by Jim Magary | Jan 12, 2016 | Tax Help
We know the System, let our knowledge work for you! ” We are the AFFORDABLE professional tax firm.”
We had over 60 years with the IRS in the local, district and regional tax office of South Florida IRS.
We are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and have been in private practice since 1982. We have over 206 years of professional tax experience.
In dealing with the IRS on back taxes it is important to know for any individual, business or payroll tax case that you be current in the tax year you are in. IRS will insist on current year compliance
That is, IRS will want you current in your withholding, estimate or current payroll tax deposits.
The Internal Revenue Service may refuse to work with all clients who cannot keep up with current payment requirements. This is a must
FST will lay out a complete working system for you to cooperate with Internal Revenue Service to ensure that you will get to deal you are looking for with the IRS, one that you can live with.
Your current financial statement will determine how the Internal Revenue Service will close your case Most taxpayers who think IRS will just work out any deal with them find themselves caught in a dilemma once IRS starts reviewing your financial statement. IRS applies national standards that are shocking to most taxpayers. Taxpayers who owe back taxes have to be prepared for dealing with the IRS and the standards they impose upon taxpayers.
This is applicable for all individual, business and corporate clients. IRS evaluates all clients based on their current financial statements.
If you are dealing with the ACS unit you will need to use financial statement number 433F if you are dealing in the local office you will need financial statement form 433 a, both can be found on our website.
That financial statement will need to be completely verified and documented to support the numbers on it. IRS will want to verify your financial statement via bank statements, copy of monthly expenses and a copy of pay stubs to verify income.
You must be very accurate and honest with your financial statement. Make sure your financial statement is completely documented.
After IRS review your current financial statement there are generally two categories of case closings that occur. IRS will either put you into currently not collectible status or to make a monthly payment agreement. A good tax company can walk you through the process and give you the pros and cons of both.
When you call our office and know that all work is done in-house by a truly seasoned and professional tax staff.
We are the fast, friendly professional tax firm when it comes to dealing with those who all back IRS taxes and are seeking IRS tax debt relief, we can handle all federal and state tax cases.
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by Jim Magary | Jan 12, 2016 | Tax Help
We are an “Affordable Local Professional Tax Firm” that specializes in IRS and state tax debt help on back taxes.
We are former IRS Agents & Managers who know the system, since 1982. We worked out of the local South Florida offices as managers, supervisors, and teaching instructors. We were also on the job instructors for new IRS agents.
Call us today for a free initial consultation and hear the truth about any tax problem you are currently having.
We handle all civil cases are and are one of the most honest, trustworthy and experienced tax firms in South Florida.
We have been in private practice since 1982 and are true affordable tax experts in resolving individual, business and payroll taxes debt.
If you owe the Internal Revenue Service back taxes or back tax debt, it only makes sense to hire former IRS agents and managers who know the system inside and out. We can review with you all the tax options and solutions to reduce your tax debt or tax bill.
We understand all the protocols and systems to affordably and swiftly deal with any IRS tax issue so we can reduce and resolve your IRS or State Tax Problem.
We can help anyone who owes any federal, State, individual, business, or payroll taxes including those who have not filed back tax returns and those wishing to settle IRS tax debt.
If you owe back taxes whether it be individual, business/corporate, back payroll taxes contact us today and we can review with you different tax solutions to go ahead and permanently and immediately remedy your problem from the Internal Revenue Service.
If you Haven’t Filed Back Tax Returns
If you have not file tax returns, our former IRS agents can prepare your back tax returns with little or no records and settle your tax debt at all at the same time.
Make sure you file your back tax returns because IRS enjoys the privilege of filing your back tax returns under 6020 B of the code if you fail to file back taxes. What this means is that IRS can prepare a substitute for return, SFR.
They will file your return to make sure you pay the highest amount allowed by law. If this is happened to you, you can file for an IRS audit reconsideration.
IRS Required Financials Statements on cases involving Tax Debt
If you owe back taxes and as a general rule your financial statement will determine how IRS will close your settle your case. Form 433F. The completion of your financial statement is one of the keys to deal with the Internal Revenue Service.
If you owe individual, business or payroll taxes, we will take a current financial statement contact the IRS and work out an affordable individual or business payment plan and/or file and settle the tax if applicable.
It is critical that you understand the importance of your current financial statement because it will determine the outcome of your case.
Your last 3 to 6 months of your financial condition is IRS’s determining factor on your case resolution.
Most cases in which back tax debt is owed to Internal Revenue Service will require a current and verifiable financial statement. Generally on forms 433F or 433A.
You can find those financial statements directly on our website.
