by steve | Sep 8, 2011 | Tax Levy and Wage Garnishments
Fresh Start Tax LLC Since 1982 Affordable IRS Tax Experts A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
IRS Tax Levy Help – Immediate Tax Relief, – Tax Attorneys, Former IRS Agents, – Affordable,
We can get immediate and permanent relief of the IRS Federal Tax Levies both Bank and Wage Garnishments. We are true tax experts and have released thousands of levies since 1982. Our firm is built for specifically dealing with IRS issues and matters.
We not only get you levy released we will also settle your case.
We have over 205 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of working for the IRS in the local, district and regional offices of the IRS.
Areas of 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
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.
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- 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
How we can immediately get Notices of Bank Levy and Wage Garnishment Released.
As former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors we have issued thousands of IRS Wage/Garnishment and Bank Levies. We know exactly how to quickly get them released. We have what it takes.
1. We immediately send a power of attorney to the IRS letting them know we are now your representative. You will never have to speak to them.
2. We will make sure all your tax returns are filed and current. If your tax returns are not up to date, the IRS will refuse to work your case. This is leverage that they use to get you compliant. We can pull tax transcripts, file and prepare your tax returns within days, even if you have lost your tax records.
3. The IRS requires a current financial statement. We will secure a required 433-F (IRS financial statement), verify the income and expenses and work out a settlement agreement. The IRS will require a closing settlement method for each case.
4. We review with our clients how they want to settle their case. We get them an agreement based on their current financial needs.
IRS Tax Settlement Agreements can be in different forms:
a. Hardship Settlements. Cases usually go into a 3 year suspended status because of an inability to pay. This is also called currently noncollectable. Your case will go into a hardship status because you do not have the income coming in to meet your current expenses. The IRS will use the National Standards Program to assess hardship.
b. Payment Agreements. Cases can be closed with agreed upon monthly installment payments to the IRS. We will review the different programs the IRS uses for the lowest possible amount required.
c. Offer in Compromise. There are three types of OICs:
The IRS may accept an Offer in Compromise based on three grounds:
1. Doubt as to Collectibility – Doubt exists that the taxpayer could ever pay the full amount of tax liability owed within the remainder of the statutory period for collection.
2. Doubt as to Liability – A legitimate doubt exists that the assessed tax liability is correct. Possible reasons to submit a doubt as to liability offer include:
(1) the examiner made a mistake interpreting the law,
(2) the examiner failed to consider the taxpayer’s evidence or
(3) the taxpayer has new evidence.
3. Effective Tax Administration/ Exceptional Circumstances – There is no doubt that the tax is correct and there is potential to collect the full amount of the tax owed, but an exceptional circumstance exists that would allow the IRS to consider an OIC. To be eligible for compromise on this basis, a taxpayer must demonstrate that the collection of the tax would create an economic hardship or would be unfair and inequitable.
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by steve | Sep 8, 2011 | Representation, Tax Help
Fresh Start Tax LLC A Professional Tax Firm Since 1982 Affordable Professional Tax Representation
If you need help with a proposed trust fund penalty assessment, call us today to get the very best of professional tax representation.
As a former IRS Revenue Officer I have worked thousands of trust fund cases, I am a true tax expert.
Appealing the Proposed Assessment Trust Fund Penalty Assessment
Letter 1153 advises the responsible party of his or her appeal rights.
The form that the appeal must take is based on the dollar amount of the proposed assessment.
The Letter 1153 also advises the responsible party that they may contact the IRS Revenue Officer within ten days of the Letter 1153 if:
They don’t agree with the proposed trust fund recovery assessment and have additional information to support their case
If you wish to try to resolve the matter informally:
In order to preserve their appeal rights, the responsible party must mail (or fax, if applicable) a written appeal within 60 days of the mailing or personal delivery of the letter (75 days if the letter is addressed to the responsible party outside of the United States). If the revenue officer does not agree with the information submitted informally, then the revenue officer should advise the taxpayer that they must follow the appeal procedures included in the Letter 1153(DO).
TFRP cases are also eligible for Fast Track Mediation (FTM). This program is designed to expedite case resolution since the entire process normally takes 30-40 days to complete. Additional information can be found in Publication 3605, Fast Track Mediation – A Process for Prompt Resolution of Tax Issues. Publication 3605 should be provided to the taxpayer to explain the FTM process.
The ASED is only extended for cases where the taxpayer files a proper appeal within the allowable time period; FTM has no impact on the ASED or the regular appeals procedures. Advise the taxpayer that even if they choose FTM, they must continue to follow the procedures in Letter 1153(DO) by filing the appropriate request within 60 days of issuance of the Letter 1153(DO) if they wish to have the case considered by the Appeals office in case the FTM is not resolved in their favor.
Both the taxpayer and the revenue officer must agree to mediate. The taxpayer must have completed a Form 4180, Report of Interview with Individual Relative to Trust Fund Recovery Penalty or Personal Liability for Excise Tax, and supplied all requested back-up documentation related to the trust fund recovery penalty investigation. To initiate the FTM process, the revenue officer will complete an “Agreement to Mediate” and a ” Summary of Issues” and forward the documents to Appeals within three days of securing the taxpayer’s signature.
If the parties do not reach an agreement, then the case will be forwarded to Appeals through Advisory if the taxpayer followed the instructions in Letter 1153(DO) regarding the formal appeal process. The case will then be assigned to a different Appeals officer. If the taxpayer did not follow the formal appeals process, the case should be forwarded for assessment. The taxpayer may still file a claim for refund after assessment if appropriate payment has been made.
