by Fresh Start Tax | Jun 11, 2013 | Tax Levy and Wage Garnishments
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What will be required to get an IRS levy lifted
To get an IRS levy lifted you will need to provide the Internal Revenue Service with the current financial statement.
That financial statement will be on form 433-F which you can find on our website.
You will need to completely document your 433-F to prove all income and all expenses. IRS also require the last 3 to 6 months worth of bank statements in your last pay stub.
IRS will then compare your income and expenses against the national, regional, and local standards to determine how IRS will go ahead and close the case.
As a general rule once the IRS receives a financial statement and you agree to a settlement strategy, the IRS will immediately release the levy on your wages or your bank account.
Can your Employer Threatens to Fire you Because of a IRS Levy
Sometimes an employer threatens to fire an employee to avoid handling a levy. Make sure this does not to you.
This might be a violation of 15 USC 1674.
If the employer fires the taxpayer because of this, the employer might be fined not more than $1000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
You should refer the taxpayer to the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL). DOL, not IRS, must decide if the employer violated the law.
Continuous Effect of Levy on Salary and Wages Form 668-W
Unlike other IRS levies, a levy on a taxpayer’s wages and salary has a continuous effect. It never stops until the IRS issues a wage levy release.
It attaches to future payments, until the Wage levy is released.
Wages and salary include fees, bonuses, commissions, and similar items. All other levies only attach to property and rights to property that exist when the levy is served.
Example:
The 668-A : If a bank account is levied, it only reaches money in the account when the levy is served. It does not reach money deposited later.
When other income is levied, the levy reaches payment the taxpayer has a fixed and determinable right to. If the taxpayer’s right to that payment is not dependent upon the performance of future services, then the levy will reach the future payments as well.
Retirement, Royalty Income.
A Form 668-A is issued to levy an author’s royalties. The author has a fixed and determinable right to royalties for books that have already been published. The levy reaches royalties for sales of those books in the future.
The levy does not reach royalties for books that are written and published later. A new levy must be served to take those royalties.
A Form 668-W is issued to levy a taxpayer’s retirement income.
The taxpayer has a fixed right to the future payments; therefore, the levy remains in effect until it is released.
Exempt Amount from a IRS Tax Levy
Part of the individual taxpayer’s wages, salary, (including fees, bonuses, commissions and similar items) and other income, as well as retirement and benefit income, is exempt from levy.
The weekly exempt amount is:
The total of the taxpayer’s standard deduction and the amount deductible for exemptions on an income tax return for the year the levy is served.
Then, this total is divided by 52.
Income that is not paid weekly is prorated, so the same amount is exempt.
In addition, the amount the taxpayer needs to pay court ordered child support is exempt.
The support order can originate from a court or administrative process under the laws and procedures of a state, territory or possession.
Remember your IRS levy can be released as soon as IRS has a complete and accurate and documented financial statement.
Also you want to make sure that all your tax returns are filed and up-to-date.
Many times IRS can refuse issuing a levy release because taxpayers fail to bring all their tax returns current.
If you have unfiled tax returns contact us today and we can get your tax returns filed get your levy released at the same time
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jun 11, 2013 | Tax Levy and Wage Garnishments
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If the IRS has sent a levy to your bank account or on your wages contact us today.
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As a result of our years of experience we know the exact protocols to get an IRS levy whether it be a bank account levy or a wage garnishment levy released as soon as possible.
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The process of getting an IRS levy released
Certain steps must be taken to get an IRS levy released.
IRS will require a current financial statement which is on form 433-F.
You can find that form on our website. You will need to complete this financial statement and provide all necessary documentation to prove the validity of the financial statement.
Along with the completed financial statement IRS will require bank stubs, pay stubs, and a copy of all your monthly expenses.
IRS will then take that financial statement income and compare it against what is called as the national and regional standards test. You can find those national and regional standards on our website as well.
Contact us today for a free initial consultation and we can start the immediate process of getting your IRS tax levy released.
By Law, What is a Tax Levy
A levy is a legal seizure of your property to satisfy a back tax debt.
Tax levies are different from tax liens, the two are often confused.