When you call us we will give you the financial statement applicable to your case.
As a general rule, when taxpayers or businesses owe back individual or payroll taxes, IRS closes case out by putting them into hardships, asking for payments or the settlement through the offer in compromise.
These are the three most common ways that IRS close cases off their enforcement computer.
1.40% go into a currently not collectable,
2. 6.5 million people get put into payment plans and,
3. 40,000 people get offers in compromise accepted.
We will explore every option and can get you the very best possible tax settlement.
Please keep in mind IRS is a general statute of limitations on 10 years on all collection cases. Certain exemptions exist.
Since 1982 we have been resolving IRS tax debt for individuals, businesses and corporations that owe back federal taxes including payroll tax debt.
Call us today for a free initial tax consultation. Speak to true tax experts, since 1982 with over 206 years of professional tax experience.
So if you need help on IRS tax debt call us today and we will find solutions on how to deal with your back tax debt problems.
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by Jim Magary | Jan 12, 2016 | Tax Help
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Since 1982, we are a full service tax firm that specialize in IRS and state tax services. As former IRS agents and managers who worked at a local south Florida & Miami IRS offices.
We taught out of the regional training centers of the Internal Revenue Service and we were on-the-job instructors. We are one of the most experienced, professional and affordable tax firms in South Florida.
At Fresh Start Tax LLC :
1. All work is done in-house by true IRS tax experts,
2. We have over 206 years of professional tax experience,
3. We specialize in IRS tax problem help services,
4. We are one of the most experienced, trustworthy, and honest professional tax firm.
We can remove an IRS tax levy garnishment within 24 hours of receiving your current financial statement, talk to you about the removal of a federal tax lien, represent you during an IRS tax audit, file any and all back tax returns and talk you about the settlement of your tax debt through the offer in compromise.
From a simple IRS notice or letter to going to Tax Court, we have a solution.
In most cases in which back taxes our owed, your financial statement is the key to tax resolution. Professional experience is key to resolving any tax problem.
Received a IRS Tax Levies, IRS Bank & Wage Garnishment
The Internal Revenue Service levies approximately 1.8 million taxpayers each and every year and this figure includes and bank & wage garnishments.
The IRS is very generous with their enforcement action.
If you have been levied you are not alone.
If you have not responded to an IRS final notice they systematically send out an IRS tax levy from their CADE2 computer system.
As a general rule, IRS sends out a series of billing notices to the last known address.
The IRS billing notices or five weeks apart. You must respond to final notices.
If you do not respond to the IRS last notice, the 1058, you can expect the tax lien or tax levy to show up within 30 days of receiving the notice.
IRS usually does not miss a follow-up date.
Before IRS will release the levy many times they want all on file tax returns in their hand to make sure you are in full compliance. We can prepare all your back tax returns.
Before IRS will remove a tax levy or wage garnishment they will need a current and verifiable financial statement.
If the cases in the local office the revenue officer will require form 433a.
The revenue officer is a much more seasoned IRS agent and especially geared for higher dollar IRS collection cases.
Once we have your current verified financial statement in hand, we can usually get your tax levy or garnishment released within 24 hours. The sooner you get a sure financial statement the sooner you get your money back from the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS usually closes a case by putting a case into a:
1. tax hardship, this is also called currently not collectible, over 40% of all outstanding IRS back taxes are put in the status,
2. having a taxpayer into a monthly installment agreement, over 6.5 million taxpayers have yearly installment agreements.
3. telling them they may qualify for an offer in compromise your tax debt settlement.
Offer in Compromises are very tricky and should only be turned in by true tax professionals.
IRS is very strict about their offer process.
Right now there are over 7500 cases sitting in the queue. anyone wishing to file an offer in compromise should walk to the pre-qualifier tool to make sure they are an eligible candidate so they don’t waste time and money.
Please remember your current financial statement will determine the outcome of your case therefore it is critical to have a tax professional complete the financial information.
If you have back tax returns to file, you can have former IRS agents ensure that you are paying the lowest amount of tax allowed by law.
IRS Offer in Compromise/ IRS Tax Debt
If you wish to settle your tax debt, we can have former IRS revenue officers who worked the offer in compromise program settle your tax debt if and only if you were a true candidate for a tax debt settlement called an offer in compromise.
We do not file an offer in compromise for a tax debt settlement unless you are a qualified candidate.
IRS Tax Settlements
Approximately 38% of all taxpayers who file an offer in compromise get accepted by the Internal Revenue Service however you must be a qualified candidate.
The average settlement is $6500 per case but that is just the national average.
We walk all our clients through the process.