If the revenue officer agrees with the information that was submitted informally or if the parties reach an agreement through the mediation process, then the revenue officer should change the determination by following the procedures in IRM 5.7.6.1.7.
If the revenue officer does not change the determination based on the information submitted informally, he or she should advise the taxpayer to follow the formal protest procedures outlined in Letter 1153(DO) in order to protect their appeal rights.
If the amount of tax liability proposed for the the period is:
Dollar Amount Type of Appeal
$25,000 or Less Small Case Request
More than $25,000 Formal Written Protest
If one tax period is more than $25,000 the taxpayer must submit a formal Written Protest.
IRM 5.7.6.1.4 contains the guidelines on the information that the taxpayer should include in a Small Case Request. IRM 5.7.6.1.5 contains the information that the taxpayer should include in a Formal Written Protest. The responsible party should submit any additional information or documentation that he or she wants the Settlement Officer/Appeals Officer to consider.
Note:
Usually appeals of penalty cases involve issues of responsibility and/or willfulness or how the penalty was calculated.
by steve | Sep 8, 2011 | Tax Settlements
Fresh Start Tax LLC Since 1982 Affordable IRS Tax Experts A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
If you have any IRS Tax Problems with owing back taxes or filing back tax returns we can take care of all IRS tax issues.
We can reconstruct any back or past due tax returns with little or no tax records. Our former IRS Agents know all the tax strategies to quickly resolve your IRS issue.
We have over 205 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of working directly for the IRS.
Hire trust, experience and affordable billing.
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.
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- 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
How we Settle and Negotiate your case with the Internal Revenue Service:
1. We immediately send a power of attorney to the IRS letting them know we are now your tax representative. You will never have to speak to the IRS.
2. We will make sure all your tax returns are filed and current. If your tax returns are not up to date, the IRS will refuse to work your case. This is leverage that they use to get you compliant. We can pull tax transcripts, file and prepare your tax returns within days, even if you have lost your tax records.
3. The IRS requires a current financial statement. We will secure a required 433-A (IRS financial statement), verify the income and expenses and work out a settlement agreement. The IRS will require a closing settlement method for each case.
4. We review with our clients how they want to settle their case. We get them an agreement based on their current financial needs.
IRS Tax Settlement Agreements can be in different forms:
a. Hardship Settlements. Cases usually go into a 3 year suspended status because of an inability to pay. This is also called currently noncollectable. Your case will go into a hardship status because you do not have the income coming in to meet your current expenses. The IRS will use the National Standards Program to assess hardship.
b. Payment Agreements. Cases can be closed with agreed upon monthly installment payments to the IRS. We will review the different programs the IRS uses for the lowest possible amount required.
c. IRS Offer in Compromise. There are three types of OICs:
The IRS may accept an Offer in Compromise based on three grounds:
1. Doubt as to Collectibility – Doubt exists that the taxpayer could ever pay the full amount of tax liability owed within the remainder of the statutory period for collection.
2. Doubt as to Liability – A legitimate doubt exists that the assessed tax liability is correct. Possible reasons to submit a doubt as to liability offer include:
(1) the examiner made a mistake interpreting the law,
(2) the examiner failed to consider the taxpayer’s evidence or
(3) the taxpayer has new evidence.
3. Effective Tax Administration / Exceptional Circumstances – There is no doubt that the tax is correct and there is potential to collect the full amount of the tax owed, but an exceptional circumstance exists that would allow the IRS to consider an OIC. To be eligible for compromise on this basis, a taxpayer must demonstrate that the collection of the tax would create an economic hardship or would be unfair and inequitable.
Do your homework before hiring a Professional Tax Firm. Make sure they have on staff Board Certified Tax Attorneys, Lawyers, CPAs, Former IRS Agents and Managers. Also, check the following to ensure the creditability and history of the Tax Firm.
1. Better Business Bureau – www.bbb.org/us/Find-Business-Reviews
2. Complaints.com – www.complaintsboard.com
3. Rip Off Report – http://www.ripoffreport.com
See our home page for more details about Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. Thank You
by steve | Sep 8, 2011 | Tax Levy and Wage Garnishments
Have Former IRS agents and managers who know the system resolve your problem.
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. IRS Tax Experts Since 1982 A Professional Tax Firm “A”Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau
We are a tax specialty firm dealing with IRS problems. We have over 205 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of the local, district and regional offices of the IRS.
We taught tax law at the IRS. We are true experts. Call us for a no cost professional consult.
We can get you immediate and permanent tax relief. Creativity, Cost Effectiveness, Communications. A call to us will cost you nothing.
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. is one of the premier tax resolution firms in the country. We deal with all types of civil cases including individuals, businesses, non-profits, partnerships and corporations.
We have staff that specialize in every facet of IRS Tax Representation.
We know all the IRS tax strategies because of our extensive IRS working backgrounds. We were Former IRS Certified Tax Instructors that taught IRS Tax Law in the IRS Regional Training Center. Some of our many specialties include the following:
Areas of 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
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.
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- 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
See our Home Page for more details Thank you
by steve | Sep 8, 2011 | Tax Help
Affordable IRS Agents can solve your tax problem.
Fresh Start Tax Since 1982 IRS Tax Experts A Professional Tax Firm “A” Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau
If you are looking for true professional tax representation who have over 205 years of professional tax experience call us today for a no cost professional tax consult.
We have over 60 years of direct working experience in the local, district and regional offices of the IRS and have taught tax law, tax policy and tax debt settlements called the Offer in Compromise to new IRS Agents and at the Regional Training Center.
We get results. We have successfully served our clients since 1982 and are one of the oldest, most trusted and experienced professional tax firms.
Areas of 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
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.
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- 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
See our Home Page for more details Thank you
