by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 23, 2014 | Tax Help
Have former Affordable IRS Agents and Managers represent you during a IRS Tax Audit.
I am a Sebring resident and I have a professional tax firm called Fresh Start Tax LLC who has been representing taxpayers, businesses and corporations since 1982 in the state of Florida.
I am a Former IRS Agent and Teaching Instructor and I work with a team of other tax professionals.
Fresh Start Tax LLC provides IRS audit help, IRS audit defense. and successful IRS tax audit representation.
We are comprised of tax attorneys, certified public accountants, and former IRS agents.
We have over 206 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of working directly for the Internal Revenue Service in the local, district, and regional tax offices of the IRS.
As a result of our years experience with the Internal Revenue Service, we understand all the IRS systems, the IRS protocols, and IRS settlement formulas to successfully resolve any IRS tax audit whether it be in office audit, or an IRS field agent audit.
Types of Audits conducted by the IRS
1. Correspondence Mail/Audit
This is the most common type of audit and is simply a letter from the IRS, asking you to provide documentation for tax deductions and credits, or asking for other records.
IRS conducts over 1.1 million correspondents are male audits every year. As a result of these correspondence audits IRS collects over $10 billion annually.
These tax audits occurs when your records and the IRS records do not match up.
Many times you forgot to report a W-2 or a 1099, the IRS catches the mistake and will send you out a mail or correspondence tax audit.
As a general rule these audits do not take place to year and a half after the initial federal tax return was filed.
2. Office Audit out of the Local IRS Office
These are fast and quick IRS tax audits.
This type of audit involves a letter from the IRS asking you to compile documents from a list they provide you, and then report to your local IRS office to go over them with an IRS office auditor.
Many times these types of small tax audits are used for small businesses, such as those operated from your home.
Many times they will be auditing issues like Hobby losses, travel and entertainment or business expenses that fall on the national norms.
3. Field Audit by IRS Revenue Agents
This type involves an IRS revenue agent coming to your home or business to inspect your books and facility, and better understand how the business works.
It is important that you hire a very experienced and effective tax professional because these audits can dig very deep and can be very lengthy . Being a former IRS agent in teaching instructor I would caution any taxpayer about representing themselves during this type of IRS audit.
As a general rule these audits can last from two weeks up to year depending on the work schedule and the audit issues involved.
This is less common for individuals, but much more common for larger businesses. many times in these type of audits they will look back on prior tax returns and look at individuals involved at their tax returns as well. They will look at partners of a corporation or LLC and do a thorough examination of all income or business tax records.
4. TCMP Audit
The TCMP, or Taxpayer Compliance Measurement Program,.
It is the least common type of audit.
This is an audit that occurs completely randomly, and without any evidence that you have done anything wrong, but simply as a sort of spot-checking that the IRS does on randomly selected tax returns every year.
The reason the Internal Revenue Service conducts the tax compliance measurement program it is to determine normal and regional norms for all tax returns and keep them in the IRS computer banks for statistical purposes.
It is important to note when the Internal Revenue Service does a taxpayer compliance measurement audit they will audit the entire tax return yes, everything on it.
So if you need help because you are going to experience an IRS tax audit, contact us today for the best possible local tax defense and representation.
Should you wind up owing back taxes we can go ahead and work out a tax settlement for you with the Internal Revenue Service.
by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 23, 2014 | Tax Help
If you have an IRS tax problem call us today for free initial tax consultation.
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We’ve been practicing since 1982 are tax profession.
We have over 206 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of working directly for the Internal Revenue Service in the Florida IRS offices.
Whiled employed at the IRS we taught new Agents there jobs. We know the systems.
We have on staff tax attorneys, tax lawyers, certified public accountants, and former IRS agents, managers and tax instructors.
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Unfiled Tax Returns, Back Tax Returns
If you have unfiled tax returns we can prepare all back tax returns. If you will wind up owing money to the Internal Revenue Service, we can work out a tax settlement.
If you have Few Back Tax Records
If you have no or few tax records we can reconstruct your tax return using our knowledge of the IRS systems to reconstruct any and all tax returns that you need to have prepared.We will use the same methods that the Internal Revenue Service uses and we can make sure we minimize your tax.
Should you owe money to the Internal Revenue Service it will be necessary for you to fill out an IRS financial statement to close your case off of the IRS enforcement computer system.