A lien is a claim used as security for the tax debt, while a levy actually takes the property to satisfy the tax debt. It also should be known that a levy is an actual seizure.
If you do not pay your taxes the IRS may seize and sell any type of real or personal property that you own or have an interest in.
The IRS could seize and sell property that you hold such as your car, boat, or house, or
the IRS could levy property that is yours but is held by someone else such as your wages, retirement accounts, dividends, bank accounts, licenses, rental income, accounts receivables, the cash loan value of your life insurance, or commissions. There are a few things that the Internal Revenue Service cannot seize.
Three requirements are met before an IRS levy can be issued:
1. The IRS has assessed the tax and sent you a Notice and Demand for Payment;
2. You neglected or refused to pay the tax and,
3. The IRS sent you a Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to A Hearing (levy notice) at least 30 days before the levy.
How delivery of the Notice and demand must take place
The Internal Revenue Service 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.
If you are in a financial Hardship
If the IRS determines the levy is creating an immediate economic hardship, the levy may be released.
A levy release does not mean you are exempt from paying the balance.
The IRS will work with you to establish payment plans or take other steps to help you pay off the balance.
Note to Employers on the IRS Wage Levy
Employers generally have at least one full pay period after receiving a Form 668-W, Notice of Levy on Wages, Salary and Other Income before they are required to send any funds from their employee’s wages.
The employers should encourage your employees that have a levy placed on their wages to contact the IRS as soon as possible to discuss a release of levy and resolution of their tax liability.
You can ask the IRS Manager for help
You may ask an IRS manager to review your case, or you may request a Collection Due Process hearing with the Office of Appeals by filing a request for a Collection Due Process hearing with the IRS office listed on your notice.
You must file your request within 30 days of the date on your notice. Some of the issues you may discuss include:
- You paid all you owed before we sent the levy notice,
- We assessed the tax and sent the levy notice when you were in bankruptcy, and subject to the automatic stay during bankruptcy,
- We made a procedural error in an assessment,
- The time to collect the tax (called the statute of limitations) expired before we sent the levy notice,
- You did not have an opportunity to dispute the assessed liability,
- You wish to discuss the collection options, or
- You wish to make a spousal defense.
It is very possible to get an IRS levy released within a 72 hour period.
Once Fresh Start Tax is retained and the tax payer provides us with the necessary documentation, as a general rule we can get the IRS levy, whether it be a bank account levy or a wage levy released the same day.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jun 10, 2013 | Sales Tax, State of Florida
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If you owe back sales tax for the state of Florida contact us today for a free initial tax consultation and review of your case.
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The Florida Sales Tax Collection Process
The Department of Revenue begins the collection process when a taxpayer fails to file a return, fails to make a payment, underpays the amount due, files late, pays late, or owes additional money that was discovered in an audit.
A delinquency notice (Notice of Delinquency, NOD) is issued when a return is not filed and a bill (Notice of Amount Due) is issued when a return is filed late or additional money is due.
The delinquency notice issued to a taxpayer indicates a return has not been filed, while the initial bill contains a breakdown of the additional amount due.
It is extremely important to take prompt action for resolution when you receive a billing or delinquency notice.
Penalties and interest continue to accumulate until the entire amount of the tax is paid.
If the debt remains unpaid for 90 days, the Department will charge a 10% administrative collection processing fee to cover the costs of collecting the debt.
The Use of Private Collection Agencies
Failure to resolve your debt may result in your account being sent to a private collection agency.
If your account is sent to a private collection agency and the debt includes reemployment tax (formerly known as unemployment tax), you will be charged a separate fee by the collection agency.
If you cannot afford to pay your Florida sales tax
If you can not a afford to pay your Florida sales tax contact us today and we can go over the different tax options and strategies to help relieve you of your current Florida sales tax debt.
It is in your best interest to make sure all tax returns are current if possible and that you are making your necessary deposits to show the state of Florida good faith.
If any government agency finds out that a taxpayer is current in filings and payments they will make every effort to work with the individual or the business.
If you can pay, the quickest way to resolve a bill is to pay it online.
If a delinquency notice is received, it is important to file the missing return(s) and pay the tax as soon as possible. If a taxpayer is already enrolled for e-file and pay, they need to submit the missing returns and payments as they normally would.