IRS Tax Audits
Less than 1% of all taxpayers get audited by the IRS.
If you have received an IRS tax audit or currently going through the audit, call us today and get the opinion of the former IRS audit manager.
Former IRS employees are some of the best tax experts to resolve any IRS audit problem since we know the system inside and out.
Call us today for a free initial tax assessment.
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by Jim Magary | Jan 12, 2016 | Tax Help
We are former AFFORDABLE IRS agents and managers who know the system. Since 1982, Local Tax Firm in South Florida
Do you owe payroll tax debt or back trust fund tax debt or have any other problem with the Internal Revenue Service. we are IRS tax experts and specialists.
We have over 65 years of working directly for the local self for IRS offices.
We have worked to supervisors, managers and teaching instructors.
We know the system inside and out. After your first initial tax consultation we can provide an exit strategy for all cases. Let our years of experience be your best ally.
Call us today and find out all your options on how to get immediate and permanent IRS tax relief.
You can speak to a former IRS agent or manager who has worked this system for years. You will not find more experience IRS tax experience for IRS tax problems.
If the IRS has found you a responsible person for the trust fund penalty, call us today for free initial tax consultation and we will walk you through the process of resolving this tax at once and for all. as former IRS agents we set up trust fund penalties against responsible persons for corporations or businesses that owed back payroll taxes. If a company can no longer pay their back payroll taxes, the Internal Revenue Service has the right under 6672 to set up the trust fund debt against those who are held responsible. This is called the trust fund penalty. You’ll know if you are one of these persons because you will receive IRS form 2751 & 1153 indicating a proposed notice of assessment against you.
There are various options available. As soon as we review your case we can instantly tell you ways to help resolve your problem.
Being former IRS agents and managers we know every possible solution to remedy this tax debt. We can resolve and possibly reduce your tax obligation.
There are various options you have for tax relief:
The basic options include:
1. trust fund appeals, the possibility of an offer in compromise, doubt to liability,
2.hardships, or currently not collectible,
3. payments plan, and
4. the offer in compromise, if you are a qualified and suitable candidate.
5. bankruptcy is another option.
The Process of Getting IRS Tax Debt Relief on Trust Fund Tax Debt
We need to look to find out if you were truly responsible under 6672 of the IRS code. many time IRS ram rods these penalties to people who truly were not responsible for trust fund taxes.
I’ve work so many cases and being a former IRS agent IRS just tries to set these penalties up against everybody and many people do not have proper representation to fight IRS.
We will carefully review your case to find out if you were truly responsible for the trust fund penalty.
We will conduct a review to find out if there is any way that we can appeal for change the assessment of this trust fund tax.
If we feel we would’ve beat this assessment through the appellate process we can go ahead and file an offer in compromise as to doubt as to liability and appeal this assessment.
If you are responsible for the tax, IRS will take a current financial statement and make a determination based on the collectibility of the tax.
How the Internal Revenue Service will work your case if you owe the IRS tax debt.
IRS will require a 433A or 433F, an individual financial statement.
You can find that form directly on our website.
Many times the IRS uses 433F, depending were the cases in the system. Cases worked in the ACS system uses shorter version of the financial statement.
If the case is worked in the local office the revenue officer will use form 433.A
That financial statement will need to be fully documented along with bank statements, copies of checks and monthly expenses.
We will walk you through the process of how the IRS will work your case in the collection action that can possibly taken.
Will also review with you the IRS national standards program on all cases for those who owe back taxes.
Once IRS reviews your current financial statement they will make a determination and generally put you in one of two categories with the option of filing an offer in compromise.
IRS has the option to:
1.IRS determines on 40% of the cases that taxpayers are put into hardship which means they can’t pay the tax at this time. Sometimes it is called currently not collectible. Cases that are placed at currently not collectible or hardship stay in there for a period of 2 to 3 years and come back out to the field at a later time.
2. 6.5 million people enter monthly payment plans and pay a certain amount based on their current documented financial statement.
Other taxpayers file an offer in compromise to settle their case for pennies on the dollar. The offer in compromise requires a lot of skill and expertise to have accepted by the Internal Revenue Service.
What is an offer in compromise. OIC
It is an agreement between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service that settles the taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed.
Taxpayers who can fully pay the liabilities through an installment agreement or other means, will not be eligible for a OIC in most cases.
In order to be eligible for a OIC, the taxpayer must have filed all tax returns, made all required estimated tax payments for the current year and made all required federal tax deposits for the current quarter if the taxpayer is a business owner with employees.
In most cases, the IRS will not accept a OIC unless the amount offered by a taxpayer is equal to or greater than the reasonable collection potential (the RCP).
