by steve | Mar 24, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Affordable Fresh Start Tax, LLC “A” Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau, Since 1982, Former IRS, We know the System.
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We can get immediate relief of the federal tax levy on wages or bank accounts.
We are former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors with the Internal Revenue Service with over 60 years of working experience at the district and regional levels.
Our firm has over 140 years of professional tax experience.
We are one of the oldest, most experienced and trusted tax firms when it comes to dealing with IRS problems.
If you need immediate tax help, have unfiled tax returns and need to get an immediate release of the federal tax levy call us today.
- Immediate Tax Representation
- Offers in Compromise/Settlements
- Immediate Release of Bank Garnishments or Wage Levies
- IRS Notices/Bill of Intent to Levy or Final Notices
- IRS Tax Audits, Large and Small Dollar
- Hardships Cases, Payment Plans, Installment Agreements
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Abatement of Penalties and Interest
- State Sales Tax Cases
- Trust Fund Penalty Cases/6672
- Non-filers, never filed, old and past due tax returns
- Immediate Tax Levy Relief
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 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. 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. 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 met your current expenses. 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 IRS uses for the lowest possible amount required.
c. Offer in Compromise. There are three types of OICs:
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.
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.
Call us for a free tax consultation. Free video conferencing is also available.
by steve | Mar 24, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Affordable Fresh Start Tax LLC A Professional Tax Firm Experts in taxation
I am a former IRS Agent of 10 years and a teaching instructor who taught at the local, regional and district IRS offices.
IRS will try to tell you the National Standards apply and they cannot deviate from that. Do not let them bully you. That is not the case. Below is the direct link from the IRS IRM that gives you power to fight back.
http://www.irs.gov/irm/part5/irm_05-015-001.html#d0e1381
Some of the other expense IRS allows but does not tell you about.
Accounting and legal fees.Your representation fee to process this case. IRS will try to tell you that is not included in necessary expenses however that is not the case. Normal fee range between $2000-$3500, so make sure that is included into necessary and reasonable expenses.
Charitable contributions. If your condition of employment or your job requirement finds that it is required IRS must allow the charitable contribution. I have never had an agent agree on this without pressing on the the manager. The normal IRS Agent does not want to do any more than they have too and this is always a fight.
Child Care (Baby-sitting, day care, nursery and preschool) If it meets the necessary expense test. Only reasonable amounts are allowed. Cost of child care can vary greatly.
Court-Ordered Payments.Alimony, child support, including orders made by the state, and other court ordered payments) If alimony and child support payments are court ordered, reasonable in amount, and being paid, they are allowable.
Dependent Care. For the care of the elderly, invalid, or handicapped.) If there is no alternative to the taxpayer paying the expense.
Education If it is required for a physically or mentally challenged child and no public education providing similar services is available. Education expenses are also allowed for the taxpayer if required as a condition of employment.
Life Insurance If it is a term policy on the life of the taxpayer only. If there are whole life policies, these should be reviewed as an asset for borrowing against or liquidating. Life insurance used as an investment is not a necessary expense.
Secured or legally perfected debts. If it meets the necessary expense test. Taxpayer must substantiate that the payments are being made.
Unsecured Debts. If the taxpayer substantiates and justifies the expense, the minimum payment may be allowed. The necessary expense test of health and welfare and/or production of income must be met. Except for payments required for the production of income, payments on unsecured debts will not be allowed if the tax liability, including projected accruals, can be paid in full within 90 days. Examples of unsecured debts which may be necessary expenses include: Payments required for the production of income such as payments to suppliers and payments on lines of credit needed for business and payment of debts incurred in order to pay a federal tax liability.
Taxes If it is for current federal, FICA, Medicare, state and local taxes. Current taxes are allowed regardless of whether the taxpayer made them in the past or not. Delinquent state and local taxes are allowable depending on the priority of the FTL and/or Service agreement with the state and local taxing agencies.
Optional Telephones and Telephone Services (Pager, Call waiting, caller identification or long distance) If it meets the necessary expense test.
Student Loans If it is secured by the federal government and only for the taxpayer’s education. Taxpayer must substantiate that the payments are being made.
Internet Provider/E-mail If it meets the necessary expense test – generally for production of income.
Never let the IRS bully you, fight back
by steve | Mar 23, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Affordable Fresh Start Tax, LLC “A” Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau Since 1982, Former IRS agents who Know the System
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We are one of the oldest, most experienced and trusted tax firms when it comes to IRS Problems. We have over 140 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of working directly for the IRS as Agents, Managers and Tax Instructors.
