by steve | Oct 20, 2010 | IRS Tax Advice
Being a former IRS Agent there are some things the public should not consider, one of those is filing there own Innocent Spouse case. IRS will eat you alive.
The problem is the public has no idea if the IRS Agent working your case is really trying to help them or just close the case with a no change.
Your should hire former IRS Agents who used to work the program while employed at the IRS.
With that said for those brave enough and want to try themselves, read below the contact phone number for the IRS
Question: Is there a toll free number to call if I have questions regarding an Innocent Spouse Claim or how to complete the Form 8857 Request for Innocent Spouse Relief?
Answer: If you need additional information on your Innocent Spouse Claim or on the Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief, the toll free number is 1-866-897-4270.
Fresh Start Tax is one of the premier tax resolution firms in the country.
We deal with all types of cases, individuals, business and high dollar corporate entities. We have a staff that specializes in every type of case.
Some of our specialties include the following:
Innocent Spouse Cases
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by steve | Oct 20, 2010 | IRS Tax Advice
Many taxpayers are unaware of the statute that exists for innocent spouse claims. We have found the innocent spouse trying to file the claim after the statute has expired.
BEWARE:
What constitutes a collection activity for purposes of starting the two-year statute of limitations that cover the filing of Form 8857? The 8857 is the form the innocent spouse files for relief.
The following are examples of collection activity
when the IRS
(1) sends a notice under section 6330 of the Service’s intent to levy and of the taxpayer’s right to a collection due process (CDP) hearing,
(2) offsets a refund from another tax year and you received a notice advising you of your rights under Section 6015,
(3) files a judicial suit or claim that puts the requesting spouse on notice the IRS intends to collect the joint tax liability from specific property belonging to that spouse.
by steve | Oct 20, 2010 | IRS Tax Advice
There are many cases which IRS does not have to file a Federal Tax Lien. Tax Professionals who have worked for the IRS can many times request IRS to stop the filing of the Federal Tax Lien.
Here are some of the criteria for the non-filing.
Remember, this is not an all inclusive list but a starting point.
Criteria for Not Filing or Deferring the NFTL
A decision may be made to defer the filing of a NFTL when the revenue officer can document a reasonable certainty that filing the NFTL will hamper collection.
The determination to defer the filing of a NFTL because the NFTL will hamper collection must be part of an agreed resolution between the RO and the taxpayer that would be in the best interest of the government and the public. Hamper collection means there is a reasonable certainty, supported with documentation from the taxpayer, that deferring the filing of a NFTL is in the Government’s best interest and will facilitate the collection process.
In general a hamper collection determination could apply in the following situations:
A viable business, which factors account receivables, proposes a reasonable resolution with supporting documentation
A viable business, which operates on a floor plan, proposes a reasonable resolution with supporting documentation.
A viable business, which would lose it’s revolving account receivables upon the filing of an NFTL, proposes a reasonable resolution with supporting documentation.
When a taxpayer is near closing on refinancing a property to secure equity from the home in order to pay his tax liability and the filing of the lien will prohibit closing the loan.
Fresh Start Tax is comprised of Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors.
The staff also includes CPA’S, tax attorneys and former Managers with the Department of Revenue.
Our company are experts in the field of tax and tax resolution. We are licensed to practice in all 50 States.
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by steve | Oct 20, 2010 | IRS Tax Advice
Are you going through a tax audit and your spouse did not report all of his or her income???
Do not sign the agreement until you have considered filing for innocent spouse relief. If you are in this situation you should be calling Fresh Start Tax. 1-866-700-1040.
In many instances one of the married partners may have been unaware of unreported income of the other spouse. The IRS offers relief in these situations. You may be entitled to instant relief. IRS may find that you are not to be held responsible for the sins of the other spouse.
QUESTION?
I am currently undergoing an examination of my return. How do I request innocent spouse relief?
File Form 8857 with the employee assigned to examine your return. Call Fresh Start Tax Today 1-866-700-1040
by steve | Oct 20, 2010 | IRS Tax Advice
If you need to file for innocent spouse or injured spouse relief, call Fresh Start Tax 1-866-700-1040. We are the tax experts.
A question we are asked all the time:
I signed a Closing Agreement, can I still apply for innocent spouse relief?
It depends on the type of closing agreement you signed.
If you signed Form 866, Agreement as to Final Determination of the Tax Liability, the tax year is closed with finality and you cannot apply for innocent spouse relief.
If you signed Form 906, Closing Agreement on Final Determination Covering Specific Matters, only those matters covered in the closing agreement are conclusively closed. Innocent spouse relief may be requested for matters not covered in the closing agreement.
by steve | Oct 20, 2010 | IRS Tax Advice
Fresh Start Tax is the premier tax resolution company in South Florida. Our firm consists of several former IRS Agents and Instructors.
Our staff also staff is comprised of Innocent Spouse Specialists who worked these cases when employed for the IRS.
It would make sense to hire former IRS Agent who made these decision when employed by the IRS. Our staff knows the codes and the manual procedures necessary to resolve these cases.
If you filed for Innocent Spouse, can you get back your tax refund?
Will I receive a refund of all amounts I paid, if relief is granted?
It depends upon the provision under which relief is granted.
If innocent spouse relief is granted under section 6015(b), refunds are allowable for amounts paid on or after July 22, 1998.
If separation of liability is granted under section 6015(c), no refunds are allowable.
If equitable relief is granted under section 6015(f), refunds may be allowed depending on whether it is for an understatement or an underpayment case.
The requesting spouse must establish that he or she provided the funds used to make the payment for which he or she seeks a refund.
Understatements – Refunds are allowed for installment agreement (if not defaulted) payments made after the request for relief is filed.
Underpayments – Refunds are allowed for payments made after 7-22-98 unless the payments were made jointly with the non-requesting spouse, payments were made with the return or payments were made by the non-requesting spouse.
Note: all refunds are subject to Internal Revenue Code section 6511. This code section only allows refunds for payments made within 2 years after the tax was paid or 3 years after the return was filed whichever is later.
