by Fresh Start Tax | May 29, 2013 | Tax Help
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The IRS view of Unfiled, Multiple Payroll Tax Problems
As a former IRS agent, the federal government puts payroll taxes as a high priority on their list of targets.
The reason is simple, payroll taxes are not a tax they are in fact monies are held in trust for the federal government.
When a case is in the field , the IRS Service centers send out what are known as FTD alerts those are corporations in the area we the IRS offices are located that have not filed their current federal tax deposits. The local IRS offices will make sure payroll tax cases are worked well before individual tax cases.
IRS can hold individuals responsible for the failure to pay back payroll taxes (unfiled, multiple payroll tax returns )
The IRS has a 6672 penalty which is imposed on persons or individuals who have not filed and paid back payroll taxes. IRS has the right to assess, collect and sees those assets belonging to those parties were responsible to collect the money and turn it over to the Internal Revenue Service. If you have not paid back payroll taxes and your signature on the bank account of a particular company or corporation you may be held responsible to pay these back taxes. You should contact us today for further details.
Who Can Be Responsible for the Trust Fund Taxes, code section 6672
The trust fund recovery penalty may be assessed against any person who:
- Is responsible for collecting or paying withheld income and employment taxes, or for paying collected excise taxes; and
- Willfully fails to collect or pay them
A responsible person is a person or group of people who has the duty to perform and the power to direct the collecting, accounting, and paying of trust fund taxes. This person may be or had some of the following powers:
- An officer or an employee of a corporation;
- A member or employee of a partnership;
- A corporate director or shareholder or member;
- A member of a board of trustees of a nonprofit organization, or anyone deemed to be responsible;
- Another person with authority and control over funds to direct their disbursement.
For wilfulness to exist, the responsible person:
- Must have been, or should have been, aware of the outstanding taxes; and
- Either intentionally disregarded the law or was plainly indifferent to its requirements (no fraudulent intent or bad motive is required).
If you do not file , IRS can prepare these tax returns under 6020 B of the Internal Revenue Code
(a) Preparation of return by Secretary
If any person shall fail to make a return required by this title or by regulations prescribed thereunder, but shall consent to disclose all information necessary for the preparation thereof, then, and in that case, the Secretary may prepare such return, which, being signed by such person, may be received by the Secretary as the return of such person.
(b) Execution of return by Secretary
(1) Authority of Secretary to execute return
If any person fails to make any return required by any internal revenue law or regulation made thereunder at the time prescribed therefore, or makes, willfully or otherwise, a false or fraudulent return, the Secretary shall make such return from his own knowledge and from such information as he can obtain through testimony or otherwise.
(2) Status of returns
Any return so made and subscribed by the Secretary shall be prima facie good and sufficient for all legal purposes.
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by Fresh Start Tax | May 29, 2013 | Sales Tax
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This blog deals with the Collection Process from the Florida Sales Tax
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) 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. If you cannot pay the tax in full is your best interest to call a tax professional to help resolve this matter to keep your business active in good standing with the Florida sales tax division.
Penalties and Interest
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. There are avenues in which you can abate penalties and interest and you should call and speak to us about your particular case and see how we can help.
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 have the money 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.
Due you owe the tax???
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.
Failure to respond to Florida Sales Tax Letters and Notices
Failure to respond timely may result in further enforcement actions which could include:
- filing liens against property,
- and revoking sales tax registration and other professional licenses.
If you cannot pay the sales or use tax, contact us today and we can go over the various tax options the State has available to go ahead and pay your back sales tax. So whether you need to file, whether you owe back taxes or are undergoing a sales tax audit, contact us today for expert sales tax representation.
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We can many times get results through Taxpayer Rights Advocate
The Taxpayer Rights Advocate helps resolve taxpayer problems and complaints not solved through normal channels. Read the Florida Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. 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.
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by Fresh Start Tax | May 29, 2013 | Florida Sales Tax
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Florida Tax Laws – Collections Actions
The Florida Department of Revenue is authorized by law to publish a list of the names of taxpayers who have large unresolved tax liabilities.
These taxpayers have failed to pay or arrange to pay their debt, despite repeated attempts by the Department to collect the amount due.