The RCP is how the IRS measures the taxpayer’s ability to pay.
The RCP includes the value that can be realized from the taxpayer’s assets, such as real property, automobiles, bank accounts, and other property.
In addition to property, the RCP also includes anticipated future income less certain amounts allowed for basic living expenses.
The IRS may accept a OIC based on three grounds:
• First, the IRS can accept a compromise if there is doubt as to liability. A compromise meets this only when there is a genuine dispute as to the existence or amount of the correct tax debt under the law.
• Second, the IRS can accept a compromise if there is doubt that the amount owed is fully collectible. Doubt as to collectibility exists in any case where the taxpayer’s assets and income are less than the full amount of the tax liability.
• Third, the IRS can accept a compromise based on effective tax administration. An offer may be accepted based on effective tax administration when there is no doubt that the tax is legally owed and that the full amount owed can be collected, but requiring payment in full would either create an economic hardship or would be unfair and inequitable because of exceptional circumstances.
When submitting a OIC based on doubt as to collectibility or based on effective tax administration, taxpayers must use the most current version of:
1. Form 656, Offer in Compromise, and also submit Form 433-A (OIC), Collection Information Statement for Wage Earners and Self-Employed Individuals, and/or,
2. Form 433-B (OIC), Collection Information Statement for Businesses. A taxpayer submitting a OIC based on doubt as to liability must file a Form 656-L (PDF), Offer in Compromise (Doubt as to Liability), instead of Form 656 and Form 433-A (OIC) and/or Form 433-B (OIC).
Form 656 and referenced collection information statements are available in the Offer in Compromise Booklet, Form 656-B (PDF).
In general, a taxpayer must submit a $186 application fee with the Form 656. Do not combine this fee with any other tax payments.
However, there are two exceptions to this requirement:
• First, no application fee is required if the OIC is based on doubt as to liability.
• Second, the fee is not required if the taxpayer is an individual (not a corporation, partnership, or other entity) who qualifies for the low-income exception.
This exception applies if the taxpayer’s total monthly income falls at or below 250 percent of the poverty guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services. Section 4 of Form 656 contains the Low Income Certification guidelines to assist taxpayers in determining whether they qualify for the low-income exception.
A taxpayer who claims the low-income exception must complete section 4 of Form 656 and check the certification box.
Taxpayers may choose to pay the offer amount in a lump sum or in installment payments.
A “lump sum cash offer” is defined as an offer payable in 5 or fewer installments within 5 or fewer months after the offer is accepted. If a taxpayer submits a lump sum cash offer, the taxpayer must include with the Form 656 a nonrefundable payment equal to 20 percent of the offer amount.
This payment is required in addition to the $186 application fee.
The 20 percent payment is “nonrefundable” meaning it will not be returned to the taxpayer even if the offer is rejected or returned to the taxpayer without acceptance.
Instead, the 20 percent payment will be applied to the taxpayer’s tax liability. The taxpayer has a right to specify the particular tax liability to which the IRS will apply the 20 percent payment.
An offer is called a “periodic payment offer” under the tax law if it is payable in 6 or more monthly installments and within 24 months after the offer is accepted.
When submitting a periodic payment offer, the taxpayer must include the first proposed installment payment along with the Form 656.
This payment is required in addition to the $186 application fee. This amount is nonrefundable, just like the 20 percent payment required for a lump sum cash offer. Also, while the IRS is evaluating a periodic payment offer, the taxpayer must continue to make the installment payments provided for under the terms of the offer.
These amounts are also nonrefundable.
These amounts are applied to the tax liabilities and the taxpayer has a right to specify the particular tax liabilities to which the periodic payments will be applied.
Upon acceptance of a OIC, the taxpayer may no longer designate offer payments to any specific tax liability covered in the offer agreement.
Ordinarily, the statutory time within which the IRS may engage in collection activities is suspended during the period that the OIC is under consideration, and is further suspended if the OIC is rejected by the IRS and where the taxpayer appeals the rejection to the IRS Office of Appeals within 30 days from the date of the notice of rejection.
If the IRS accepts the taxpayer’s offer, the IRS expects that the taxpayer will have no further delinquencies and will fully comply with the tax laws.
The offer in compromise requires a lot of skill because reviewed by several layers of Internal Revenue Service..
I should know, I am former IRS agent and teaching instructor of the offer in compromise.
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by Jim Magary | Jan 12, 2016 | Tax Help
We are a AFFORDABLE full service tax firm that specializes South Florida Sales Tax Audit Defense and back tax debt for Florida Sales Tax.
