by steve | Feb 1, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice
We are a full-service firm that specializes in IRS tax matters.
I’m a former IRS agent in revenue officer who is a tax instructor for the IRS tax settlement program called the offer in compromise.
Call us today for a free initial tax consultation and find out if you qualify for the new IRS tax settlement program.
We make it our business to achieve the highest possible results for our clients. There are several IRS Programs available to resolve your IRS case.
We will find the program that best fits your needs.
What we immediately do to help all clients:
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 them.
2. We will make sure your tax returns are filed and current. If they are not filed, we will prepare and file your tax returns.
3. We will secure a required 433-F (IRS financial statement), verify the income and expenses and work out a settlement agreement.
4. Settlement agreements can be in different forms:
a. The Hardship Program cases usually go into a 3 year suspended status because of an inability to pay. This is also called currently noncollectable. Usually, these clients for certain reasons do not qualify for a offer in compromise and are hardly getting by. There expenses exceed their income. About 50% of our clients qualify for this program.
b. The Payment Agreement Programs are agreed upon monthly installment payments to the IRS. They are based on monthly income and expenses. There is a national standard that IRS applies to settle these cases.
c. Offer in Compromise Program. A much longer and detailed process of tax settlement.
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 t
We will discuss in detail with you the merits of each.
Call us today for a free consultation.
by steve | Feb 1, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice
24 hours after receiving your current financial statement we can get an IRS wage garnishment tax levy released in your case settled.
If you have received a Wage/ Levy Garnishment from the IRS, a 668W our firm can get immediate tax relief .
We have over 60 years of working directly for the Internal Revenue Service in the local, district, and regional tax offices of the IRS all in the state of Florida.
We are true tax experts for IRS tax levy matters.
The IRS Wage/Levy Garnishment is a continuous levy on wages and other income.
How Fresh Start Tax LLC gets an Immediate Release of Wage or Bank Levy:
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 them.
2. We will make sure your tax returns are filed and current. If they are not filed, we will prepare and file your tax returns.
3. We will secure a required 433-F (IRS financial statement), verify the income and expenses and work out a settlement agreement.
4. Settlement agreements can be in different forms:
a. Hardship. Hardship cases usually go into a 3 year suspended status because of an inability to pay. This is also called currently noncollectable.
b Payment Agreements are agreed upon monthly installment payments to the IRS.
c. Offer in Compromise. A much longer and detailed process of tax settlement. We will discuss in detail with you the merits of each.
5. The IRS will then fax to your payroll department, bank, or third party a Release Of Levy.
The IRS Continuous Effect of Levy on Salary and Wages
Unlike other levies, a levy on a taxpayer’s wages and salary has a continuous effect. It attaches to future payments, until the levy is released. Wages and salary include fees, bonuses, commissions, 2
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.
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.
by steve | Jan 31, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice
Did you receive a Wage Garnishment from the IRS, a 668W. Get help, FAST.
The IRS Wage Garnishment is a continuous levy on wages and other income. If you need professional tax help call our firm today. We can get immediate results.
How we get an Immediate Release of Wage or Bank Levy:
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 them.
2. We will make sure your tax returns are filed and current. If they are not filed, we will prepare and file your tax returns.
3. We will secure a required 433-F (IRS financial statement), verify the income and expenses and work out a settlement agreement.
4. Settlement agreements can be in different forms:
a. Hardship. Hardship cases usually go into a 3 year suspended status because of an inability to pay. This is also called currently noncollectable.
b Payment Agreements are agreed upon monthly installment payments to the IRS.
c. Offer in Compromise. A much longer and detailed process of tax settlement. We will discuss in detail with you the merits of each.
5. The IRS will then fax to your payroll department, bank, or third party a Release Of Levy.
The IRS Continuous Effect of Levy on Salary and Wages
Unlike other levies, a levy on a taxpayer’s wages and salary has a continuous effect. It attaches to future payments, until the levy is released. Wages and salary include fees, bonuses, commissions, 2
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.
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.
Exempt Amount
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.
If support is allowed, the same child can not be claimed as an exemption for figuring the exempt amount. See IRM 5.11.5.4 (2)a above.
If Then
The taxpayer has already shown proof of the required child support payment Write on the levy form, “Under section 6334 (a)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code, $ ____________________is exempt from this levy.”
The taxpayer shows proof of the child support after the levy is served Release enough of the levy so the support can be paid.
The taxpayer is not entitled to the support exemption unless the support is being paid.
Consider getting the taxpayer to have the child support payment withheld and sent directly to the person with custody.
Or, the taxpayer may make the child support payment through the Service, and the Service will forward the payment. When there is no open assignment, have the payments sent through Submission Processing. This may happen if the payments are being monitored in the campus.
by steve | Jan 31, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice
Fresh Start Tax llc 1-866-700-1040 A Professional Tax Firm Since 1982, the Practice of Tax. 1-866-700-1040
You do not have to speak to the IRS. We will fully represent you in this matter and settle your tax case.
