by Fresh Start Tax | Nov 6, 2019 | Tax Help
Los Angeles +The Real Deal IRS Problem Solvers
Affordable Former IRS Agents +Tax Debt, Tax Audits, Settlements, Levies, Garnishments, Back Returns + Free Consults + Since 1982 A plus BBB, We know the system!
Since 1982 we are Los Angeles real deal for IRS tax issues, matters and tax problems.
We have over 100 combined years of working directly for Internal Revenue Service and have over 200 years of professional tax experience.
We are experts in IRS tax debt, tax audits, IRS settlements called the offer in compromise, payment or installment agreements, bank levy or wage garnishment releases and the filing of back tax returns.
Every case deserves a free consultation with a very specific direction of closure. Call us today and find out why we are one of the number one choices in the state of California for IRS problem-solving.
Bank and Wage Garnishments
We are former IRS agents and managers who know the system can stop an IRS bank levy, wage garnishment levy, or any tax levy you may have received.
We are a local tax firm that had been practicing right here in South Florida since 1982.
We handle anything IRS related.
We can handle any back tax debt, tax audit, file an offer in compromise for back taxes, release wage garnishments and file any back tax returns.
If have if you have been notified by your employer or a bank that they have received a levy notice from the Internal Revenue Service, call us today for an initial consultation and start the process to immediately receiving your money back.
We cannot only stop your IRS bank levy or wage garnishment we can settle and close your case off the IRS enforcement computer at the same time.
Within 24 hours of receiving your current financial statement we can go ahead and get your money back in your case closed and settled with the Internal Revenue Service.
As former IRS agents we used to send out bank levies and wage garnishment so it only makes sense that we know the processes and systems to release them.
We have over 65 years of former IRS work experience in the local, district, and regional tax offices of the Internal Revenue Service. As former IRS agents and managers we were teaching instructors and work to supervisors throughout the region.
You can call us today for initial tax consultation and we can walk you through the process within 10 minutes.
How to Stop a IRS Bank Tax Levy or a IRS Wage Garnishment Levy
It is important to know where your cases in the system to begin the stop the IRS tax levy.
There is a difference between a bank levy in a wage levy garnishment.
Both are seizures, a bank levy is a freeze on your bank account for 21 days where as a wage levy is an immediate seizure on your wage.
There is also a difference between an IRS levy and a tax lien. A tax levy is a seizure and the tax lien is placed in the County of your residence to put the public on notice you owe back tax debt to the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS files 1.8 million tax levies every year and files over 600,000 federal tax liens.
Some taxpayers were sent a IRS letter 11 indicating that a tax levy was the next step, while others have been sent a IRS tax levy from the ACS unit out of various IRS offices, while others have been sent tax levies by revenue officers in the local offices.
If you have received IRS letter 11 there is a collection due process hearing that can stop the IRS levy.
If your case is in the ACS unit or the local office we can simply send over a power of attorney and start negotiation power to go ahead to get an immediate levy release and settle your IRS case at the same time.
IRS Final Notices before IRS Tax Levy or Garnishment
Where does Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authority to levy originate?
The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) authorizes levies to collect delinquent tax.
See IRC 6331. Any property or right to property that belongs to the taxpayer or on which there is a Federal tax lien can be levied, unless the IRC exempts the property from levy.
What actions must the Internal Revenue Service take before a levy can be issued?
The IRS will usually levy only after these three requirements are met:
1. The IRS assessed the tax and sent you a Notice and Demand for Payment (a tax bill);
2. You neglected or refused to pay the tax; and
3. The IRS sent you a Final Notice of Intent to Levy
The IRS may give you this notice in person, leave it at your home or your usual place of business, or send it to your last known address by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
Please note: if the IRS levies your state tax refund, you may receive a Notice of Levy on Your State Tax Refund, Notice of Your Right to Hearing after the levy.
IRS Billing Notices for IRS Tax Levies & IRS Wage Garnishments
The IRS will send out final notices before levies and seizures after they generally send out a series of five billing notices. The IRS billing cycles are generally five weeks apart.
On the fourth notice, taxpayers will receive their final notice in which they can go ahead and file with the appeals division of Internal Revenue Service to stop the levy.