The names were selected according to the following criteria:
- Taxpayers who have unsatisfied tax warrants or liens totaling $100,000 or more, and
- In counties where no taxpayer has warrants or liens totaling $100,000, the two taxpayers with the highest amount of warrants or liens are included.
- Taxpayers who are in bankruptcy, who have entered into and are current on a stipulated payment agreement, or who have in place a payment agreement with the Department, are excluded.
The warrant or lien is a public record filed with the Clerk of Court or other government office in the county where the taxpayer is located.
The list is published according to section 213.053(19), Florida Statutes. Unauthorized use of this information is prohibited by Florida law. For more details, read our privacy notice.
The list will be updated every 30 days. The current list was posted on May 23, 2013.
If your name or business name appears on the list and you want to resolve your tax liability, contact your local Department of Revenue service center.
You must do one of the following:
- Enter a stipulated payment agreement.
- Provide information to prove the amount on the warrant is not due.
The Florida Department of Revenue is authorized by law to publish a list of the names of taxpayers who have large unresolved tax liabilities. These taxpayers have failed to pay or arrange to pay their debt, despite repeated attempts by the Department to collect the amount due.
Florida tax law allows the following actions to be done when you owe back taxes:
- Garnishment of your wages,
- Revocation of your business registration or licenses,
- Your bank account (individual, corporate ) can be frozen and taken,
- Your property and assets can be seized and sold to pay your back taxes,
- Despite paying the State tax debt, the lien or warrant will remain on your credit report for 7 to 10 years,
- Subject to penalties between 10% per month and 100% of the tax due.
- Interest on the tax debt accrues daily on the unpaid balance.
Contact us today if you owe back sales tax for the state of Florida and get quick and affordable back sales tax relief.
by Fresh Start Tax | May 28, 2013 | Offer in Compromise
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Some facts about Settling with the IRS
- the IRS receives 58,000 IRS settlement packages a year,
- IRS accepts approximately 30% of all settlement proposals,
- the average settlement is $.14 on a dollar.
Before any taxpayer wants to submit an offer in compromise or an IRS tax settlement package with the Internal Revenue Service they should walk to the pre-qualifier tool our website.
It will let the taxpayer, individual, or business automatically know whether they are pre-qualified to file an OIC and will be an acceptable and suitable candidate for the settlement program.
If you have any questions about the pre-qualifier tool or an IRS tax settlement contact us today for free initial consultation and hear the truth about settling with the IRS.
What is an Offer in Compromise
An offer in compromise allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. It may be a legitimate option if you can’t pay your full tax liability, or doing so creates a financial hardship.
The Internal Revenue Service considers your unique set of facts and circumstances:
The IRS will generally approve an offer in compromise when the amount offered represents the most we can expect to collect within a reasonable period of time. Explore all other payment options before submitting an offer in compromise.
The Offer in Compromise program is not for everyone. If you hire a tax professional to help you file an offer, be sure to check his or her qualifications.
Are you are eligible to Settle with the IRS
Before the IRS can consider your offer, you must be current with all filing and payment requirements. You are not eligible if you are in an open bankruptcy proceeding.
You can use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier to confirm your eligibility and prepare a preliminary proposal, you can find this under IRS forms on our website.
Submit your Settlement to the IRS
You’ll find step-by-step instructions and all the forms for submitting an offer in the Offer in Compromise Booklet, Form 656-B (PDF).
Your completed offer package will include:
- Form 433-A (OIC) (individuals) or
- 433-B (OIC) (businesses) and all required documentation as specified on the forms;
- Form 656(s) – individual and business tax debt (Corporation/ LLC/ Partnership) must be submitted on separate Form 656;
- $150 application fee (non-refundable); and
- Initial payment (non-refundable) for each Form 656.
Select a payment option to Settle with the IRS
Your initial payment will vary based on your offer and the payment option you choose:
- Lump Sum Cash: Submit an initial payment of 20 percent of the total offer amount with your application. Wait for written acceptance, then pay the remaining balance of the offer in five or fewer payments.
- Periodic Payment: Submit your initial payment with your application. Continue to pay the remaining balance in monthly installments while the IRS considers your offer. If accepted, continue to pay monthly until it is paid in full.
