ft.Lauderdale, Boca, Palm Beaches

Fresh Start Tax
Back Tax Debt Relief
Last year the IRS filed over 2.6 million and over 900,000 federal tax liens.
The good news, IRS is finally ready to help taxpayers with the Fresh Start Program.
If you are struggling with Back Tax Debt there may be a program just right for you.
We are comprised of tax attorneys, CPAs, and former IRS agents, managers, instructors. We worked out the local South Florida IRS offices for a combined 60 years and have been in practice in South Florida since 1982.
We have an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau.
Last year the Internal Revenue Service initiated some tax programs that offers taxpayers back tax debt relief. This new program is called the IRS fresh start.
Unlike prior years the Internal Revenue Service is starting to realize rather than punishing taxpayers with levies and liens they can both help the taxpayer and help themselves by relieving some of the pressure put on taxpayers below back tax.
The three new programs initiated by the Internal Revenue Service are helping people with the federal tax liens, the settlement program, and installment agreements.
These changes have really helped struggling taxpayers with their back tax debt.
As a former IRS agents and instructors with the Internal Revenue Service it is a long time coming but IRS is finally starting to work with taxpayers who have back tax debt.
The IRS Fresh Start program makes it easier for taxpayers to pay back taxes and avoid tax liens. Even small business taxpayers may benefit from Fresh Start.
 

Here are three important features of the Fresh Start program for Back Tax Debt Relief

 
Federal Tax Liens. 
The Fresh Start program increased the amount that taxpayers can owe before the IRS generally will file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien.
That amount is now $10,000. However, in some cases, the IRS may still file a lien notice on amounts less than $10,000.
When a taxpayer meets certain requirements and pays off their tax debt, the IRS may now withdraw a filed Notice of Federal Tax Lien. Taxpayers must request this in writing using Form 12277, Application for Withdrawal.
Some taxpayers may qualify to have their lien notice withdrawn if they are paying their tax debt through a Direct Debit installment agreement. Taxpayers also need to request this in writing by using Form 12277.
If a taxpayer defaults on the Direct Debit Installment Agreement, the IRS may file a new Notice of Federal Tax Lien and resume collection actions.
Installment Agreements. 
The Fresh Start program expanded access to streamlined installment agreements. Now, individual taxpayers who owe up to $50,000 can pay through monthly direct debit payments for up to 72 months (six years).
While the IRS generally will not need a financial statement, they may need some financial information from the taxpayer.
Taxpayers in need of installment agreements for tax debts more than $50,000 or longer than six years still need to provide the IRS with a financial statement. In these cases, the IRS may ask for one of two forms:
Either Collection Information Statement, Form 433-A or Form 433-F.
Offers in Compromise. 
An Offer in Compromise is an agreement that allows taxpayers to settle their tax debt for less than the full amount. Fresh Start expanded and streamlined the OIC program. as a former IRS agent and tax instructor I would caution all individuals trying to file an offer in compromise on their own. They are much more complicated and complex than people think. Your best chance of getting your offer in compromise accepted is through a legitimate tax professional.
The IRS now has more flexibility when analyzing a taxpayer’s ability to pay. This makes the offer program available to a larger group of taxpayers.
Generally, the IRS will accept an offer if it represents the most the agency can expect to collect within a reasonable period of time. The Internal Revenue Service receives approximately 60,000 offers a year and accepts approximately 38% of them.
The IRS will not accept an offer if it believes that the taxpayer can pay the amount owed in full as a lump sum or through a payment agreement. The IRS looks at several factors, including the taxpayer’s income and assets, to make a decision regarding the taxpayer’s ability to pay.
Use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier tool on IRS.gov to see if you may be eligible for an OIC. You may also find the IRS pre-qualifier tool right on our website.
These are not the all-encompassing programs that are used by the Internal Revenue Service. Contact us today to learn more about your particular case and how we can permanently settle your IRS problem.
Contact us today for a free initial tax consultation and speak to a truly qualified tax professional to help your back tax debt.
 

Back Tax Debt Relief – Attorneys, Former IRS – Miami, Ft.Lauderdale, Boca, Palm Beaches

Ft.Lauderdale, Miami – Tax Debt Attorney Help

Fresh Start Tax
If you’re dealing with back tax debt from the Internal Revenue Service is always in your best interest to hire local South Florida tax professionals.
We are a local South Florida professional tax firm staffed with tax debt attorneys, certified public accountants, former IRS agents, managers and tax instructors.
We have over 206 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years directly with the Internal Revenue Service.
 

Free Professional Tax Advice from Tax Debt Attorneys and Professionals

 
There are different ways to deal with the Internal Revenue Service to settle a tax debt.
One of the critical aspects in settling with the Internal Revenue Service is to make sure that your case is permanently resolved.
Many taxpayers are fooled by thinking because their case is in a non-collectible status or part pay status that their case is primarily result but those cases are only held in all abeyance  for a period of 2 to 3 years. All these type cases wind up coming back to the main IRS enforcement computer.
 

