by admin | Apr 4, 2012 | IRS Payment Plans, IRS Tax Advice, Representation, Tax Help
If you make estimated tax payments this is something you might want to read.
Most taxpayers that owe money to the IRS do so simply because they fail to make their estimate tax payments.
Since self employed individuals do not have withholding taken out of their checks, the ES or Estimated payments are the easiest and best way to make sure you do not have a large tax payment the end of the year.
You may need to pay estimated taxes to the IRS during the year if you have income that is not subject to withholding.
These tips from the IRS explain estimated taxes and how to pay them.
1. If you have income from sources such as self-employment, interest, dividends, alimony, rent, gains from the sales of assets, prizes or awards, then you may have to pay estimated tax.
2. You must pay estimated taxes in 2012 if both of these statements apply:
1) You expect to owe at least $1,000 in tax after subtracting your tax withholding (if you have any) and tax credits, and
2) You expect your withholding and credits to be less than the smaller of 90 percent of your 2012 taxes or 100 percent of the tax on your 2011 return. Special rules apply for farmers, fishermen, certain household employers and certain higher income taxpayers.
3. For Sole Proprietors, Partners and S Corporation shareholders, you generally have to make estimated tax payments if you expect to owe $1,000 or more in tax when you file your return.
4. To figure your estimated tax, include your expected gross income, taxable income, taxes, deductions and credits for the year.
You can use the worksheet in Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals, for this. You want to be as accurate as possible to avoid penalties. Also, consider changes in your situation and recent tax law changes.
5. The year is divided into four payment periods, or due dates, for estimated tax purposes. Those dates generally are April 15, June 15, Sept. 15 and Jan. 15 of the next or following year. Depends of holidays.
6. Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals, has everything you need to pay estimated taxes.
It includes instructions, worksheets, schedules and payment vouchers. However, the easiest way to pay estimated taxes is electronically through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, or EFTPS, at www.irs.gov. You can also pay estimated taxes by check or money order using the Estimated Tax Payment Voucher or by credit or debit card.
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by steve | Feb 28, 2012 | Installment Agreements, IRS Payment Plans, Tax Help
Does the IRS want a 433F from you? Do not fall into that trap! Use caution.
Use caution before giving that 433F financial statement to the Internal Revenue Service.
Most taxpayers have no clue what they are doing when sending a 433F to the IRS.
I should know. I am a former IRS agent and collections officer with the IRS. I also was a teaching instructor with the IRS.
I felt sorry for taxpayers who walked in or called the IRS on there own. It was almost stealing candy from a baby. You are walking into a trap.
Why?
IRS is a collection agency. They are not here to help the taxpayer. The taxpayer has no idea what IRS is looking for and more importantly they have no standard to judge whether the IRS Agent in the office or on the telephone is acting in the best interest of the taxpayer.
The fact of the matter is very simple, the IRS Agent is only acting in the governments best interest.
What is the 433F going to tell the IRS?
Everything!
You are giving the IRS a road map of your financial life and possible levy and seizure sources. IRS has very strict requirements on how it will work and close cases. Everything the IRS does as far as the collection division is tied into assets and the national standard expenses.
Many taxpayers believe they are in a financial hardship or a payment candidate however when the national standards are applied, the taxpayer has a wake up call. They find themselves behind the 8 ball and making a large payment to the IRS because of the 433F.
Remember, the only thing the IRS is looking at is assets and income, your liabilities are of no concern to the IRS. Your 433F Financial Statement is their road map to your pocket book. Let a tax professional give the IRS your 433F.
The National Standards and the 433F.
IRS Collection Financial Standards are intended for use in calculating repayment of delinquent taxes. These Standards are effective on March 1, 2011 for purposes of federal tax administration only. Expense information for use in bankruptcy calculations can be found on the website for the U.S. TRUSTEE program
National Standards have been established for necessary expenses: food, housekeeping supplies, apparel and services, personal care products and services, miscellaneous, housing and utilities, medical, transportation and a handful of other items. Each taxpayer must fit into the IRS national standards. If you go over the IRS standard that is your loss. IRS does have certain exceptions to this rule and a good tax representative can help you through this problem.
IRS Collection Financial Standards are intended for use in calculating repayment of delinquent taxes. These Standards are effective on March 1, 2011 for purposes of federal tax administration only. Expense information for use in bankruptcy calculations can be found on the website for the U.S. Trustee Program.
