by steve | May 4, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. A Local South Florida Professional Tax Firm practicing IRS Tax Relief Since 1982 in South Florida
We can get immediate releases of IRS Tax Levies / Bank and Wages Levies. We have released thousands of levies since 1982. We are “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau.
Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors who worked out of the South Florida IRS offices will not only get your levy released we will close and settle your tax bill with the IRS.
Fresh Start Tax LLC:
- We are one of South Florida’s oldest, since 1982
- We are one of South Florida’s most trusted ,”A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
- We are one of the most experienced, we have over 163 years of professional tax experience
How we immediately get Notices of Wage Levy and Bank Garnishment Levies 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.
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 – 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.
Call us for a free tax consultation. Free video conferencing is also available.
by steve | May 4, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Tax Audit Help – Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Former IRS Audit Managers/ Instructors – Local IRS Tax Experts – Since 1982 954-492-0088
We are comprised of tax attorneys, tax lawyers, certified public accountants, and former IRS agents and managers who worked right here in the local South Florida IRS offices.
We are IRS tax experts for IRS tax help. We have represented thousands of taxpayers right here in South Florida we are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
Since working for the Internal Revenue Service we all the protocols, settlement formulas, and all the IRS techniques that will be used during your IRS tax audit.
Contact us for a free initial tax consultation and stop the worry today.
Have former IRS Revenue Agents, Managers and Supervisors represent you in your IRS Tax Audit. We know tax law we get results!We have handled thousands of IRS tax cases right here in South Florida.
Call us today for a no cost professional tax consult so we can evaluate your case for free.
Also on staff or tax attorneys and certified professional accountants. We have over 205 years of total tax experience.
How we successfully handle IRS Tax Audits:
Being former IRS Agents and Managers has uniquely qualified our firm to handle IRS tax audits. We have over 60 years of working for the IRS and our firm has over 205 years of tax experience.
1. We immediately contact IRS and submit a power of attorney so the IRS must only speak directly to us.
2. All your correspondence and documentation for the tax audit are reviewed by our firm. We try to limit the scope of the IRS audit.
3. We go over all your tax records and prepare for the tax audit. With our vast experience, many times we have you reconstruct certain expenses that you may have lost records for.
4. We met with the IRS as long as it takes, have IRS issue to us the closing report, and review all final documents with our clients.
5. After securing the final report, we review all documents, make decisions, and make recommendations on how to close the case file.
6. In cases we disagree on with the IRS, we prepare all necessary appeal documents.
7. On agreed cases, work out settlement agreements for payments to IRS.
Tax Audit Help – Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm – Former IRS Audit Managers/ Instructors – Local IRS Tax Experts – Since 1982
by steve | May 4, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau Since 1982
Hire Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors that processed these cases for the IRS.
Many people are receiving large awards from the Federal Government. Some, several millions.
If you are looking for help and want to hire a professional tax firm to navigate your way around a informant claim / award from the IRS contact our tax firm today.
We are comprised of Board Certified Tax Attorneys, CPAs and Former IRS Agents, Managers and Tax Instructors. We have over 60 years with the IRS.
NOTE: This informant awards and whistle blower programs look for large dollar cases. It is usually not successful for a individual retaliation or vindictive actions against spouse, old boss, former company or people you hate.
IRS wants large dollar cases!!!
IRS usually does not pursue small dollar claims. The Federal Government , IRS Criminal Investigation have limited personal and want the cream of the crop cases. Small cases are a waste of time. If the total tax is not over $250,000 IRS may never look at the case. Also you must have enough information and documents for the IRS to take the case. IRS will not go on a fishing investigation. You must have documented proof about the fraud.IRS will only usually take a case when you can provide evidence of the fraudulent activity. Remember, they get a lot of cases to review, make them want to work your case. The rewards for you can be huge.