We are the affordable Sales Tax Experts in the State of Florida composed of Florida Sales CPA’s and Former Government Agents who specialize in Florida Sales Tax Issues and Problems. Since 1982, we have been resolving sales tax issues for the state of Florida. Let our years of experience work for you.
If you are having any issues, received the letter or notification that you are being audited, it is wise to get a free initial tax consultation so we can walk you through the process and let you know what you are going to experience.
It is important that you get an experienced and knowledgeable form to reduce any liability that you may incur. If you owe tax, we will work out a resolution as well.
Florida’s Department of Revenue is sending out more enforcement and audit notices than they have in their history.
If you have received a Notice or Letter from the Criminal Division the only person you should be speaking with is a competent and experienced Florida Sales Tax Attorney and no one else.
Only a Florida Sales Tax Attorney can protect you under Attorney-Client Privilege.
There are several steps that you can take to fix your Sales Tax Problem immediately. Some information you should know.
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Fresh Start Tax LLC has its main office in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and the firms staff consists of CPA’S, former IRS agents and former instructors who have worked hand in hand with the Florida’s Sales Tax and the Department of Revenue.
Fresh Start Tax and it’s principles have handled thousands and thousands of cases over the years, both in government service and in their professional practice.
We use a private practice firm for any criminal cases.
Our typical client is one that has not filed or not reported matters involving sales taxes and or IRS related issues.
We handle cases all through the State of Florida.
Our professionals are members of various National Organizations, have been keynote speakers on tax issues and are certified by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation to administer and teach other professionals in their continuing educational programs. We are the professionals professional.
State of Florida sales tax representation includes the following matters with the Florida Department of Revenue:
• Tax audits on any and all sales tax issues and matters,
• Non-filing matters,
• Criminal investigations that are referred to attorneys that best fit your profile,
• Department of Revenue enforcement action or warrant proceedings
• Stipulated time payments,
• Requests for settlements or Compromise
The Keys to resolving your Florida Sales Tax Problem
There are several keys to make sure your case is resolved timely. These keys are necessary on every case. The Department of Revenue is interested in resolving the cases in their system. The DOR goal is to close cases and get them out of their inventory.
Here are the keys necessary to stop enforcement action on your back taxes.
• Have all your tax returns filed before you call Florida Sales Tax and the Department of Revenue on your back tax issues.
• Be prepared to give the Department of Revenue a financial statement whether you are a hardship candidate, want an installment agreement or want to settle your case.
• Be prepared to give the Department of Revenue all supporting documentation to prove your financial statement.
• Make sure you are current on deposit requirements.
Are you being Audited by Florida DOR, Read Carefully
The State of Florida, Department of Revenue audit taxpayers to:
• Enforce Florida tax laws uniformly.
• Deter tax evasion.
• Promote voluntary compliance.
• Educate taxpayers.
As a general rule, the State of Florida Sales Division accepts most tax returns as filed, however they audit some returns to verify accuracy and evaluate compliance.
Florida Sales Tax Audits do not always result in the taxpayer owing additional tax, penalty or interest.
The auditor may adjust a credit carryover or correct distribution without assessing additional tax. The auditor may even determine that a refund is due.
How Are Taxpayers Selected for Audit by the Florida Sales Tax Division
The methods for selecting a business or individual to audit vary from tax to tax.
Here are some examples of sources we use to identify a potential audit candidate:
• Internal Revenue Service information.
• Information sharing programs with other states and state agencies.
• Computer-based random selection.
• Analysis of Florida tax return information.
• Business publications, periodicals, journals, and directories.
What Types of Records Will I Need to Provide to an Auditor or Inspector?
When we notify you of our intent to audit, we will also tell you what records you will need to provide.
The types of records may include, but are not limited to:
1. General ledgers and journals
2. Cash receipt and disbursement journals
3. Purchase and sales journals
4. Sales tax exemption or resale certificates
5. Florida tax returns
6. Federal tax returns
7. Depreciation schedules
8. Property records
9. Other documentation to verify amounts entered on tax returns
You must keep your records for three years since an audit can extend back that far.
The Department may audit for periods longer than three years if you did not file, or filed a substantially incorrect return or payment.
Your Rights During an Sales Tax Audit
The Florida Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights provides protection for taxpayers’ privacy and assets during their interactions with Revenue employees.
Your rights include:
• The right to fair treatment.
• The right to get available information and prompt, accurate responses to your questions.
• The right to have the Department begin and complete its audit in a timely manner after we notify you of our intent to audit.
• The right to get simple, nontechnical statements which explain the reason for audit selection and the procedures, remedies, and rights available during audit, appeals, and collection proceedings.
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