We make make sure IRS does not garnish or levy your paycheck or bank accounts.
Undergo an IRS tax audit? Why IRS Audits Tax Returns
Selected for audit.
When returns are filed, they are compared against “norms” for similar tax returns.
The “norms” are developed from audits of a statistically valid random sample of returns. Each tax return filed get a DIF score number.
These returns are selected as part of the National Research Program which the IRS conducts to update return selection information.
The return is next reviewed by an experienced auditor.
At this point, the return may be accepted as filed, or if based on the auditor’s experience questionable items are noted, the agent will identify the items noted and the return is forwarded for assignment to an examining group.
Upon assignment to a group, the return is reviewed by the manager. Items considered in assigning a case are: factors particular to the area such as issues pertaining to construction, farming, timber industry, etc. that have specific factors and rules that apply. Those tax returns in Southern Florida may be industry related.
Based on the review, the manager can accept the return or assign the return to an auditor. The assigned auditor again reviews the return for questionable items and either accepts it as filed or contacts the taxpayer to schedule an appointment.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 22, 2014 | Tax Help
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Should you wind up owing back taxes as a result of an IRS tax audit we can work out a tax settlement.
Why was my return selected for audit?
When returns are filed, they are compared against “norms” for similar returns. each tax return filed to the Internal Revenue Service receives a DIF score.
The “norms” are developed from audits of a statistically valid random sample of returns. These returns are selected as part of the National Research Program which the IRS conducts to update return selection information.
Local Experienced Agents are sent up to the service centers to verify the DIF score process and conclude the tax return should be audited.
From there the tax returns are sent to the local office for assignment. The return is next reviewed by an experienced auditor.
At this point, the return may be accepted as filed, or if based on the auditor’s experience questionable items are noted, the agent will identify the items noted and the return is forwarded for assignment to an examining group.
Upon assignment to a group, the return is reviewed by the manager.
Items considered in assigning a case are: factors particular to the area such as issues pertaining to construction, farming, timber industry, etc. that have specific factors and rules that apply.
Based on the review, the manager can accept the return or assign the return to an auditor. The assigned auditor again reviews the return for questionable items and either accepts it as filed or contacts the taxpayer to schedule an appointment.
The South West Coast of the state of Florida has very specific issues that revenue agents and auditors are very savvy to.
Many audits are done in the resort, tourist and fishing arenas.We are experts in these industries and well as experts in Florida Sales Tax.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 22, 2014 | Tax Help
Payroll Tax Problems
If you have payroll tax problems and owe back 941 taxes contact us today for an immediate tax resolution of your current situation.
Being Former IRS Agents we know every remedy possible.
We have over 206 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of working directly for the Internal Revenue Service and the local, district, and regional tax offices of the IRS.
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We are comprised of tax attorneys, certified public accountants, and former IRS agents and tax instructors. We are one of the most experienced tax firms for resolving IRS payroll tax problems in South Florida.
When you call our office you can speak directly to a tax professional.
Resolution of payroll tax problems
Being a former IRS agent I can tell you that the Internal Revenue Service is tough on payroll tax problems because in all reality it is not a tax but withholding of funds that was supposed to be turned over to IRS. As a result I read will not play games with money that you were to hold in trust.
I would recommend to any prospective client or person reading this blog, if you have a payroll tax problem, get on the good side of the Internal Revenue Service.
How you do that ?
Start making current weekly or biweekly 941 payroll tax deposits to show IRS you are willing to get back in the system and stay current. I cannot tell you how important this is.
The Internal Revenue Service to resolve your case will need a current financial statement.
IRS will require a form 433-a individually, 433-B business. You can find these forms on our website.
You will need to fully complete these forms and verify all the financial information on these forms.
The Internal Revenue Service will make a determination based on your financial ability and there financial analysis of your case.
As a general rule the IRS will either put your case into a economic tax hardship, ask you to make monthly payments, or let you know you’re a tax settlement candidate.
Please be aware of the following, you can be personally be held liable for this tax.
If you have not paid back payroll taxes Internal Revenue Service may impose a penalty against the individual, persons, or corporate officers who failed to make back payroll taxes.
What does this all mean, the IRS will go after you personally to collect the tax. They will collect it from the business and you as well until the entire tax is paid.