Cases that the IRS is looking for are usually in the following field:
1. Automotive Industry
2. Hospital/Medical Industry/Clinical Laboratories
3. Financial Industry
4. Bank, Mortgage, Real Estate Fraud
5. Medicare/Medicaid
6. Public Land deals
7. Hugh retail fraud
8. Gambling
9. Money Laundering
10. Payroll Fraud
It is very essential to file your claim quickly because the government uses a first in line first in time process in case multiple claims are filed.
An example of a famous whistle blowers was John Kopchinski, a Pfizer sales representative who filed a qui tam suit in 2003 against the company’s promotion of the painkiller Bextra and other drugs for unapproved uses and doses. Pfizer eventually paid billions in civil and criminal penalties and Kopchinski in 2009 got his reward — $51.5 million.
Many whistle blowers have received rewards ranging from several thousand dollars to many millions. In 2010, for instance, hundreds of IRS cases were expected to bring rewards, including 265 related to cases of tax evaders owing at least $10 million each and 72 cases involving tax debts of more than $150 million.
Call us if you have any questions. We are true IRS Tax professionals
by steve | May 4, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax LLC A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau Since 1982
Hire trust and experience.!!!
If you need to hire a professional tax firm to help you through this process call former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors who know the IRS system inside out.
We have over 163 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of working for the IRS in District, and Regional Levels at the IRS.
We work on a percentage basis.
Whistle blower- Informant Award
The IRS Whistleblower Office pays money to people who blow the whistle on persons who fail to pay the tax that they owe. If the IRS uses information provided by the whistleblower, it can award the whistleblower up to 30 percent of the additional tax, penalty and other amounts it collects.
Who can get an award?
The IRS may pay awards to people who provide specific and credible information to the IRS if the information results in the collection of taxes, penalties, interest or other amounts from the noncompliant taxpayer.
The IRS is looking for solid information, not an “educated guess” or unsupported speculation. We are also looking for a significant Federal tax issue – this is not a program for resolving personal problems or disputes about a business relationship.
What are the rules for getting an award?
The law provides for two types of awards.
1. If the taxes, penalties, interest and other amounts in dispute exceed $2 million, and a few other qualifications are met, the IRS will pay 15 percent to 30 percent of the amount collected. If the case deals with an individual, his or her annual gross income must be more than $200,000. If the whistleblower disagrees with the outcome of the claim, he or she can appeal to the Tax Court. These rules are found at Internal Revenue Code IRC Section 7623(b) – Whistleblower Rules.
2. The IRS also has an award program for other whistleblowers – generally those who do not meet the dollar thresholds of $2 million in dispute or cases involving individual taxpayers with gross income of less that $200,000. The awards through this program are less, with a maximum award of 15 percent up to $10 million. In addition, the awards are discretionary and the informant cannot dispute the outcome of the claim in Tax Court. The rules for these cases are found at Internal Revenue Code IRC Section 7623(a) – Informant Claims Program, and some of the rules are different from those that apply to cases involving more than $2 million.
If you decide to submit information and seek an award for doing so, use IRS Form 211. The same form is used for both award programs.
IRS Whistleblower – Turn someone in to IRS – IRS Informant Award – Former IRS
by steve | May 3, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax LLC is a full service IRS Tax Representation Tax Firm.
We are “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau Practicing IRS Tax
Representation since 1982
Call us today for a free tax consultation.
Contact My Local IRS Office in Florida
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your source for personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone, and you want face-to-face assistance.
If you need to resolve a tax problem, have questions about how the tax law applies to your individual tax return, or you’re more comfortable talking with someone face-to-face, visit your local Taxpayer Assistance Center where you can spread out your records and talk with an IRS representative across the counter.
No appointment is necessary – just walk in.
If you prefer, you may call a local number (see chart, below) to learn about available and alternate services, and to reschedule appointments with IRS personnel. If you have an ongoing, complex tax account problem or a special need, such as a disability, an appointment may be requested. All other issues will be handled without an appointment.
Note: Before visiting your local office click on “Services Provided” in the chart below to see what services are available. Services may vary from site to site.
You can get these services on a walk-in, non-advance appointment basis.
Caution: Many of our offices are located in Federal Office Buildings. These buildings may not allow visitors to bring in cell phones with camera capabilities.