A former IRS Agent will successfully represent you . We know every tax strategy because we taught them to other IRS Agents.
Tax Specialities
- Immediate Tax Representation
- Offers in Compromise/Settlements
- Immediate Release of Bank Garnishments or Wage Levies
- IRS Notices/Bill of Intent to Levy or Final Notices
- IRS Tax Audits, Large and Small Dollar
- Hardships Cases, Payment Plans, Installment Agreements
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Abatement of Penalties and Interest
- State Sales Tax Cases
- Trust Fund Penalty Cases/6672
- Non-filers, never filed, old and past due tax returns
- Tax Debt Help
Received an IRS Intent to Levy, Notice / Bill or Certified Letter. How we work to successfully close your case:
If you have received a Notice or Letter from the IRS do not panic. These cases are easily handled. We are former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors. Do not worry!
1. We review your IRS notice and/or letter and immediately check for the accuracy against your tax records.
2. We pull IRS tax transcripts and check for the validity of the tax in question.
3. We send to the IRS a power of attorney and see how we can readily resolve the problem.
4. We sit down with our client, explain the situation and come to some case resolution.
5. We contact the IRS letting them know how we want to settle the case.
Call us today for free consultation!
by steve | Mar 23, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax, LLC “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau A Professional Expert IRS Tax Firm Former IRS Agents
Call us today if you need representation to help with the removal of the federal tax lien. We will give you one flat fee, not charge by the hour.
Many people feel that since there is a Federal Tax Lien on their property that a short sale will not go through. However………. that is not the case.
If you have a Federal Tax Lien and are considering a short sale, the sale will still go through. It will take a little time.
How it works:
Homeowners who are facing foreclosure and trying to sell their home should apply for the Federal Tax Lien discharge. The procedure for applying for a tax lien discharge is set forth in IRS Publication 783.
This publication also outlines all of the documentation which must be submitted with your request for a tax lien discharge. You will need things like appraisals, closing statements, payoff information, contracts and such.
You will also need to fill out form 14135.
Keep in mind that if the IRS grants the federal tax lien discharge, you will still owe them all the taxes. The IRS is releasing the lien on that piece of property only to assist you in the short selling your home.
by steve | Mar 23, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Affordable Fresh Start Tax, LLC “A” Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau, Former IRS, Since 1982, We Know the System
A Professional Tax Firm Former IRS Atlanta Instructor Since 1982
Former IRS Agents, Managers and instructors that worked out of the Atlanta Service Center. We are true IRS Tax Experts.
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- Offers in Compromise/Settlements
- Immediate Release of Bank Garnishments or Wage Levies
- IRS Notices/Bill of Intent to Levy or Final Notices
- IRS Tax Audits, Large and Small Dollar
- Hardships Cases, Payment Plans, Installment Agreements
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Abatement of Penalties and Interest
- State Sales Tax Cases
- Trust Fund Penalty Cases/6672
- Non-filers, never filed, old and past due tax returns
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by steve | Mar 23, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Affordable Fresh Start Tax, LLC “A” Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau Former IRS, We Know the System
A Professional Tax Firm Experts in IRS Garnishments, Tax Levies, Unfiled Returns, and the Reduction of IRS Tax Debt.
We get immediate tax results.
We have been practicing tax law since 1982 and have over 140 years of professional tax experience. We were former IRS Instructors, Managers, and IRS Agents who worked out of the Atlanta Service Center. We taught other IRS Agents.
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Received an IRS Intent to Levy, Notice/Bill or Certified Letter? How we work to successfully close your case:
If you have received a Notice or Letter from the IRS do not panic. These cases are easily handled. We are former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors. Do not worry!
1. We review your IRS notice and/or letter and immediately check for the accuracy against your tax records.
2. We pull IRS tax transcripts and check for the validity of the tax in question.
3. We send to IRS a power of attorney and see how we can readily resolve the problem.
4. We sit down with our client, explain the situation and come to some case resolution.
5. We contact the IRS letting them know how we want to settle the case.
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 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. 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. 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:
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.
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.
We can get you immediate and permanent IRS tax relief.
Why Hire Fresh Start Tax, LLC? We tell you the truth!
1. Fresh Start Tax is a National Tax Firm whose principles have been practicing Tax Law since 1982.
2. On staff are Board Certified Tax Attorneys, CPAs and Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors.
3. Former IRS Agents/Managers will review, manage, represent and close your IRS Tax Case for the best settlement possible.
4. We are one of the most experienced and trusted Professional Tax Firms with over 140 years of tax experience.
5. We have an “A” Rating from the Better Business Bureau.