Not only can we go ahead and stop the IRS notice of intent to levy, we can settle your case at the same time.
All your tax returns are going to have to be filed and if that is an issue for you, with or without tax records we can prepare your tax returns.
How IRS May Settle Tax Debt?
As a general rule, the Internal Revenue Service will take your current financial statement and after they reviewed your documented financial statement there is generally two ways IRS closes cases.
They generally closes your back taxes case by taxpayers putting you into a:
1. currently not collectible statuses or,
2. ask for a monthly payment agreement.
TAX FACTS :
For taxpayers who owe back taxes statistics show that 40% of all taxpayers are placed in currently not collectible status, while 6.5 million taxpayers enter monthly payment or installment agreement.
Some taxpayers can be eligible for the offer in compromise program to settle their debt for pennies on the dollar.
When we review every case we find out if you are offer in compromise candidate to make this happen.
Last year IRS accepted 38,000 taxpayers to settle their debt to the offer in compromise program for an average of $6500 per settlement.
Keep in mind your current documented financial statement will determine the settlement on your particular case if you are a suitable candidate for the offer in compromise.
All taxpayers before wanting to file an offer in compromise should walk through the IRS pre-qualifier tool.
We will carefully review your current financial statement and make sure you get the best possible settlement with Internal Revenue Service.
We are a full service tax firm specializing in IRS collection and audit matters. Since 1982, we are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
Los Angeles + The REAL DEAL IRS Problem Solvers, Former IRS Agents + Tax Debt, Tax Audits, Settlements, Levies, Garnishments, Back Returns + Free Consults
by Fresh Start Tax | Nov 6, 2019 | Tax Help
The Real Deal IRS Problem Solvers
Affordable Former IRS Agents +Tax Debt, Tax Audits, Settlements, Levies, Garnishments, Back Returns + Free Consults + Since 1982 + A plus BBB, We know the system!
Since 1982 we are Florida’s real deal for IRS tax issues and tax problems. We have over 100 combined years of working directly for Internal Revenue Service and have over 200 years of professional tax experience.
We are experts in IRS tax debt, tax audits, IRS settlements called the offer in compromise, payment or installment agreements, bank levy or wage garnishment releases and the filing of back tax returns.
Every case deserves a free consultation with a very specific direction of closure. Call us today and find out why we are one of the number one choices in the state of Florida for IRS problem-solving.
Bank and Wage Garnishments
We are former IRS agents and managers who know the system can stop an IRS bank levy, wage garnishment levy, or any tax levy you may have received.
We are a local tax firm that had been practicing right here in South Florida since 1982.
We handle anything IRS related.
We can handle any back tax debt, tax audit, file an offer in compromise for back taxes, release wage garnishments and file any back tax returns.
If have if you have been notified by your employer or a bank that they have received a levy notice from the Internal Revenue Service, call us today for an initial consultation and start the process to immediately receiving your money back.
We cannot only stop your IRS bank levy or wage garnishment we can settle and close your case off the IRS enforcement computer at the same time.
Within 24 hours of receiving your current financial statement we can go ahead and get your money back in your case closed and settled with the Internal Revenue Service.
As former IRS agents we used to send out bank levies and wage garnishment so it only makes sense that we know the processes and systems to release them.
We have over 65 years of former IRS work experience in the local, district, and regional tax offices of the Internal Revenue Service. As former IRS agents and managers we were teaching instructors and work to supervisors throughout the region.
You can call us today for initial tax consultation and we can walk you through the process within 10 minutes.
How to Stop a IRS Bank Tax Levy or a IRS Wage Garnishment Levy
It is important to know where your cases in the system to begin the stop the IRS tax levy.
There is a difference between a bank levy in a wage levy garnishment.
Both are seizures, a bank levy is a freeze on your bank account for 21 days where as a wage levy is an immediate seizure on your wage.
There is also a difference between an IRS levy and a tax lien. A tax levy is a seizure and the tax lien is placed in the County of your residence to put the public on notice you owe back tax debt to the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS files 1.8 million tax levies every year and files over 600,000 federal tax liens.
Some taxpayers were sent a IRS letter 11 indicating that a tax levy was the next step, while others have been sent a IRS tax levy from the ACS unit out of various IRS offices, while others have been sent tax levies by revenue officers in the local offices.