If you owe the IRS money, talk to a tax professional first. The last thing you want to do is to turn over that 433F on your own.
Also as a footnote, any IRS 433F must be fully documented and IRS will require proof of any expense recorded on the form.
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by steve | Feb 28, 2012 | Installment Agreements, IRS Payment Plans
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If you are looking for a IRS installment agreement, payment agreement, or payment plan it is very possible within the next hour you can be set up on the IRS system for making payments.
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IRS Tax Options for Making Payments to the IRS.
The IRS offers different tax options to make payments and the IRS has been getting user friendly over the past couple years making installment agreements, payment agreements easier to obtain without giving your life away.
The Payment Program depends on the dollar amount you owe and the type of tax owed to the IRS.
If you owe payroll taxes, you will not qualify for these program. We will have to make special arrangements with the IRS. Payroll payments ,941, are much more complicated and detailed.
There are different types of installment agreements that a taxpayer can qualify for in making payments to the IRS.
To qualify for making payments to the IRS you must;
- File all required tax returns;
- Consider other sources (loan or credit card) to pay your tax debt in full to save money; ( IRS will asked if you have tried and might ask for the loan denial letter.
- Determine the largest monthly payment you can make ($25 minimum); and
- Know that your future refunds will be applied to your tax debt until it is paid in full.
- IRS will also make sure you have the proper amount of withholding is being taken out or make sure you are making ES payments if you are self employed.
To avoid the fee for setting up an installment agreement please keep the following in mind;
Pay the full amount you owe within 120 days to avoid the fee.
You should apply online to specify this option (or call if you owe more than $50,000). If you cannot pay the full amount within 120 days, the fee for setting up an agreement is:
- $52 for a direct debit agreement;
- $105 for a standard agreement or payroll deduction agreement; or
- $43 if your income is below a certain level.
Apply for an installment agreement
Call us today and we will review the entire process with you and also consider the filing of an offer in compromise and possibly the abatement of penalties and interest.
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by steve | Jan 24, 2012 | Back Taxes, IRS Payment Plans
IRS Payment Agreements, IRS Installment Agreements, Payment Plans – Making Payments to the IRS on your back taxes
After 10 years of working for the IRS and over 28 years of private practice do not expect the IRS do you any favors if you are seeking a IRS payment plan, installment agreement or a pay off plan. IRS will always do what is in their best interest and that is NEVER in your best interest.
Keeping that in mind and hire a good tax professional so you do not get bullied around.
If you are trying to get a Payment Agreement, Installment Agreement, Payment Plan with the IRS and you do not fit into the National Standards that the IRS insists on you will want to read about the one year rule.
Most taxpayers have no idea what they are doing when they call the IRS and want to set up a payment agreement, installment plan, or a payment agreement.
There are so many options available to them and that’s is why it is best to call a experienced tax professional.
There are five different types of agreements, payment plans and IRS will put you only into the agreement that they feel is best for the IRS.
The IRS is not looking for your best interest in this tax matter, they are only looking what is in the best interest of the federal government and as a result taxpayers get ripped off by not understanding all the rules that govern agreements.
With this now said there is a IRS one year rule that helps the taxpayer.
Most taxpayers when they call the IRS do not met the national standards tests for income and expenses. Something is always out of balance. IRS will say that is too bad and try to extract money from you that you just do not have.
You should be very familiar with the National Standards Test before calling IRS. You can check out more on our site.
The one year rule for payment plans or Installment agreements can work to help you.
One Year Rule: Insist in this and do not be bullied!!!
Taxpayers who cannot full pay their accounts within five years may be given up to one year to modify or eliminate excessive necessary expenses. By modifying or eliminating some conditional expenses, a taxpayer may be able to full pay the liability plus accruals within the five-year limit. This would enable a taxpayer to retain some conditional expenses.
Reminder:
The One Year Rule is not applicable to corporations, partnerships, Limited Liability Companies (LLC) where the LLC is identified as the liable taxpayer, or any Business expenses.
So when the IRS tells you your car payment is to high or your rent or mortgage is too much ask to speak to the supervisor and request the one year rule.
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by steve | Nov 21, 2011 | IRS Payment Plans
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by steve | Nov 21, 2011 | IRS Payment Plans, Uncategorized
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