by steve | Apr 5, 2011 | Florida Sales Tax, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax LLC A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau. Practicing Tax Representation in the State of Florida since 1982.
Immediate and permanent tax relief from all Federal and State tax issues. Former Federal and State agents get results.
If you are having State of Florida tax issues call one of Florida’s oldest, most trusted and experienced tax firms.
We have over 140 years of professional tax experience and are comprised to Board Certified Tax Attorneys, State Tax Lawyers, CPAs and former IRS and State Tax Agents who have over 60 years working experience with the state and Federal government.
- Immediate State Tax Representation
- Offers in Compromise/ State and IRS Tax Debt Settlement
- Immediate Release of Bank Garnishments or Wage Levies
- State of Florida and IRS Bills/Notice of “Intent to Levy” or Final Notices
- State of Florida 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
- Non-filers, never filed, old and past due tax returns
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
- Our staff has over 140 years of professional IRS and State of Florida 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 and the State of Florida
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by steve | Apr 5, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax LLC A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau Practicing Tax Law since 1982 in the State of Florida.
Immediate and Permanent Tax Relief from Former IRS Agents. Free video conferencing as well.
We have a professional team of Board Certified Tax Attorneys and CPAs as well. All work in done in house.
We are one of Florida’s oldest, most trusted and experienced professional tax firms when it comes to IRS Problems, IRS Tax Help and Relief. We have on staff former IRS Agents, Manager and Instructors that worked in the Florida’s regional and district offices.
We have successfully worked thousands of IRS cases and never had a complaint ever filed against us. We have inside knowledge of the IRS because of our 25 year work experience with the IRS.
Before you decide on any tax firm, talk to us.
- 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
- Non-filers, never filed, old and past due tax returns
by steve | Apr 5, 2011 | Florida Sales Tax, Tax News
Affordable Fresh Start Tax LLC “A” Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau Since 1982.
A Local Professional Tax Firm Since 1982 True State and Federal Tax Experts
We have been practicing tax law in the State of Florida since 1982. We are one of the oldest, most trusted and experienced tax firms when it comes to Florida Tax Audits, Tax Warrants, and Tax Settlements.
Hire one of the oldest, most trusted and experienced professional tax firms. Tax Experts!
We have over 140 years of tax experience and over 60 years of working for the State and Federal agencies in the State of Florida.
We were former Government Tax Instructors. We have successfully worked thousands of cases in Florida.
How we successfully work Florida Sales Tax Audits:
Being former government agents we are uniquely qualified to handle all State and Federal Tax Audits.
Our firm has over 140 of professional tax experience, 60 years of working for the government, and we are former agents and tax managers.
1. We immediately contact the Florida or State Department of Revenue and send to them a power of attorney so they must speak only to us.
2. We review all documents and correspondence that you have received up to this period of time.
3. We review all your tax records necessary for the tax audit.
4. We then meet with the State, taking as much time as it requires and have the State issue a final report.
5. We review all closing documents from the audit with our clients and make decisions on possible settlement options.
6. Make decisions on whether appeals or necessary or work out possible payment agreements.
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/
by steve | Apr 5, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Affordable Fresh Start Tax LLC “A “Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau Former IRS, Since 1982
A Professional Tax Firm located in South Florida: principles practicing IRS Tax Debt Settlements since 1982 right here in South Florida.
We worked in the local South Florida IRS offices for over 60 years.
Hire Former IRS Agents who were tax instructors with the IRS and taught the IRS Tax Debt Settlement Program at the IRS.
We are the oldest, most experienced and trusted tax firm in South Florida.
We have over 140 years of professional tax experience and over 60 years of working for the IRS in the local, district and regional IRS office.
On staff are Board Certified Tax Attorneys, CPAS and former IRS Agents and Managers. Come and visit us today. Free initial tax consultations.
Why hire Fresh Start Tax, LLC? We tell you the truth!
1.Fresh Start Tax, LLC is a local South Florida Tax Firm whose principles have been practicing Tax Law and IRS Representation in Florida since 1982.
2. On staff are Board Certified Tax Attorneys, CPAs and former IRS Agents, Managers and Tax Instructors who’ve worked at the IRS over 60 years collectively.
3. Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors will manage, review, represent and settle your tax case for the best possible settlement.
4. We are one of most trusted Professional Tax Firms in Florida with over 140 years of professional tax experience.
5. We have an “A” Rating by the Better Business Bureau.
How we work your case to immediately resolve your IRS problem and get you immediate and permanent tax relief:
The IRS Tax Debt Settlement Programs
1. We immediately send a power of attorney ( POA ) to the IRS letting them know we are now your tax representative. You will never speak to the IRS. We handle everything.