You will find this in code section 6672
U.S. Code › Title 26 › Subtitle F › Chapter 68 › Subchapter B › Part I › § 6672
26 U.S. Code § 6672 – Failure to collect and pay over tax, or attempt to evade or defeat tax
(a) General rule
Any person required to collect, truthfully account for, and pay over any tax imposed by this title who willfully fails to collect such tax, or truthfully account for and pay over such tax, or willfully attempts in any manner to evade or defeat any such tax or the payment thereof, shall, in addition to other penalties provided by law, be liable to a penalty equal to the total amount of the tax evaded, or not collected, or not accounted for and paid over.
No penalty shall be imposed under section 6653 or part II of sub chapter A of chapter 68 for any offense to which this section is applicable.
(b) Preliminary notice requirement
(1) In general
No penalty shall be imposed under subsection (a) unless the Secretary notifies the taxpayer in writing by mail to an address as determined under section 6212 (b) or in person that the taxpayer shall be subject to an assessment of such penalty.
(2) Timing of notice
The mailing of the notice described in paragraph (1) (or, in the case of such a notice delivered in person, such delivery) shall precede any notice and demand of any penalty under subsection (a) by at least 60 days.
(3) Statute of limitations
If a notice described in paragraph (1) with respect to any penalty is mailed or delivered in person before the expiration of the period provided by section 6501 for the assessment of such penalty (determined without regard to this paragraph), the period provided by such section for the assessment of such penalty shall not expire before the later of—
(A) the date 90 days after the date on which such notice was mailed or delivered in person, or
(B) if there is a timely protest of the proposed assessment, the date 30 days after the Secretary makes a final administrative determination with respect to such protest.
(4) Exception for jeopardy
This subsection shall not apply if the Secretary finds that the collection of the penalty is in jeopardy.
(c) Extension of period of collection where bond is filed
(1) In general
If, within 30 days after the day on which notice and demand of any penalty under subsection (a) is made against any person, such person—
(A) pays an amount which is not less than the minimum amount required to commence a proceeding in court with respect to his liability for such penalty,
(B) files a claim for refund of the amount so paid, and
(C) furnishes a bond which meets the requirements of paragraph (3),
no levy or proceeding in court for the collection of the remainder of such penalty shall be made, begun, or prosecuted until a final resolution of a proceeding begun as provided in paragraph (2). Notwithstanding the provisions of section 7421 (a), the beginning of such proceeding or levy during the time such prohibition is in force may be enjoined by a proceeding in the proper court. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit any counterclaim for the remainder of such penalty in a proceeding begun as provided in paragraph (2).
(2) Suit must be brought to determine liability for penalty
If, within 30 days after the day on which his claim for refund with respect to any penalty under subsection (a) is denied, the person described in paragraph (1) fails to begin a proceeding in the appropriate United States district court (or in the Court of Claims) [1] for the determination of his liability for such penalty, paragraph (1) shall cease to apply with respect to such penalty, effective on the day following the close of the 30-day period referred to in this paragraph.
(3) Bond
The bond referred to in paragraph (1) shall be in such form and with such sureties as the Secretary may by regulations prescribe and shall be in an amount equal to 11/2 times the amount of excess of the penalty assessed over the payment described in paragraph (1).
(4) Suspension of running of period of limitations on collection
The running of the period of limitations provided in section 6502 on the collection by levy or by a proceeding in court in respect of any penalty described in paragraph (1) shall be suspended for the period during which the Secretary is prohibited from collecting by levy or a proceeding in court.
(5) Jeopardy collection
If the Secretary makes a finding that the collection of the penalty is in jeopardy, nothing in this subsection shall prevent the immediate collection of such penalty.
(d) Right of contribution where more than 1 person liable for penalty
If more than 1 person is liable for the penalty under subsection (a) with respect to any tax, each person who paid such penalty shall be entitled to recover from other persons who are liable for such penalty an amount equal to the excess of the amount paid by such person over such person’s proportionate share of the penalty. Any claim for such a recovery may be made only in a proceeding which is separate from, and is not joined or consolidated with—
(1) an action for collection of such penalty brought by the United States, or
(2) a proceeding in which the United States files a counterclaim or third-party complaint for the collection of such penalty.