If you have received IRS letter 11 there is a collection due process hearing that can stop the IRS levy.
If your case is in the ACS unit or the local office we can simply send over a power of attorney and start negotiation power to go ahead to get an immediate levy release and settle your IRS case at the same time.
IRS Final Notices before IRS Tax Levy or Garnishment
Where does Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authority to levy originate?
The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) authorizes levies to collect delinquent tax.
See IRC 6331. Any property or right to property that belongs to the taxpayer or on which there is a Federal tax lien can be levied, unless the IRC exempts the property from levy.
What actions must the Internal Revenue Service take before a levy can be issued?
The IRS will usually levy only after these three requirements are met:
1. The IRS assessed the tax and sent you a Notice and Demand for Payment (a tax bill);
2. You neglected or refused to pay the tax; and
3. The IRS sent you a Final Notice of Intent to Levy
The IRS may give you this notice in person, leave it at your home or your usual place of business, or send it to your last known address by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
Please note: if the IRS levies your state tax refund, you may receive a Notice of Levy on Your State Tax Refund, Notice of Your Right to Hearing after the levy.
IRS Billing Notices for IRS Tax Levies & IRS Wage Garnishments
The IRS will send out final notices before levies and seizures after they generally send out a series of five billing notices. The IRS billing cycles are generally five weeks apart.
On the fourth notice, taxpayers will receive their final notice in which they can go ahead and file with the appeals division of Internal Revenue Service to stop the levy.
Not only can we go ahead and stop the IRS notice of intent to levy, we can settle your case at the same time.
All your tax returns are going to have to be filed and if that is an issue for you, with or without tax records we can prepare your tax returns.
How IRS May Settle Tax Debt?
As a general rule, the Internal Revenue Service will take your current financial statement and after they reviewed your documented financial statement there is generally two ways IRS closes cases.
They generally closes your back taxes case by taxpayers putting you into a:
1. currently not collectible statuses or,
2. ask for a monthly payment agreement.
TAX FACTS :
For taxpayers who owe back taxes statistics show that 40% of all taxpayers are placed in currently not collectible status, while 6.5 million taxpayers enter monthly payment or installment agreement.
Some taxpayers can be eligible for the offer in compromise program to settle their debt for pennies on the dollar.
When we review every case we find out if you are offer in compromise candidate to make this happen.
Last year IRS accepted 38,000 taxpayers to settle their debt to the offer in compromise program for an average of $6500 per settlement.
Keep in mind your current documented financial statement will determine the settlement on your particular case if you are a suitable candidate for the offer in compromise.
All taxpayers before wanting to file an offer in compromise should walk through the IRS pre-qualifier tool.
We will carefully review your current financial statement and make sure you get the best possible settlement with Internal Revenue Service.
We are a full service tax firm specializing in IRS collection and audit matters. Since 1982, we are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
Jacksonville + The REAL DEAL IRS Problem Solvers, Former IRS Agents + Tax Debt, Tax Audits, Settlements, Levies, Garnishments, Back Returns + Free Consults
by Fresh Start Tax | Nov 5, 2019 | Tax Help
The Real Deal IRS Problem Solvers
Affordable Former IRS Agents + Stop a IRS Tax Levy, Wage Garnishment NOW + Since 1982 + A plus BBB, We know the system!
We are former IRS agents and managers who know the system can stop an IRS bank levy, wage garnishment levy, or any tax levy you may have received.
We are a local tax firm that had been practicing right here in South Florida since 1982.
As former IRS agents we work out the Fort Lauderdale, and Miami offices.
We handle anything IRS related.
We can handle any back tax debt, tax audit, file an offer in compromise for back taxes, release wage garnishments and file any back tax returns.
If have if you have been notified by your employer or a bank that they have received a levy notice from the Internal Revenue Service, call us today for an initial consultation and start the process to immediately receiving your money back.
We cannot only stop your IRS bank levy or wage garnishment we can settle and close your case off the IRS enforcement computer at the same time.
Within 24 hours of receiving your current financial statement we can go ahead and get your money back in your case closed and settled with the Internal Revenue Service.