If not currently on e-file, enrollment for e-Services is easy.
A user ID and Password will be sent within 48 hours and then the taxpayer can electronically file and electronically pay past-due returns.
A taxpayer who believes they received a delinquency notice in error, disagrees with the billing amount due, or has already filed or paid the return or billing in question, should contact the Department immediately to resolve the issue.
If sending written correspondence, be sure to include name, business name, tax type, business partner number, and telephone number.
Failure to respond timely may result in further enforcement actions which could include: filing liens against property, freezing bank accounts, and revoking sales tax registration and other professional licenses.
What to do if it’s not possible to pay in full?
The taxpayer will be required to provide financial documents that support their inability to pay the debt in full.
They should also be prepared to pay a minimum of 25 percent down and the full balance within a year.
Taxpayer Rights Advocate
The Taxpayer Rights Advocate helps resolve taxpayer problems and complaints not solved through normal channels.
If a taxpayer believes that they have not been treated fairly by Department employees, they should try to resolve the issues/problems through normal channels.
If this has already been done but the taxpayer still believes the Department has not addressed the concerns, contact the Taxpayer Rights Advocate at 850-617-8168 or write to:
Taxpayer Rights Advocate
Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 5906
Tallahassee FL 32314-5906
Contact us today for a free initial tax consultation if you owe Florida sales tax or need to file back tax returns.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jun 10, 2013 | Sales Tax
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Commonly asked Questions
Why Are Taxpayers in the State of Florida Audited?
- Enforce Florida tax laws uniformly.
- Promote voluntary compliance.
Generally the State of Florida accepts most tax returns as filed, however the State audits some returns to verify accuracy and evaluate compliance.
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.
Why were you Selected fora Sales Tax Audit?
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:
1. Internal Revenue Service information.
2. Information sharing programs with other states and state agencies.
3. Computer-based random selection.
4. Analysis of Florida tax return information.
5. Business publications, periodicals, journals, and directories.
What Types of Tax Records Will I Need to Provide for a Florida Sales Tax Audit?
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:
- General ledgers and journals
- Cash receipt and disbursement journals
- Purchase and sales journals
- Sales tax exemption or resale certificates
- Other documentation to verify amounts entered on tax returns
Keep your Tax Florida Sales Tax Record for 3 years
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.
You have Rights During a 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.
What Happens When the Florida Sales Tax Audit is Complete?
After your audit is complete, you can review the audit findings and proposed changes to your tax liability. The auditor will give you a copy of the work papers and explain your rights, including deadlines for filing protests.
If you agree with the audit findings, we expect you to pay the amount due in full. You have the right to protest the proposed changes if you disagree with them. “How to Pay Your Audit Assessment” has more details.
Florida Sales Tax Audits Self-Audit/Self-Analysis ( from Florida Sales Tax )
The Department uses self-audit or self-analysis projects to educate taxpayers on issues related to a particular compliance problem or industry.
The State will send selected taxpayers information about a specific tax or issue, user-friendly instructions, and simple worksheets.
They ask them to review the materials, complete the worksheets, calculate any additional tax due, and return the paperwork to us with payment. The auditor has limited contact with the taxpayer and does not visit the taxpayer’s location.
The Department usually accepts the taxpayer’s responses. However, participation in a self-audit/self-analysis does not exempt the taxpayer from further audit review of the same time period.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jun 10, 2013 | Tax Problem Help
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IRS will require a Current Financial Statement
IRS will require a personal, business, or corporate financial statement before it makes a determination on how to dispose of individuals and businesses cases that owe the IRS a tax debt.
You also must have all your tax returns filed and up-to-date.
The required financial statement forms needed to be turned in to the IRS are the Internal 433-F or 433-B.
You can find both of those forms on our website.
Once the Internal Revenue Service has those forms in hand they will ask for complete documentation to verify the correctness of the financial statement.
Once the IRS carefully reviews the financial statement IRS will decide the category in which to deal with the taxpayer.
As a general rule the three categories are the following:
- IRS will either put the individual or the business into an economic tax hardship,
- place the individuals into a installment or payment plan,
- or suggest to the taxpayer they are a IRS tax settlement candidate.
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