(e) Exception for voluntary board members of tax-exempt organizations
No penalty shall be imposed by subsection (a) on any unpaid, volunteer member of any board of trustees or directors of an organization exempt from tax under subtitle A if such member—
(1) is solely serving in an honorary capacity,
(2) does not participate in the day-to-day or financial operations of the organization, and
(3) does not have actual knowledge of the failure on which such penalty is imposed.
The preceding sentence shall not apply if it results in no person being liable for the penalty imposed by subsection (a).
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 22, 2014 | Tax Help
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What will be required by the IRS to get back on track
To get back on track with the Internal Revenue Service, IRS will require an updated financial statement. IRS will want to review your current financial statement along with complete documented verification.
We will help in the assistance of the preparation of that financial statement.
IRS will also want to make sure your current on your current payroll tax deposit, your estimate deposits or to make sure you have current withholding being taken out of your paycheck.
IRS wants to make sure you are current moving forward so we only have the back issue to deal with.
Lastly, based on your financial statement the Internal Revenue Service will want an exit strategy, that is how you plan to resolve your case.
As a general rule there are three exit strategies of the Internal Revenue Service
IRS will either put your case in a tax hardship, ask you for monthly payments or the Internal Revenue Service may consider an offer in compromise or tax settlement.
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Areas of Professional Tax Representation
- On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, IRS Tax Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
- Full Service Accounting Tax Firm,
- 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” Plus
- 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 Net Radio.com – Monthly Radio Show-Business Weekly
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
- 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
by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 22, 2014 | Tax Help
We are a local affordable Florida tax firm that specializes in IRS tax audit help, tax audit defense, and IRS tax audit representation.
On staff are former IRS audit managers, revenue agents, office auditors and tax instructors with over 60 years of direct working knowledge of the Internal Revenue Service audit procedures and practices.
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We are available for a no-cost consultation or evaluation for any IRS matter or problem you are facing.
IRS tax audits, why you may have been targeted.
The Internal Revenue Service audits taxpayers, businesses, corporations and partnerships for a variety of reasons.
Listed below are some of the reasons that your tax return may have been pulled for IRS audit. They are in no order they are just certain categories that may attract the attention of the Internal Revenue Service.
1. High incomes. Chances of a tax audit may go up to 10%
Your chance of being audited substantially increases once your income crosses $250,000, according to a recent IRS report on its enforcement activity.
2. Very Large itemized deductions.
You should deduct every nickel you’re entitled to but you must realize that if your itemized tax deductions are bigger than the IRS target range for people at your income level, your return may get a second look. Those target ranges are known only by the Internal Revenue Service. It is critical you stay within the IRS norm.
3. Deducting Office in the Home .
You can only take a home office deduction if you meet all of the qualifications, including regularly and exclusively using part of your home as your principal place of business. It is important you contact your tax preparer so they can figure out your allowable expenses so you are not flagged for a tax audit.
4. Missing income.
IRS runs a matching check on all 1099s and W-2 it receives. If you do not report all your income on your tax return the Internal Revenue Service will issue a mismatch report. These tax audits usually run 18 months behind and the Internal Revenue Service collects over $10 billion a year in missing income matching.
5. Business losses.
In a tough economy, business losses are more common however that does not mean the IRS won’t double check them. Make sure your expenses are legitimate and eligible to be deducted.
6. Charitable deductions.
You’ll need a canceled check or dated receipt for any cash contributions, and contributions of $250 or more require written acknowledgement from the charity. Be careful on charitable to deduction’s , they are a true red flag.
8. Medical expenses.
If you’re 64 or younger, you can deduct these costs only to the extent they’re greater than 10% of your adjusted gross income. It’s important to keep detailed records. Remember, you can’t deduct the cost of over-the-counter medicine, health club dues or most cosmetic surgeries. That’s a no,no.
9. Foreign bank accounts.
If you cannot reported income on a foreign bank account you could be in big trouble. the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Justice is cracking down on those people not reporting for income.
The United States has over 90 treaties in place with foreign countries and various financial institutions to reciprocate the names of those having accounts. I would urge anyone reading this blog to make sure they report all foreign income. You may be looking at more than just an IRS audit you could be looking at criminal prosecution.
10. The random sample audit.
The Internal Revenue Service randomly samples so many returns every year. If you are a victim of random sample audit be aware that IRS will audit everything on your tax return. They do this to set up norms and standards for future tax audits across the country.
If you need IRS tax audit help, representation or for someone to provide audit defense contact us today for initial consultation and evaluation on your case.
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