As former IRS agents we used to send out bank levies and wage garnishment so it only makes sense that we know the processes and systems to release them.
We have over 65 years of former IRS work experience in the local, district, and regional tax offices of the Internal Revenue Service. As former IRS agents and managers we were teaching instructors and work to supervisors throughout the region.
You can call us today for initial tax consultation and we can walk you through the process within 10 minutes.
How to Stop a IRS Bank Tax Levy or a IRS Wage Garnishment Levy
It is important to know where your cases in the system to begin the stop the IRS tax levy.
There is a difference between a bank levy in a wage levy garnishment.
Both are seizures, a bank levy is a freeze on your bank account for 21 days where as a wage levy is an immediate seizure on your wage.
There is also a difference between an IRS levy and a tax lien. A tax levy is a seizure and the tax lien is placed in the County of your residence to put the public on notice you owe back tax debt to the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS files 1.8 million tax levies every year and files over 600,000 federal tax liens.
Some taxpayers were sent a IRS letter 11 indicating that a tax levy was the next step, while others have been sent a IRS tax levy from the ACS unit out of various IRS offices, while others have been sent tax levies by revenue officers in the local offices.
If you have received IRS letter 11 there is a collection due process hearing that can stop the IRS levy.
If your case is in the ACS unit or the local office we can simply send over a power of attorney and start negotiation power to go ahead to get an immediate levy release and settle your IRS case at the same time.
IRS Final Notices before IRS Tax Levy or Garnishment
Where does Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authority to levy originate?
The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) authorizes levies to collect delinquent tax.
See IRC 6331. Any property or right to property that belongs to the taxpayer or on which there is a Federal tax lien can be levied, unless the IRC exempts the property from levy.
What actions must the Internal Revenue Service take before a levy can be issued?
The IRS will usually levy only after these three requirements are met:
1. The IRS assessed the tax and sent you a Notice and Demand for Payment (a tax bill);
2. You neglected or refused to pay the tax; and
3. The IRS sent you a Final Notice of Intent to Levy
The IRS may give you this notice in person, leave it at your home or your usual place of business, or send it to your last known address by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
Please note: if the IRS levies your state tax refund, you may receive a Notice of Levy on Your State Tax Refund, Notice of Your Right to Hearing after the levy.
IRS Billing Notices for IRS Tax Levies & IRS Wage Garnishments
The IRS will send out final notices before levies and seizures after they generally send out a series of five billing notices. The IRS billing cycles are generally five weeks apart.
On the fourth notice, taxpayers will receive their final notice in which they can go ahead and file with the appeals division of Internal Revenue Service to stop the levy.
Not only can we go ahead and stop the IRS notice of intent to levy, we can settle your case at the same time.
All your tax returns are going to have to be filed and if that is an issue for you, with or without tax records we can prepare your tax returns.
How IRS May Settle Tax Debt?
As a general rule, the Internal Revenue Service will take your current financial statement and after they reviewed your documented financial statement there is generally two ways IRS closes cases.
They generally closes your back taxes case by taxpayers putting you into a:
1. currently not collectible statuses or,
2. ask for a monthly payment agreement.
TAX FACTS :
For taxpayers who owe back taxes statistics show that 40% of all taxpayers are placed in currently not collectible status, while 6.5 million taxpayers enter monthly payment or installment agreement.
Some taxpayers can be eligible for the offer in compromise program to settle their debt for pennies on the dollar.
When we review every case we find out if you are offer in compromise candidate to make this happen.
Last year IRS accepted 38,000 taxpayers to settle their debt to the offer in compromise program for an average of $6500 per settlement.
Keep in mind your current documented financial statement will determine the settlement on your particular case if you are a suitable candidate for the offer in compromise.
All taxpayers before wanting to file an offer in compromise should walk through the IRS pre-qualifier tool.
We will carefully review your current financial statement and make sure you get the best possible settlement with Internal Revenue Service.
We are a full service tax firm specializing in IRS collection and audit matters. Since 1982, we are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
The IRS Problem Solver, Former IRS Agents + Tax Debt, Tax Audits, Settlements, Levies, Garnishments, Back Returns + Free Consults + Ft.Lauderdale, Miami
by Fresh Start Tax | Oct 31, 2019 | Tax Help
Michael Sullivan Fresh Start Tax Expert
YOU WILL NOT LOSE YOUR PASSPORT, CALL US AND FIND OUT WHY. AFFORDABLE, SINCE 1982. Attorneys, Lawyers, Former IRS, AFFORDABLE!