Multilingual assistance is available in every office. Hours of operation are subject to change.
* Note: The phone numbers in the chart above are not toll-free for all locations. When you call, you will reach a recorded business message with information about office hours, locations and services provided in that office.
You may leave a message to request an appointment for help resolving a tax issue or to reschedule an existing appointment. You will receive a return call within two business days.
If face-to-face assistance is not a priority for you, you may also get help with IRS letters or resolve tax account issues by phone, toll free at 1-800-829-1040 (individuals) or 1-800-829-4933 (businesses).
City Street Address Days/Hours of Service Telephone*
Daytona Beach/Holly Hill 149 S.Ridgewood Ave Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 12:00 Noon – 1:00 pm)
Services Provided
(386) 254-7360
Fort Myers
4210 Metro Parkway Ft Myers, FL 33916
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(239) 938-7601
Gainesville 104 N. Main St.
Gainesville, FL 32601
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(352) 395-6197
Jacksonville
400 West Bay St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(904) 665-1040
Lakeland 2133 Harden Blvd Lakeland, FL 33803
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(863) 904-3399
Maitland/Orlando 850 Trafalgar Ct.
Maitland, FL 32751
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(407) 660-5830
Melbourne
431 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32935
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
Services Provided
(321) 253-7700
Miami 51 S.W. First Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(305) 982-5077
Ocala 3300 SW 34th Ave
Ocala, FL. 34474
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(352) 401-0010
Panama City 651-F West 14th St.
Panama City, FL 32401
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
Services Provided
(850) 769-1684
Pensacola 7180 9th Ave North Pensacola, FL. 32504
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(850) 435-8468
Plantation/Fort Lauderdale 7850 S.W. 6TH Court
Plantation, FL 33 324
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(954) 423-7300
Port St. Lucie 7410 South US Hwy. 1
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:00N – 1:00 pm until Monday, May 2, 2011.
Services Provided
(772) 340-5606
Sarasota 5971 Cattle Ridge Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34232
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(941) 378-6448
Saint Petersburg 9450 Koger Blvd.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(727) 568-2459
Tampa 3848 W. Columbus Dr.
Tampa, FL 33607
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(813) 348-1831
Tallahassee 1211 Governor’s Square Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32301
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
(closed for lunch 12:00N – 1:00 pm)
Services Provided
(850) 942-8995
West Palm Beach 1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
(561) 616-2002
For information on where to file your tax return please see Where to File Addresses.
Tax Kiosk
Click here to find out more information and the location of a Tax Kiosk in this and other states.
The Taxpayer Advocate Service: Within Florida call:
Jacksonville (904) 665-1000
Plantation (954) 423-7677
Call 1-877-777-4778 elsewhere, or see Publication 1546 , The Taxpayer Advocate Service of the IRS.
by steve | May 3, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. A Local South Florida Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau Practicing IRS Tax Representation for all IRS Tax Matters since 1982
Only former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors know all the details and tax strategies used by the IRS. At Fresh Start Tax LLC we have former IRS Agents, Managers and Tax Instructors who taught at the IRS for over 60 years in the local IRS offices. It only makes sense to hire tax professional who taught other tax agents in South Florida.
We are also licensed and certified by the Department of Professional regulation to teach other tax professionals what we know.
We are true IRS tax experts.
- We are one of South Florida’s oldest, since 1982
- We are one of South Florida’s most trusted ,”A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
- We are one of the most experienced, we have over 163 years of professional tax experience
Areas of Tax Practice:
- Immediate IRS Tax Representation
- Offers in Compromise/ IRS Tax Debt Settlement
- Immediate Release of Bank Garnishments or Wage Levies
- IRS Bill/Notice of “Intent to Levy” or Final Notices
- IRS Tax Audits Small and Large Dollar
- Hardships Cases / Unable to Pay
- Payment Plans, Installment Agreements
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Abatement of Penalties and Interest
- State Sales Tax Cases
- Payroll/ Trust Fund Penalty Cases
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/