Ways of permanent tax resolution

 
The ways of permanently resolving your debt are either through a:
1.bankruptcy proceeding,
2. the statute of limitations expiring or
3. the settling of your case through an offer in compromise or a tax debt settlement.
Hiring a local solid tax debt attorney firm can assure that you can resolve your case for the lowest amount of money in the least amount of pain to the client.
This article will only deal with the offer in compromise to relieve yourself of the IRS tax debt.
 

Tax Debt Settlements

 
Experienced tax attorneys and tax firms can help assure that you will settle your tax debt with the Internal Revenue Service for the lowest dollar allowed by law. It also should be known that there are specific formulas that dictate the IRS tax settlement policy.
It is in your best interest to be very truthful before submitting a tax debt settlement called and offer in compromise.
IRS will require a detailed financial statement with all supporting documentation including all bank records and verification of all income and expenses for the last year.
The normal IRS investigation of a offer in compromise can take any place between 15 and 40 hours.
The Internal Revenue Service conducts a thorough  search which will include searches of Google, credit reports, and all licenses to confirm the thoroughness of your financial statement.  IRS has their own internal search engines to conduct asset searches on all taxpayers that owe back taxes debt.
 

Tax Debt Attorney Facts

 
1. The Internal Revenue Service receives about 60,000 offers in compromise each year.
2. About 38% of those offers are accepted by the Internal Revenue Service.
3. The average settlement on a dollar is $.14.
4. If you are going to file for tax debt relief with the Internal Revenue Service you need to be patient. The average wait time to settle your case with the IRS is between six months to a year.
 

The Offer in Compromise, the IRS Settlement process

 
Within the last two years the Internal Revenue Service has come out with a new program or initiative called the fresh start. And in case you’re thinking it is not named after our tax firm.
It has allowed taxpayers struggling with old tax debt to permanently deal with the Internal Revenue Service and completely eliminate their tax debt for pennies on the dollar.
Before taxpayers goes running off to settle their IRS debt the taxpayer must make sure that they are a suitable and qualified candidate for the offer in compromise program.
 

Warning to taxpayers

 
As a warning to taxpayers, searching the Internet for tax companies to do this work I would caution you to make sure you are giving your work to a professional tax company. Most Internet sites that you see do not use qualified tax professionals to deal with your IRS tax debt. As a matter of fact, many  sites that you see on the Internet are lead generation sites and literally sell your information to third-party buyers.
They use semi-qualified people were more interested in generating fees in settling your tax debt.
Before hiring a tax that firm check on the qualifications of the professional that we will be working your particular case.
Ask that person many questions.
You will get a good solid gut feeling on whether you should hire that person or that firm. You should also check on the BBB rating as well as asking for similar results on a case that is similar to yours.
 

Pre-Qualifer Tool for Tax Debt

 
To make sure that you do not fall victim for some of these companies, the Internal Revenue Service has now a pre-qualifier tool that you can use before you submit your offer in compromise to settle your tax debt with the IRS.
You will find that pre-qualifier tool right on our website.
I would urge all taxpayers before paying a dime to any tax firm to walk themselves through this very simple process to make sure they are qualified for an IRS tax debt settlement called the offer in compromise.

What dollar amount is IRS looking for to settle, there is a very specific formula

 
The Internal Revenue Service is interested in two main things things, your assets in your income.The basic settlement formula is this: IRS wants the sum total of the liquidation value of your assets plus a times 12 value of your monthly income over and above the monthly allowable expenses. By calling us directly we can figure out the amount required to satisfy the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS has specific formulas to deal with the taxpayer’s income and the liquidation of certain assets to come up with a fair settlement amount for the offer in compromise to settle a tax that.
We at Fresh Start Tax llc will pre-qualify your offer in compromise and make sure that you are a quality candidate for the tax debt settlement call the offer of compromise.
Contact us today for free initial tax consultation and we walk you through this program. Yes we will give you free tax advice to make sure you’re qualified for the program.
An offer in compromise allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. It may be a legitimate option if you can’t pay your full tax liability, or doing so creates a financial hardship.
IRS mainly consider your unique set of facts and circumstances:
1. Ability to pay;
2. Income;
3. Expenses; and
4. Asset equity.
The IRS generally approves an offer in compromise when the amount offered represents the most the IRS can expect to collect within a reasonable period of time.
Explore all other payment options before submitting an offer in compromise.
The Offer in Compromise program is not for everyone.
If you hire a tax professional to help you file an offer, be sure to check his or her qualifications.
Make sure you are eligible for a Tax Debt Reduction
Before the IRS can consider your offer, you must be current with all filing and payment requirements. You are not eligible if you are in an open bankruptcy proceeding. Use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier on the fresh start tax llc to confirm your eligibility and prepare a preliminary proposal.
Submitting your offer to the IRS
Your completed offer package will include:
1. Form 433-A (OIC) (individuals) or
2. 433-B (OIC) (businesses) and all required documentation as specified on the forms;
Form 656(s) – individual and business tax debt (Corporation/ LLC/ Partnership) must be submitted on separate
3. Form 656;
4. $150 application fee (non-refundable); and
Initial payment (non-refundable) for each Form 656.
 

