How to Find a SOLID Tax Company for IRS Problems & Tax Relief

by Fresh Start Tax | Sep 26, 2013 | IRS Tax Problem

The IRS has come out with several tax bulletins regarding fraudulent tax resolution companies within the past years warning the taxpayers to stay away from scam artists and companies making false claims.
Not only is the Internal Revenue Service warning taxpayers, the Atty. Gen. in three states have closed up three of the giant  IRS  tax resolution  problems company’s for a variety of reasons.
Because advertising through television and other media has driven so much work into these companies, the staff there simply cannot handle the work.
You may have heard of some of these firms.  They are JK Harris, Ronnie Deutch, and Tax Masters.
These firms have taken large retainers from taxpayers and have failed to do any work on closing their files with the Internal Revenue Service.
Several lawsuits of been filed and criminal charges have been filed against some of the fraudsters.
The numbers are going through the roof of  tax companies that are scamming taxpayers into thinking they can settle their case for pennies on the dollar and relieving by IRS Problems.
The tax resolution industry for the most part has been turned over to sales people.
Many of these persons have worked other business verticals such as mortgage, real estate and credit relief programs. When their industry changes because of economic reasons or changes due to the federal law, these companies and sales people are forced to find other business verticals to work.
A large number of these sales people have found their way in IRS Tax Relief and Resolution business.
While many of  them are good persons in general, they have no business working in an industry they know absolutely nothing about. Many of these companies are in business today and gone tomorrow and many times with your money.
We believe at some point the Internal Revenue Service is due a step in and regulate the tax relief, tax resolution business.
You can avoid many of these problems if you follow this practical common sense advice:
1. Check the Better Business Bureau report on the Company. If the company is not “A” plus rated, flee. Beware, many of these companies change names every couple of years and acquire a new business rating.
2. Find out if there is a Tax Attorney , CPA  or Former IRS Agents on staff. Ask to speak directly to them.
In legitimate companies,  Attorneys and CPA’s usually will not lend their names to scam artists. Beware of tax companies too that sub their work out to third party firms that are not connected with the company. This is a ploy used by most tax companies for IRS problems. When this occurs, communications and the processing of notice and letters in IRS correspondence fall through the cracks.
3. Check out how long the principles have been practicing tax or tax law. Most solid companies will find their principles have been practicing at least ten years or more.
4. Ask if the company guarantees their work. If a company is guaranteeing their work, flee again. No one can guarantee IRS results.
If they guarantee your money will be returned if they are not successful, that’s another story. This is a good place to check the Better Business Bureau rating  and check their complaint history.
5. Interview the person that may work your case. Ask about his or her credentials and IRS work experience.
6.  Skype the person face to face.
Ask if the person has a video conferencing system. You will get a good feel with a face to face.
7. Check out the Bio of the principles and staff.
Most companies on the Internet will not provide the bios of their professional staff because they are hiring third parties to do the work. This is another warning sign that you may be getting into problems.
Fresh Start Tax is comprised of tax attorneys, certified public accountants, and former IRS agents with over 206 years of professional tax experience.
We have over 60 years of direct work experience directly at the Internal Revenue Service in the local, district, and regional tax offices of the Internal Revenue Service.
You can call us today and you can speak directly to a good ,solid tax company.
At the end of the day it is about work history, credibility, and results.

Problems with Income, Business Tax Problems – Income Tax Help with Former IRS Agents

by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 30, 2013 | IRS Tax Problem

 
Problems with Income, Business Tax – Income Tax Help with Former IRS Agents 1-866-700-1040      Free Consults for Tax Problems
We are comprised of tax attorneys, CPAs, and former IRS agents managers and tax instructors.
Stop the worry today.
We have over 60 years of direct work experience at the Internal Revenue Service in positions as agents, managers, instructors and appeals agents.
There is no income or business tax problem that we cannot handle.
All our work is done in-house and we are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
You can contact us today for a free tax consultation and we can go over all the tax options with you to help remedy your problems with income or business  tax.
For any IRS problem it only makes sense to contact former IRS agents and managers.
How we Settle and Negotiate your IRS Problem with income or business tax with the Internal Revenue Service:

1. We  can immediately send a power of attorney to the IRS letting them know we are now your tax representative. You will never have to speak to the IRS.  We handle all communication.

2. We will make sure all your tax returns are filed and current.
If your  income or business 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 with all tax laws.
We can pull tax transcripts, file and prepare your tax returns within days, even if you have lost your tax records. We are experts in tax reconstruction.

3. The IRS requires a current financial statement.
We will secure a required 433-A  or 433F (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. All financial statements will need to be fully verified for documentation.

IRS Tax Settlement Agreements can be in different forms:
a.  Tax Hardships.
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 or Installment 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. IRS 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 , Exceptional Circumstances.
 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.
Installment Agreements and Small Businesses –  Tax resolutions
The IRS will also make streamlined Installment Agreements available to more small businesses. The payment program will raise the dollar limit to allow additional small businesses to participate.
Small businesses with $25,000 or less in unpaid tax can participate.
Currently, only small businesses with under $10,000 in liabilities can participate. Small businesses will have 24 months to pay.
The streamlined Installment Agreements will be available for small businesses that file either as an individual or as a business.
Small businesses with an unpaid assessment balance greater than $25,000 would qualify for the streamlined Installment Agreement if they pay down the balance to $25,000 or less.
Small businesses will need to enroll in a Direct Debit Installment Agreement to participate.
Offers in Compromise,  IRS Tax Debt Settlements
The IRS is also expanding a new streamlined Offer in Compromise (OIC) program to cover a larger group of struggling taxpayers.
This streamlined OIC is being expanded to allow taxpayers with annual incomes up to $100,000 to participate. In addition, participants must have tax liability of less than $50,000, doubling the current limit of $25,000 or less.
Offers in compromise are subject to acceptance based on legal requirements. An offer-in-compromise is an agreement between a taxpayer and the IRS that settles the taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed.
Generally, an offer will not be accepted if the IRS believes that the liability can be paid in full as a lump sum or through a payment agreement. The IRS looks at the taxpayer’s income and assets to make a determination regarding the taxpayer’s ability to pay.
If you will money to IRS the new fresh start tax initiative is for you. Call us today for free tax consultation and see if you qualify for the program.
 
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IRS Tax Issues – IRS Problems Resolved – Former IRS Agents – Miami, Ft.Lauderdale, Palm Beaches – IRS Problems Experts

by Fresh Start Tax | Dec 29, 2012 | IRS Tax Problem

IRS Tax Issues – IRS Problems Resolved – Former IRS Agents – Miami, Ft.Lauderdale, Palm Beaches – IRS Problems Experts

Fully resolve your IRS Tax Issues and Tax Problems with Former IRS Agents who worked in the local South Florida district and regional offices of the Internal Revenue Services. From 1974 – 2010.

Call us today or visit our offices all initial consultations are free. 954-492-0088

We have over 205 years of total tax experience and over 60 years working directly for the IRS.

On staff are Board Certified Tax Attorneys, Tax Lawyers, CPA’s, Enrolled Agents as well as Former IRS Managers and Instructors.

IRS Tax Issues and Problems

Our firm covers the full range of all IRS Issues and Problems and all work is done in house. Work is assigned to two tax professionals so someone is always here to help you with any issue that may arise.

We handle work from simple IRS audit issues to complex tax field audits. Our other expertise is in the area of non-filing and well as IRS Collection Functions including IRS tax settlements called the Offer in Compromise.

Call us today and hear the truth about your situation.

We are friendly and affordable.

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
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• FBAR and Expatriate Specialists