If you meet the Low Income Certification guidelines, you do not have to send the application fee or the initial payment and you will not need to make monthly installments during the evaluation of your offer. See your application package for details.
Understand the Settle with the IRS process
While your offer is being evaluated:
- Your non-refundable payments and fees will be applied to the tax liability (you may designate payments to a specific tax year and tax debt);
- A Notice of Federal Tax Lien may be filed;
- Other collection activities are suspended;
- The legal assessment and collection period is extended;
- Make all required payments associated with your offer;
- You are not required to make payments on an existing installment agreement.
Contact us today for a free initial consultation and find out if you can settle with the IRS. We are a local professional tax form A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and been in private practice right here in South Florida since 1982.
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by Fresh Start Tax | May 28, 2013 | Offer in Compromise
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IRS receives 58,000 tax settlement requests every year and accepts approximately 30% for an average of $.14 on a dollar.
It should be noted that every case is separate and unique and is based completely on your current financial statement. The financial statement that will be required to turn into the Internal Revenue Service can be found on our website in his form 433-OIC and tax form 656.
As a former IRS agent I have worked hundreds of offers in compromise/IRS tax settlements and I understand the exact process, the exact system, and the exact protocol that needs to be observed with submitting an offer compromise to the Internal Revenue Service.
No taxpayer should submit an offer in compromise/IRS Tax Settlement or an IRS tax settlement to the Internal Revenue Service until they complete the pre-qualifier tool that you will find that our website.
Contact us today for free initial consultation and you can speak directly of tax attorneys, certified public accountants, or former IRS agents, managers and tax instructors.
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You can call us for an initial consultation or come by and visit our tax offices today.
We are a local South Florida tax firm that specializes in IRS tax settlements. on staff is a former IRS agent who actually worked the offer in compromise program in the local South Florida IRS offices.
The IRS has initiated the new fresh start program or the fresh start initiative to help more taxpayers successfully walk through the offer in compromise program thus settling their case with the Internal Revenue Service.
You will find below some of the changes made to the IRS tax settlement or the offer in compromise.
As a side note, be aware that you will need to fully document your financial statement along with all bank statements, pay-stub’s and verification of all expenses. IRS will conduct a six months to a year of a back review and make sure all documentation completely matches up to your financial statement.
The IRS will spend at least 20 hours working on a IRS settlement or an offer in compromise.
It is absolutely important that you provide accurate and honest information to the federal government. If you’re offer in compromise or IRS settlement is accepted , it will be a matter of public record at the regional tax offices for one year.
Tax information for the IRS Tax Settlement
The IRS has expanded its “Fresh Start” initiative by offering more flexible terms to its Offer-in-Compromise Program.
These newest rules enable some financially distressed taxpayers to clear up their tax problems even quicker.
An offer-in-compromise (OIC) is an agreement between a taxpayer and the IRS that settles the taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed. An OIC is generally not accepted if the IRS believes the liability can be paid in full as a lump sum or through a payment agreement. The IRS looks at the taxpayer’s income and assets to determine the reasonable collection potential.
This expansion of the “Fresh Start” initiative focuses on the financial analysis used to determine which taxpayers qualify for an OIC.
Here are the OIC/IRS Tax Settlements changes:
Revising the calculation for a taxpayer’s future income The IRS will now look at only one year (instead of four years) of future income for offers paid in five or fewer months; and two years (instead of five years) of future income for offers paid in six to 24 months.
All OICs must be paid in full within 24 months of the date the offer is accepted.
Allowing taxpayers to repay their student loans Minimum payments on student loans guaranteed by the federal government will be allowed for the taxpayer’s post-high school education. Proof of payment must be provided.
Allowing taxpayers to pay state and local delinquent taxes When a taxpayer owes delinquent federal and state or local taxes, and does not have the ability to fully pay the liabilities, monthly payments to state taxing authorities may be allowed in certain circumstances.
Expanding the Allowable Living Expense allowance Standard allowances incorporate average expenses for basic necessities for citizens in similar geographic areas. These standards are used when evaluating installment agreement and offer-in-compromise request.
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