Select a payment option for the Tax Debt for the OIC

 
If you owe the money there are basically two choices.
Your initial payment will vary based on your offer and the payment option you choose:
1. Lump Sum Cash: Submit an initial payment of 20 percent of the total offer amount with your application. Wait for written acceptance, then pay the remaining balance of the offer in five or fewer payments.
2. Periodic Payment: Submit your initial payment with your application. Continue to pay the remaining balance in monthly installments while the IRS considers your offer. If accepted, continue to pay monthly until it is paid in full .
 

Understanding the Tax Debt process with the IRS

 
While your offer is being evaluated:
1.  Your non-refundable payments and fees will be applied to the tax liability ,y ou may designate payments to a specific tax year and tax debt;
2.  A Notice of Federal Tax Lien may be filed; Do everything in your power to make sure the federal tax lien is not filed,
3.  Other collection activities  such as tax levies and wage levies may be suspended;
4.  The legal assessment and collection period is extended from the normal 10 years;
5.  Make sure you make all required payments associated with your offer in compromise;
6.  You are not required to make payments on an existing installment agreement or payment agreement program; and
7. Your offer is automatically accepted if the IRS does not make a determination within two years of the IRS receipt date. If this happens by a lottery ticket.
As a former IRS agent and teaching instructor I cannot tell you how important it is to make sure you get competent tax help in dealing with your back tax debt.
We at Fresh Start Tax are comprised of tax debt attorneys, certified public accountants, former IRS agents, managers and tax instructors.
We have worked out of the local South Florida IRS offices for over 60 years.
We are some of South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami top experts  for tax debt attorney help.
 

Ft.Lauderdale, Miami – Tax Debt Attorney Help

How to STOP a IRS Bank LEVY – Free Tax Advice for Levy Releases

Fresh Start Tax
You may contact us today to find out how to stop your IRS bank levy.
We will  give you free tax advice for any do-it-yourselves taxpayers.
If you received an IRS bank levy you are not alone.
The Internal Revenue Service sends out 2.9 million bank levies and wage levies last year alone.
The Internal Revenue Service sends these bank levies out because taxpayers failed to respond to last notice sent out by the Internal Revenue Service thus forcing IRS to play the heavy hand of enforcement given to them by Congress.
Without a human hand touching the IRS bank levy, the IRS Cade2  enforcement computer generates a bank levy to the taxpayers bank accounts that are found on the IRS computer systems.
The Internal Revenue Service has your bank information because banks report to the Internal Revenue Service the information on their account holders and those who receive interest income.
How to Stop a IRS Bank Levy
To stop in IRS bank levy, the IRS has a very specific procedure to get you immediate tax relief.
The Internal Revenue Service will need to review your current financial statement as well as your monthly living financial habits.
IRS will require a financial statement which is on the form of a 433-F.
You can find that form on our website.
IRS will require that the financial statement be completely documented along with bank statements, canceled checks and proof of income, they will want your pay stubs.
IRS will then compare that to the national and regional standards in your area to make sure the you are living within your means.
Once IRS reviews that financial statement there are three categories that are exit strategies used by the Internal Revenue Service. These settlement strategies will be appropriate for your case based on your financial statement.
The Internal Revenue Service will either put your case into:

  •  economic hardship,
  • insist on a monthly installment payment or
  • recommend that you were suitable and qualified candidate for an offer in compromise.

 
So the best way on how to stop an IRS bank levy is to contact the Internal Revenue Service provide the necessary financial information.
Once the Internal Revenue Service has all the financial information and has your exit strategy they will immediately release your levy. Believe it or not this can happen in one day.
Once you give us your current financial statement with all your documentation as a general rule we can get your levy released that day
 The Bank Levy Holding Period
A bank must wait 21 calendar days after a levy is served before sending payment. Then, on the next business day, it must turn over the taxpayer’s money.
The depositor(s) can waive this waiting period. The bank will not send money that is subject to attachment or execution under judicial process. “Bank” includes credit unions, savings and loan associations, trust companies, and others described in IRC 408(n) and Treas. Reg. §301.6332–3(b).
During the holding period, a levy might be released, or the amount owed could decrease.
Note:
If the bank receives no release, it must send the payment after the holding period. No additional notice is required.
Bank Liaison for the IRS Bank Levy
The holding period was created to settle disputes about ownership of bank accounts before money is sent.
Assign a bank liaison in each territory to settle these issues quickly.
Sometimes ownership is not settled before the holding period ends. If this happens, ask the bank for more time.
 
How to STOP a IRS Bank LEVY – Free Tax Advice for Levy Releases