We are a team of tax attorneys, CPAs, and former IRS agents that can “SAVE YOUR PASSPORT.” We have over 100 combined years of direct IRS work experience.
Mr. Sullivan has been on FOXBusiness news, ABC the briefing, CBS and NBC. is a national tax expert on IRS matters.
On staff are Tax Attorneys, Tax Lawyers, CPA’s and many Former IRS agents, all who know the system..
We know the system, let our experience work for you. AFFORDABLE, Since 1982.
Have no fear, we can assure to you that your passport will not be taken away. We can save your passport and settle your case at the same time.
We have a very fast, simple, affordable, and easy solutions that can keep your passport in your hands. Upon your first consultation with us we will show you the exact process on how to make sure IRS does not interfere with your life or travel plans.
Have no fear, we can assure to you that your passport will not be taken away. We can save your passport and settle your case at the same time.
We have a very fast, simple, affordable, and easy solutions that can keep your passport in your hands.
Upon your first consultation with us we will show you the exact process on how to make sure IRS does not interfere with your life or travel plans.
IRS is trying to put pressure on taxpayers who will over $50,000 the fear of losing their Tax Court to pony up and pay their tax that.They are using other government agencies to help them in this process and so far it’s working.
It seems that “at least 362,000 Americans” will have their passport applications denied due to outstanding tax debts and the list keeps growing.
According to IRS Division Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, this new law has already led to a substantial amount of tax collections. One taxpayer reportedly paid around $1 million in back taxes to avoid being denied a passport.
An IRS spokesperson has confirmed that the agency has collected $11.5 million from 220 taxpayers with another 1,400 signing installment agreements to avoid being prevented from traveling.
There are number of measures that you can take to avoid this happening. By contacting our office will review the various programs and ensure that your passport will not be taken.
Do not let IRS threaten you or your passport call our firm today and learn how you can settle your tax that.
The New Tax Law and the History behind everything.
The Internal Revenue Service reiterated its warning that taxpayers may not be able to renew a current passport or obtain a new passport if they owe federal taxes. To avoid delays in travel plans, taxpayers need to take prompt action to resolve their tax issues.
In January of last year, the IRS began implementing new procedures affecting individuals with “seriously delinquent tax debts.” These new procedures implement provisions of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.
The law requires the IRS to notify the State Department of taxpayers the IRS has certified as owing a seriously delinquent tax debt, which is $52,000 or more.
The law also requires State to deny their passport application or renewal. If a taxpayer currently has a valid passport, the State Department may revoke the passport or limit ability to travel outside the United States.
When the IRS certifies a taxpayer to the State Department as owing a seriously delinquent tax debt, they receive a Notice CP508C from the IRS. This is the IRS nasty gram.
“When a taxpayer no longer has a seriously delinquent tax debt, because they paid it in full or made another payment arrangement, the IRS will reverse the taxpayer’s certification within thirty days.”
State will then remove the certification from the taxpayer’s record, so their passport won’t be at risk under this program. The IRS can expedite the decertification notice to the State Department for a taxpayer who resolves their debt, has a pending passport application and has imminent travel plans or lives abroad with an urgent need for a passport.
A taxpayer with a seriously delinquent tax debt is generally someone who owes the IRS more than $52,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest for which the IRS has filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien and the period to challenge it has expired or the IRS has issued a levy.
Before denying a passport renewal or new passport application, the State Department will hold the taxpayer’s application for 90 days to allow them to:
• Resolve any erroneous certification issues,
• Make full payment of the tax debt, or
• Enter a satisfactory payment arrangement with the IRS.
Different Ways to Resolve Tax Issues and the IRS Tax Debt
There are several ways taxpayers can avoid having the IRS notify the State Department of their seriously delinquent tax debt.
