by steve | Jul 20, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. provides for its clients current tax tips put out by the IRS for our Men and Women in the Military.
Call us if you need professional tax help!
10 Tips to Ease Tax Time for Military
Military personnel have some unique duties, expenses and transitions. Some special tax benefits may apply when moving to a new base, traveling to a duty station, returning from active duty and more. These tips may put military members a bit “at ease” when it comes to their taxes.
Moving Expenses If you are a member of the Armed Forces on active duty and you move because of a permanent change of station, you can deduct the reasonable unreimbursed expenses of moving you and members of your household.
Combat Pay If you serve in a combat zone as an enlisted person or as a warrant officer for any part of a month, all your military pay received for military service that month is not taxable. For officers, the monthly exclusion is capped at the highest enlisted pay, plus any hostile fire or imminent danger pay received.
Extension of Deadlines The time for taking care of certain tax matters can be postponed. The deadline for filing tax returns, paying taxes, filing claims for refund, and taking other actions with the IRS is automatically extended for qualifying members of the military.
Uniform Cost and Upkeep If military regulations prohibit you from wearing certain uniforms when off duty, you can deduct the cost and upkeep of those uniforms, but you must reduce your expenses by any allowance or reimbursement you receive.
Joint Returns Generally, joint returns must be signed by both spouses. However, when one spouse may not be available due to military duty, a power of attorney may be used to file a joint return.
Travel to Reserve Duty If you are a member of the US Armed Forces Reserves, you can deduct unreimbursed travel expenses for traveling more than 100 miles away from home to perform your reserve duties.
ROTC Students Subsistence allowances paid to ROTC students participating in advanced training are not taxable. However, active duty pay – such as pay received during summer advanced camp – is taxable.
Transitioning Back to Civilian Life You may be able to deduct some costs you incur while looking for a new job. Expenses may include travel, resume preparation fees, and outplacement agency fees. Moving expenses may be deductible if your move is closely related to the start of work at a new job location, and you meet certain tests.
Tax Help Most military installations offer free tax filing and preparation assistance during the filing season.
Tax Information IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces’ Tax Guide, summarizes many important military-related tax topics. Publication 3 can be downloaded from www.irs.gov or may be ordered by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
by steve | Jul 20, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. Since 1982 IRS Tax Experts “A”Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau A Professional Tax Firm
Do you need to get back in the IRS system and get current on your back or unfiled tax returns?
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Call us today for a no cost professional tax consult. We have helped thousands of taxpayers since 1982 do just that.
We have a complete working knowledge of the Federal Tax System because we were former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors who have worked 60 years in the IRS system at the local , district and regional IRS offices. We are true IRS Tax Experts.
We taught Tax Law at the IRS and know all the strategies and formulas used by the IRS to handle all their case.
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
- Our staff has over 205 years of professional IRS tax representation experience collectively
- On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, IRS Tax Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
- Former IRS Managers, Instructors and Trainers
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- Fast, affordable, and economical
- Licensed to practice in all 50 States
- Certified by the Internal Revenue Service
- Nationally Recognized Veteran Former IRS Agent
- Nationally Recognized Published Tax Expert
- As heard on 90.3 FM Monthly Radio Show-Business Weekly
LOST TAX RECORDS – The process of filing back or unfiled tax returns: (Lost or few tax records )
If you have unfiled tax returns, this process Fresh Start Tax LLC uses to get current with the IRS and get you immediate and permanent tax relief
1. We verbally review a year by year history of your income and expenses.
2. We review any records you may have.
3 We pull all IRS information that they have received from 3rd party sources that have been placed on the IRS computer system over the past 7 years.
4. If you have lost all your records we have easy and simple forms that can help you reconstruct your tax return.
5. We can prepare through years of experience a “reconstructed” tax return that the IRS will accept and process.
6. We review all returns for accuracy with the client and send them into the IRS.
7. We work out a settlement agreement with the IRS to permanent close your tax case.
by steve | Jul 19, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. Since 1982 IRS Tax Experts A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
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- 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
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
- Our staff has over 205 years of professional IRS tax representation experience collectively
- On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, IRS Tax Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
- Former IRS Managers, Instructors and Trainers
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- Fast, affordable, and economical
- Licensed to practice in all 50 States
- Certified by the Internal Revenue Service
- Nationally Recognized Veteran Former IRS Agent
- Nationally Recognized Published Tax Expert
- As heard on 90.3 FM Monthly Radio Show-Business Weekly
by steve | Jul 19, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
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- 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
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
- Our staff has over 205 years of professional IRS tax representation experience collectively
- On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, IRS Tax Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
- Former IRS Managers, Instructors and Trainers
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- Fast, affordable, and economical
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by steve | Jul 19, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. IRS Tax Experts Since 1982 A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
If you need Tax Help with the IRS it only makes sense to hire Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors who have over 60 years experience at the local, district and regional offices of the IRS. We know every aspect of tax resolution. We have been representing taxpayers since 1982.
We taught Tax Law at the IRS. We are Tax Experts! Also on staff, Board Certified Tax Attorneys and CPA’s who have over 205 years of professional tax experience.
We are one of the oldest, most trusted and experienced professional tax firms.
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
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
- Our staff has over 205 years of professional IRS tax representation experience collectively
- On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, IRS Tax Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
- Former IRS Managers, Instructors and Trainers
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- Fast, affordable, and economical
- Licensed to practice in all 50 States
- Certified by the Internal Revenue Service
- Nationally Recognized Veteran Former IRS Agent
- Nationally Recognized Published Tax Expert
- As heard on 90.3 FM Monthly Radio Show-Business Weekly
How we settle and negotiate your case with the Internal Revenue Service:
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-A (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.
See our home page for more details about Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. Thank You
by steve | Jul 19, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. IRS Tax Experts Since 1982 A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
If you owe IRS unpaid back taxes, call us today for a no cost professional tax consult. We can file back returns and settle your case.
Let Board Certified Tax Attorneys, CPA’s and Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors who know and taught the system at the IRS for over 60 years permanently resolve this tax issue once and for all.
We have worked for the IRS for over 60 years in the local, district and regional offices of the IRS. We taught Tax Law at the IRS.
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
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
- Our staff has over 205 years of professional IRS tax representation experience collectively
- On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, IRS Tax Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
- Former IRS Managers, Instructors and Trainers
- Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
- Fast, affordable, and economical
- Licensed to practice in all 50 States
- Certified by the Internal Revenue Service
- Nationally Recognized Veteran Former IRS Agent
- Nationally Recognized Published Tax Expert
- As heard on 90.3 FM Monthly Radio Show-Business Weekly
How we settle and negotiate your case with the Internal Revenue Service:
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-A (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.
See our home page for more details about Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. Thank You