by steve | Mar 21, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Everyone has heard it, everyone wants it, but not everyone qualifies.
I am a former IRS Agent and teaching instructor. I specifically taught the IRS Offer in Compromise/Settlement Program for over 10 years. My seven words for “pennies on the dollar,”
Beware, Caution, You may be Ripped Off!
Pennies on the Dollar is a slick advertising campaign. If it were that easily possible, everyone in the country would file for this IRS settlement program.
The IRS is very concerned that thousands of people are getting scammed. The FTC has announced that a federal judge had shut down “American Tax Relief ” for allegedly tricking thousands of customers out of $60 million over 4 years. Up front fees ranged from $4000 to $25,000, whatever the traffic would bear.
The Attorney General Jerry Brown sued Roni Deutsch ESQ., the Tax Lady. Jerry Brown’s suit seeks to bar deceptive ads and to collect $34 million in restitution for clients/taxpayers she allegedly swindled. More false advertisement.
More are soon to come.
How to keep yourself out of this situation.
1. No tax firm can guarantee results.
2. Check the Better Business Bureau report on the company.
3. Talk to the tax professional yourself and not a selling agent that most tax firms use.
4. Check out the history of the tax firm.
5. Check professional credentials.
6. If you cannot meet them in person, skype them.
7. Ask if they have a former IRS Agent, Manager, or IRS instructor on staff. No one will want to risk their professional credentials over scams.
A solid firm will have on staff Board Certified Tax Attorneys, CPAs and former IRS agents.
by steve | Mar 21, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax, LLC “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau An Expert IRS Professional Tax Firm Practicing Tax Law in the State of Florida since 1982
We are a professional tax firm that is one of the oldest, most experienced and trusted tax firms in the State of Florida. We are also former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors that worked out of the Florida IRS offices for over 60 years. We have successfully worked thousands of IRS cases .
We can get immediate releases of the IRS Tax Levy Garnishments!
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 and 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 used for the lowest possible payment 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.
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by steve | Mar 21, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Did you receive an IRS Wage Garnishment? ( 668W ) You can get an immediate Wage Levy Release.
What I tell you is tax gospel. I am a former IRS Agent and Instructor of 10 years.
IRS Tax Garnishments can be damaging between an employer and employee. It is imperative these IRS Wage Garnishments are addressed immediately.
Some things to know.
A Wage Levy Garnishment from the IRS is a continual wage garnishment. It does not stop. You will have to contact the IRS and work out a settlement before it is released. This also can have a damaging effect from your employer from a creditability stand point. Make sure your employer knows you are working on this issue so it does not create a work problem. Let them know the name of the firm and the person working your case so they are aware that you are taking responsibility and want to resolve the issue.
An employer may not fire you because of this action.
How to get the Wage Levy/Garnishment Released.
1. The IRS will make sure all your tax returns are filed and current. If your tax returns are not up to date, they will refuse to work your case. This is leverage they use to get you compliant. You or your tax firm can pull tax transcripts, file and prepare your tax returns within days even if you have lost your tax records.
2. 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.
3. Once all your tax returns have been prepared and a professional has reviewed your IRS financial statement, call the 1-800 on your IRS Wage Garnishment. Be prepared to fax all the information and all verification to the IRS Agent that is working your case. They will now have to close the case on their computer system.
4. Have the fax number of your employers payroll department so the IRS can fax the release of levy directly to them at that time.
The IRS will need to close your case off of their computer system by one of the following closing methods:
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.
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. The collection period runs for 10 years.
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.Could be from a medical or age issue.
It is in your best interest to hire a professional tax firm to resolve your issue and get you the very best settlement possible. Always hire professional tax firms that have former IRS Agents seasoned in this area for your best result.
by steve | Mar 21, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice
Fresh Start Tax LLC “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau A Professional Tax firm specializing in IRS Tax Defense. Our tax professionals having been practicing tax law and IRS tax defense in the State of Florida since 1982
Have former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors who worked at the Florida IRS offices successfully work and close your case.
On staff are Board Certified Tax Lawyers, Tax Attorneys, CPA’s, most importantly former IRS Agents, Managers and IRS Instructors that have taught others at the IRS their job.
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Areas of Tax Practice:
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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
- IRS tax defense
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
- Our staff has over 140 years of professional tax representation experience collectively
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by steve | Mar 21, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax LLC “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau A Professional Tax Firm, Experts in IRS Tax Resolution We have over 140 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of direct working experience at the IRS in Manager and Instructor positions
Principles practicing Tax Law in the State of Florida since 1982.
On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorneys, CPAs, Former IRS Agents, Managers and Former IRS Instructors who taught TAX LAW at the IRS.
We are one of Florida’s oldest, trusted and experienced professional tax firms.
In hiring a tax firm, make sure you :
1. actually speak with the tax professional that will work you case
2. find out the years working for the IRS
3. how long has the firm been in business
4. check on their BBB rating.
Fresh Start Tax is one of the premier tax resolution firms in the State of Florida. We deal with all types of civil cases including individuals, businesses, non-profits, partnerships and corporations. We have staff that specialize in every facet of IRS representation. We know all the IRS tax strategies because of our extensive IRS working backgrounds. Some of our many specialties include the following:
- 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
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
- Our staff has over 140 years of professional tax representation experience collectively
- On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
- Former IRS Managers, Instructors and Trainers
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- Extremely ethical and moral
- Fast, affordable, and economical
- Licensed to practice in all 50 States
- Premium on client communication
- Nationally Recognized Veteran Former IRS Agent
- Nationally Recognized Published Tax Expert
- As heard on 90.3 FM Monthly Radio Show, You and the IRS
- IRS Tax Attorneys/ IRS Tax Lawyers
by steve | Mar 21, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax Help, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax LLC “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
Expert IRS Tax Firm practicing tax law in the State of Florida since 1982
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Are you dealing with one of the following IRS tax problems or need help in the following areas: We can solve them 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
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- We obtain all the information from our clients and get an accurate description of the problem.
- We immediately send a power of attorney to the IRS so you never have to speak to them.
- We immediately have the IRS stop all of their enforcement action with that first call.
- We make sure the tax liability is correct by pulling tax transcripts and documents from the IRS’ computer.
- We file any returns that the IRS needs to get you current. All tax returns must be filed before the IRS will consider any agreements.
- We make sure your case is settled for the lowest possible amount allowed by law by going over all the different options that are available to you.
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