2. We will make sure your tax returns are filed and current. If your tax returns are not up to date, IRS will refuse to work your case. This is leverage that the IRS uses to get you compliant. Lost tax records, no problem. We can pull tax transcripts, file and prepare your tax returns within days.
3. IRS requires a current financial statement. We will secure a required 433-F (IRS financial statement), verify the income and expenses and work out a settlement agreement. IRS will require a closing settlement method for each case.
IRS Settlement Agreements/ Tax Debt Programs 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 IRS uses to find you the lowest possible amount required.
c. Offer in Compromise /IRS Settlements / Tax Debt Settlement Programs. There are three types of OICs:
The IRS may accept an Offer in Compromise, Tax Debt Settlement 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.
Call us for a free tax consultation. Free video conferencing is also available.
by steve | Apr 5, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
As a former IRS Agent and Instructor, I am asked all the time how and where does the IRS get their tax levy information?
The answer is very simple and may surprise you. It comes from you. Yes, you usually give them your own tax levy information. The IRS does little to have to find it.
1. If you have written a check to the IRS, the Service codes that information into the C.A.D.E. computer system for future IRS Audit or Collection use.
2. If you have called the IRS, they may ask for the information over the phone. If you have given it to them, the computer is thus marked.
3. If the IRS has secured a financial statement in the past, that information usually stays in the system for 7 years and becomes a part of your file for the duration.
4. If you are divorced or separated, many times that information will come from your spouse who cannot wait to give IRS the information.
5. The IRS can get information from third parties. You never know who may give them information about you.
6. Most of the Tax Levy information comes from your tax return from prior tax years. The IRS simply looks at your W-2’s and your 1099’s. This is the best source of IRS Levies. I would say 95% of all tax levies are generated from this source.
7. The IRS can also get Tax Levy information from your credit report. This provides a wealth of information and a field day for the IRS. If your case goes to the field for a Revenue Officer to work, your credit report becomes a harvest for the Agent.
Lastly and contrary to popular belief, the IRS does not dragnet the banks. They do not have the time or the resources to do that on most cases. They will do that only on high profile, very large dollar, jeopardy and drug cases.
by steve | Apr 5, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
Fresh Start Tax LLC A Professional Tax Firm specializing in IRS Problems and Tax Relief
From time to time the IRS News Wire has neat info to pass on to our clients. Hope this is helpful
Are you expecting a tax refund this year? Here are some things you should know about tax refunds:
Refund Options:
You have three options for receiving your individual federal income tax refund: direct deposit, U.S. Savings Bonds or a paper check. You can now use your refund to buy up to $5,000 in U.S. Series I Savings Bonds in multiples of $50. Check the interest rate.
Separate Accounts . You may use Form 8888, Allocation of Refund (Including Savings Bond Purchases), to request that your refund be allocated by direct deposit among up to three separate accounts, such as checking or savings or retirement accounts. You may also use this form to buy U.S Savings Bonds.
Tax Return Processing Times If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund will usually be issued within six to eight weeks from the date it is received. If you filed electronically, your refund will normally be issued within three weeks after the acknowledgment date.
Check the Status Online The fastest and easiest way to find out about your current year refund is to go to IRS.gov and click the “Where’s My Refund?” link at the IRS.gov home page. To check the status online you will need your Social Security number, filing status and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund shown on your return.
Check the Status By Phone You can check the status of your refund by calling the IRS Refund Hot line at 800–829–1954. When you call, you will need to provide your Social Security number, your filing status and the exact whole dollar amount of the refund shown on your return.
Check the Status with IRS2Go IRS2Go is a smartphone application that lets you interact with the IRS using your mobile device. Apple users can download the free IRS2Go application by visiting the Apple App Store. Android users can visit the Android Marketplace to download the free IRS2Go app. Simply enter your Social Security number, which will be masked and encrypted for security purposes, then select your filing status and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund shown on your return.
Delayed Refund There are several reasons for delayed refunds. For things that may delay the processing of your return, refer to Tax Topic 303 available on the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov, which includes a Checklist of Common Errors When Preparing Your Tax Return.
Larger than Expected Refund If you receive a refund to which you are not entitled, or one for an amount that is more than you expected, do not cash the check until you receive a notice explaining the difference. Follow the instructions on the notice.
Smaller than Expected Refund If you receive a refund for a smaller amount than you expected, you may cash the check. If it is determined that you should have received more, you will later receive a check for the difference. If you did not receive a notice and you have questions about the amount of your refund, wait two weeks after receiving the refund, then call 800–829–1040.
Missing Refund The IRS will assist you in obtaining a replacement check for a refund check that is verified as lost or stolen. If the IRS was unable to deliver your refund because you moved, you can change your address online. Once your address has been changed, the IRS can reissue the undelivered check.
