by steve | Sep 8, 2011 | Tax Settlements
I am a Former IRS Agent who worked and taught the Offer in Compromise Program in the Regional Training Center. The Offer in Compromise is a much talked about and advertised as “pennies on a dollar”.
FACTS: Approximately 52,000 are filed each year and that number will be rising at a record pace. 12,000 Offers are accepted each year. The program has an acceptance rate of about 22%.
Offers in Compromise are worked by specialist who only work Offers. Field offices have specialized Revenue Officers that their entire inventory are only these Debt Settlement cases. New York and Tennessee also has Offer groups that are worked out of the Service Center. All are trained to scrutinized the Offers. I bite my tongue in saying this however it is my firm belief that the Agents working these cases look first to reject rather than to accept, why, simple because it is far less work. It is much easier to send a rejection letter than fully document the case for acceptance. Therefore the Agents look for anything they can to reject the Offers. Rejections close out of their inventory quickly making the Agent look very efficient in managing their case load.
The Keys to having your Offer accepted.
1.Fully document the case. Get every piece of paper you can and verify every number put on the 433A, the IRS financial statement.
2. Keep up with the Offer. As soon as the case is assigned call the Agent every two weeks to ask for an update. This lets the Agent know you really want this pushed through and that you can send more documents in if necessary. Most Agents will not even contact the Taxpayer or the representative, they will usually just send out a rejection letter. It is the easy way out.
3. Make sure the case makes sense. If you believe the Agent will have questions, send in a additional statement the clarify questions you think will arise.
4. Know that IRS will look at the history of the taxpayer and income levels for the last 5 years. If there have been swings, document the reason for the income swings.
5. Believe of not, many offers are rejected because payments were not turned in with the Offer and Offers were unsigned. Get a 3rd party to look at the Offer for full review.
I have been in this business a number of years and truly believe you would be a fool not to have professional representation. Find a professional tax firm specializing in Offers in Compromise, that is your very best chance of acceptance. Make sure such a company have filed at least 100 plus offers.
Former IRS Agents who have worked the Program are best suited for this job, after all, they know the tax policies.
by steve | Sep 7, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax Settlements
Fresh Start Tax LLC Since 1982 IRS Tax Experts A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
On staff, former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors who were IRS Offer in Compromise Instructors at the Internal Revenue Service Regional Training Center in Atlanta Georgia.
We taught Tax Law and know all their IRS Programs, settlement procedure and tax policies IRS Tax Debt Settlements.
We have over 205 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of direct experience a the IRS in the local, district and regional offices of the IRS.
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 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 tax representative. You will never have to speak to the IRS.
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.
IRS Tax 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. IRS Offer in Compromise. There are three types of OIC
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.
See our home page for more details about Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. Thank You
by steve | Sep 7, 2011 | Tax Settlements
Fresh Start Tax LLC IRS Tax Experts Since 1982 A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
If you owe Business, Payroll or Corporate taxes call us today to get immediate results.
Call us for a no cost professional tax consult and hear the truth! You will never have to speak to the IRS.
We can stop the IRS and get you a livable situation. We have worked out thousands of payments and settlement agreements with the IRS since 1982. We taught Tax Law at the IRS and know all of the tax policies and procedures to make this as simple as possible for our clients.
We are one of the oldest, most trusted and experienced professional tax firms.
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 90.3 FM Monthly Radio Show-Business Weekly
How we work IRS Trust Funds Cases, payroll taxes, 941 cases.
Having worked for the IRS for over 60 years our firms staff is uniquely qualified to work trust fund cases. We have processed thousands of these cases both for the IRS and in private practice.
1. We get a complete history of the company and secure the required documentation.
2. We fill out the necessary tax forms that IRS will request.
3. We secure a status report from the IRS.
4. We secure the information in the IRS file to better equip us in handling the tax case.
5. We make decisions and recommendations on how best to resolve your case.
6. Prepare all appeals as necessary.
7. Set up a long term solution to get the problem remedied once and for all.
8. Set up payments plans or offers in compromise if necessary.
Do your homework before hiring a Professional Tax Firm. Make sure they have on staff Board Certified Tax Attorneys, Lawyers, CPAs, Former IRS Agents and Managers. Also, check the following to ensure the creditability and history of the Tax Firm.
1. Better Business Bureau – www.bbb.org/us/Find-Business-Reviews
2. Complaints.com – www.complaintsboard.com
3. Rip Off Report – http://www.ripoffreport.com/
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by steve | Sep 7, 2011 | Tax Levy and Wage Garnishments, Tax Settlements
Fresh Start Tax LLC Since 1982 IRS Tax Experts A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
Get immediate results! Call us for a no cost professional tax consult.
On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorneys, IRS Tax Lawyers, CPA’s and Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors. We taught Tax Law at the IRS.
If the Internal Revenue Service has filed a tax levy, a tax lien and you are considering a tax settlement on the balance due call us to hear all the tax options to settle this case for the lowest possible dollar settlement.
We have over 205 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of direct IRS experience in the local, district and regional offices of the IRS.
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. 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 Tax Representation.
We know all the IRS tax strategies because of our extensive IRS working backgrounds. We were Former IRS Certified Tax Instructors that taught IRS Tax Law in the IRS Regional Training Center. Some of our many specialties include the following:
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 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 tax representative. You will never have to speak to the IRS.
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.
IRS Tax 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. 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.
See our home page for more details about Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. Thank You
by steve | Sep 6, 2011 | Tax Settlements
Fresh Start Tax LLC Since 1982 IRS Tax Experts A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
We can handle and settle all IRS tax problems. If you owe the IRS and want to settle your IRS tax debt and we can go over all the tax options to get you the optimum settlement. We taught the IRS Offer in Compromise Program at the IRS. We know all of their tax policies!
Hire Former IRS Managers and Instructors! We are very affordable.
We can also file old, past due or back tax returns and get you caught up with the Internal Revenue Service.
We have over 205 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of working directly with the IRS in the local, district and regional offices of the IRS.
We are comprised of Board Certified Tax Attorneys, CPA’s and Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors. Hear the truth and settle for less.
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 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 tax representative. You will never have to speak to the IRS.
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.
IRS Tax 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. 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.
See our home page for more details about Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. Thank You
by steve | Sep 6, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax Settlements
Fresh Start Tax LLC <>< Since 1982 IRS Tax Experts A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau
We are one of the oldest, most experienced and trusted professional tax firms with over 205 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of working directly for the IRS in the local, district and regional IRS offices.
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We taught Tax Law at the Internal Revenue Service and know all of the IRS tax settlement policies and procedures.
We trained new IRS Agents. We know everything they know and we know exactly what the IRS closing policies are to settle cases.
Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. 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 Tax Representation.
We know all the IRS tax strategies because of our extensive IRS working backgrounds. We were Former IRS Certified Tax Instructors that taught IRS Tax Law in the IRS Regional Training Center. Some of our many specialties include the following:
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 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 tax representative. You will never have to speak to the IRS.
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.
IRS Tax 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. 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.
See our home page for more details about Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. Thank You