They include the following:
• Paying the tax debt in full,
• Paying the tax debt timely under an approved installment agreement,
• Paying the tax debt timely under an accepted offer in compromise,
• Paying the tax debt timely under the terms of a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice,
• Having requested or have a pending collection due process appeal with a levy, or
• Having collection suspended because a taxpayer has made an innocent spouse election or requested innocent spouse relief.
Some of the Tax Relief programs for unpaid/back taxes to the IRS
Taxpayers qualify for one of several relief programs including the following:
1. IRS Payment agreement, Installment agreements,
Taxpayers can ask for a payment plan with the IRS by filing Form 9465. Taxpayers can download this form from IRS.gov and mail it along with a tax return, bill or notice. Some taxpayers can use the online payment agreement to set up a monthly payment agreement.
2. the IRS Offer in Compromise.
Some taxpayers may qualify for an offer in compromise, an agreement between a taxpayer and the IRS that settles the tax liability for less than the full amount owed. The IRS looks at the taxpayer’s income and assets to decide the taxpayer’s ability to pay. Taxpayers can use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier tool to help them decide whether they’re eligible for an offer in compromise.
Subject to change, the IRS also will not certify a taxpayer as owing a seriously delinquent tax debt or will reverse the certification for a taxpayer:
• Who is in bankruptcy,
• Who is deceased,
• Who is identified by the IRS as a victim of tax-related identity theft,
• Whose account the IRS has determined is currently not collectible due to hardship,
• Who is located within a federally declared disaster area,
• Who has a request pending with the IRS for an installment agreement,
• Who has a pending offer in compromise with the IRS, or
• Who has an IRS accepted adjustment that will satisfy the debt in full.
For taxpayers serving in a combat zone who owe a seriously delinquent tax debt, the IRS postpones notifying the State Department of the delinquency and the taxpayer’s passport is not subject to denial during the time of service in a combat zone.
Have questions about IRS in your passport, do not be bullied by the Internal Revenue Service and threatening your passport, call us today and speak to true IRS tax experts. Since 1982
Installment Agreements Can HELP Save Your Passport From IRS Tax Debt, Tax Attorneys, IRS Lawyers, Former IRS
Jacksonville + Installment Agreements Can HELP Save Your Passport From IRS Tax Debt, Tax Attorneys, IRS Lawyers, Former IRS
by Fresh Start Tax | Oct 31, 2019 | Tax Help
YOU WILL NOT LOSE YOUR PASSPORT, CALL US AND FIND OUT WHY. AFFORDABLE, SINCE 1982. Attorneys, Lawyers, Former IRS, AFFORDABLE!
We are a team of tax attorneys, CPAs, and former IRS agents that can “SAVE YOUR PASSPORT.” We have over 100 combined years of direct IRS work experience.
Mr. Sullivan has been on FOXBusiness news, ABC the briefing, CBS and NBC. is a national tax expert on IRS matters.
On staff are Tax Attorneys, Tax Lawyers, CPA’s and many Former IRS agents, all who know the system..
We know the system, let our experience work for you. AFFORDABLE, Since 1982.
Have no fear, we can assure to you that your passport will not be taken away. We can save your passport and settle your case at the same time.
We have a very fast, simple, affordable, and easy solutions that can keep your passport in your hands. Upon your first consultation with us we will show you the exact process on how to make sure IRS does not interfere with your life or travel plans.
Have no fear, we can assure to you that your passport will not be taken away. We can save your passport and settle your case at the same time.
We have a very fast, simple, affordable, and easy solutions that can keep your passport in your hands.
Upon your first consultation with us we will show you the exact process on how to make sure IRS does not interfere with your life or travel plans.
IRS is trying to put pressure on taxpayers who will over $50,000 the fear of losing their Tax Court to pony up and pay their tax that.They are using other government agencies to help them in this process and so far it’s working.
It seems that “at least 362,000 Americans” will have their passport applications denied due to outstanding tax debts and the list keeps growing.
According to IRS Division Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, this new law has already led to a substantial amount of tax collections. One taxpayer reportedly paid around $1 million in back taxes to avoid being denied a passport.
An IRS spokesperson has confirmed that the agency has collected $11.5 million from 220 taxpayers with another 1,400 signing installment agreements to avoid being prevented from traveling.
There are number of measures that you can take to avoid this happening. By contacting our office will review the various programs and ensure that your passport will not be taken.