If you have received a 668A, Notice of Federal Tax Levy, call our offices today to get immediate tax relief. We have many former IRS Agents and Managers on our tax staff that can get your situation taken care of immediately.
The Process of getting a Levy Release
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 them.
2. We will make sure your tax returns are filed and current. If they are not filed, we will prepare and file your tax returns.
3. We will secure a required 433-F (IRS financial statement), verify the income and expenses and work out a settlement agreement.
4. Settlement agreements can be in different forms:
a. Hardship. Hardship cases usually go into a 3 year suspended status because of an inability to pay. This is also called currently noncollectable.
b Payment Agreements are agreed upon monthly installment payments to the IRS.
c. Offer in Compromise. A much longer and detailed process of tax settlement. We will discuss in detail with you the merits of each.
5. The IRS will then fax to your payroll department, bank, or third party a Release Of Levy.
Areas of Professional Tax Practice:
- Same Day IRS Tax Representation
- Offers in Compromise or IRS Tax Debt Settlements
- Immediate Release of IRS Bank Levies or IRS Wage Garnishments
- Tax Relief from a IRS Bill, Letter or Notice of “Intent to Levy”
- IRS Tax Audits
- IRS Hardships Cases or Unable to Pay
- Payment Plans, Installment Agreements, Structured agreements
- Abatement of Penalties and Interest
- State Sales Tax Cases
- Payroll / Trust Fund Penalty Cases / 6672
- Filing Late, Back, Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Return Reconstruction if Tax Records are lost or destroyed
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
- Our staff has collectively over 205 years of Professional IRS Tax Representation Experience
- On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, IRS Tax Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
- We taught Tax Law in the IRS Regional Training Center
- Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors with over 60 years experience in the local, district and regional IRS offices.
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- Fast, affordable, and economical
- Licensed and certified to practice in all 50 States
- Nationally Recognized Veteran /Published Former IRS Agent
- Nationally Recognized Published EZINE Tax Expert
- As heard on GRACE Net Radio.com – Monthly Radio Show-Business Weekly
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by steve | Jan 31, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice
Fresh Start Tax LLC 954-492-0088 A Local Affordable South Florida Professional Tax Company Since 1982
We are a local tax firm specializing IRS settlements and tax negotiations. We can handle all your IRS needs and representation.
We have on staff Board Certified Tax Attorneys, CPA’s, Former IRS Agents and Instructors.
I am a former IRS revenue officer and teaching instructor of the offer in compromise as a former IRS agent.
I am a true expert when it comes to the IRS offer in compromise or tax debt settlement.
Call me today for a free initial tax consultation and hear the truth about the tax debt settlement programs offered by the Internal Revenue Service.
How we settle cases?
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 them.
2. We will make sure your tax returns are filed and current. If they are not filed, we will prepare and file your tax returns.
3. We will secure a required 433-F (IRS financial statement), verify the income and expenses and work out a settlement agreement.
4. Settlement agreements can be in different forms:
a. Hardship. Hardship cases usually go into a 3 year suspended status because of an inability to pay. This is also called currently noncollectable.
b Payment Agreements are agreed upon monthly installment payments to the IRS.
c. Offer in Compromise. A much longer and detailed process of tax settlement. We will discuss in detail with you the merits of each.
5. The IRS will then fax to your payroll department, bank, or third party a Release Of Levy.
Fresh Start Tax is one of the premier tax resolution firms in the country.
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 135 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
by steve | Jan 31, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice
Medical and Dental Expenses
If you itemize your deductions on Form 1040, Schedule A, you may be able to deduct expenses you paid in 2010 for medical care – including dental – for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents. Here are six things the IRS wants you to know about medical and dental expenses and other benefits.
You may deduct only the amount by which your total medical care expenses for the year exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income. You do this calculation on Form 1040, Schedule A in computing the amount deductible.
You can only include the medical expenses you paid during the year. Your total medical expenses for the year must be reduced by any reimbursement. It makes no difference if you receive the reimbursement or if it is paid directly to the doctor or hospital.
You may include qualified medical expenses you pay for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents, including a person you claim as a dependent under a multiple support agreement. If either parent claims a child as a dependent under the rules for divorced or separated parents, each parent may deduct the medical expenses he or she actually pays for the child. You can also deduct medical expenses you paid for someone who would have qualified as your dependent except that the person didn’t meet the gross income or joint return test.
A deduction is allowed only for expenses primarily paid for the prevention or alleviation of a physical or mental defect or illness. Medical care expenses include payments for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or treatment affecting any structure or function of the body. The cost of drugs is deductible only for drugs that require a prescription except for insulin.
You may deduct transportation costs primarily for and essential to medical care that qualify as medical expenses. The actual fare for a taxi, bus, train, or ambulance may be deducted. If you use your car for medical transportation, you can deduct actual out-of-pocket expenses such as gas and oil, or you can deduct the standard mileage rate for medical expenses. With either method you may include tolls and parking fees.
Distributions from Health Savings Accounts and withdrawals from Flexible Spending Arrangements may be tax free if you pay qualified medical expenses.