Do not let IRS threaten you or your passport call our firm today and learn how you can settle your tax that.
The New Tax Law and the History behind everything.
The Internal Revenue Service reiterated its warning that taxpayers may not be able to renew a current passport or obtain a new passport if they owe federal taxes. To avoid delays in travel plans, taxpayers need to take prompt action to resolve their tax issues.
In January of last year, the IRS began implementing new procedures affecting individuals with “seriously delinquent tax debts.” These new procedures implement provisions of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.
The law requires the IRS to notify the State Department of taxpayers the IRS has certified as owing a seriously delinquent tax debt, which is $52,000 or more.
The law also requires State to deny their passport application or renewal. If a taxpayer currently has a valid passport, the State Department may revoke the passport or limit ability to travel outside the United States.
When the IRS certifies a taxpayer to the State Department as owing a seriously delinquent tax debt, they receive a Notice CP508C from the IRS. This is the IRS nasty gram.
“When a taxpayer no longer has a seriously delinquent tax debt, because they paid it in full or made another payment arrangement, the IRS will reverse the taxpayer’s certification within thirty days.”
State will then remove the certification from the taxpayer’s record, so their passport won’t be at risk under this program. The IRS can expedite the decertification notice to the State Department for a taxpayer who resolves their debt, has a pending passport application and has imminent travel plans or lives abroad with an urgent need for a passport.
A taxpayer with a seriously delinquent tax debt is generally someone who owes the IRS more than $52,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest for which the IRS has filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien and the period to challenge it has expired or the IRS has issued a levy.
Before denying a passport renewal or new passport application, the State Department will hold the taxpayer’s application for 90 days to allow them to:
• Resolve any erroneous certification issues,
• Make full payment of the tax debt, or
• Enter a satisfactory payment arrangement with the IRS.
Different Ways to Resolve Tax Issues and the IRS Tax Debt
There are several ways taxpayers can avoid having the IRS notify the State Department of their seriously delinquent tax debt.
They include the following:
• Paying the tax debt in full,
• Paying the tax debt timely under an approved installment agreement,
• Paying the tax debt timely under an accepted offer in compromise,
• Paying the tax debt timely under the terms of a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice,
• Having requested or have a pending collection due process appeal with a levy, or
• Having collection suspended because a taxpayer has made an innocent spouse election or requested innocent spouse relief.
Some of the Tax Relief programs for unpaid/back taxes to the IRS
Taxpayers qualify for one of several relief programs including the following:
1. IRS Payment agreement,Installment agreements,
Taxpayers can ask for a payment plan with the IRS by filing Form 9465. Taxpayers can download this form from IRS.gov and mail it along with a tax return, bill or notice. Some taxpayers can use the online payment agreement to set up a monthly payment agreement.
2. the IRS Offer in Compromise
Some taxpayers may qualify for an offer in compromise, an agreement between a taxpayer and the IRS that settles the tax liability for less than the full amount owed. The IRS looks at the taxpayer’s income and assets to decide the taxpayer’s ability to pay. Taxpayers can use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier tool to help them decide whether they’re eligible for an offer in compromise.
Subject to change, the IRS also will not certify a taxpayer as owing a seriously delinquent tax debt or will reverse the certification for a taxpayer:
• Who is in bankruptcy,
• Who is deceased,
• Who is identified by the IRS as a victim of tax-related identity theft,
• Whose account the IRS has determined is currently not collectible due to hardship,
• Who is located within a federally declared disaster area,
• Who has a request pending with the IRS for an installment agreement,
• Who has a pending offer in compromise with the IRS, or
• Who has an IRS accepted adjustment that will satisfy the debt in full.
For taxpayers serving in a combat zone who owe a seriously delinquent tax debt, the IRS postpones notifying the State Department of the delinquency and the taxpayer’s passport is not subject to denial during the time of service in a combat zone.
Have questions about IRS in your passport, do not be bullied by the Internal Revenue Service and threatening your passport, call us today and speak to true IRS tax experts. Since 1982
Installment Agreements Can HELP Save Your Passport From IRS Tax Debt, Tax Attorneys, IRS Lawyers, Former IRS + Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando
