Fresh Start Tax, LLC 954-492-0088 A Local South Florida Professional Tax Firm specializing in IRS Tax Representation and Tax Relief. Rated “A” by the Better Business Bureau.
If you are in need of immediate IRS Tax Relief call our tax firm today. Being former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors uniquely qualifies us to handle all IRS Problems and get you immediate Tax Relief Help.
We have operated in South Florida since 1982 and there is no tax firm that has more tax experience for tax relief than us.
We have 60 years experience working for the IRS in the local South Florida IRS offices.
Our tax relief specialties
Immediate Tax Representation
Offers in Compromise/Settlements
Immediate Release of Bank Garnishments or Wage Levies
IRS Notices/Bill of Intent to Levy or Final Notices
Fresh Start Tax LLC A Professional Tax Firm “A” Rated by the BBB
IRS Tax Representation on all tax Matters and Issues.
IRS Specialists in taxpayers that IRS is making a collection attempt on citizens of other countries that the IRS has a tax treaty with.
We have been dealing with these issues since 1982 and have 25 year work history with the IRS.
Federal Tax Information
In recent years, as our economy becomes more global, more and more U.S. taxpayers are participating in offshore activities for both legitimate and illegitimate purposes.
Taxpayers who participate in offshore activities for illegitimate purposes seek to shelter financial resources in foreign countries. Offshore accounts can be located in any country in the world. Useful records can be obtained from foreign countries regarding theses taxpayers.
International cases require methods not normally used in the domestic arena. Some of these methods are:
Exchange of Information (EOI)
Consent Directives
Letters of Request
Exchange of Information
The United States has tax treaties and tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) with many countries that provide for the exchange of information on tax matters.
See IRM 5.1.8.7.7, Incoming Mutual Collection Assistance Requests regarding mutual collection assistance requests with the five treaty countries of Canada, Denmark, France, Netherlands and Sweden.
The information requested may contain items that are reported or omitted on a taxpayer’s return or regarding the whereabouts of the taxpayer when the taxpayer no longer resides at the last known international address of record and in a delinquent return investigation to determine income and credits of the taxpayer.
Access a list of countries that have an income tax treaty and/or a TIEA with the United States at: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-apa/treaty.pdf
All Exchange of Information requests with a foreign country are handled by the IRS Tax Attaché, Revenue Service Representative (RSR) or Exchange of Information (EOI) group, as applicable, with the responsibility for handling request to the country where the information is located.
See IRM 4.60.1 , Exchange of Information for more information on Exchange of Information between the United States and foreign countries.
Tax Attachés and Deputy Tax Attachés serve in IRS overseas posts of duty and Revenue Service Representatives (RSRs) and Assistant Revenue Service Representatives (ARSRs) serve in IRS domestic posts of duty. Tax Attaches and RSRs service all functions of the IRS in tax administration matters within their respective post jurisdictions.
The Exchange of Information Program administers the Exchange of Information provisions of U.S. tax treaties and tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs). EOI helps IRS field personnel obtain information from foreign countries, works with IRS field personnel to provide information to certain foreign countries, and coordinates the Mutual Collection Assistance provisions of certain treaties.
All Exchange of Information requests with a U.S. Territory or State are handled by the Office of Governmental Liaison.
Types of Exchange of Information
The types of information that may be exchanged under an Exchange of Information include but are not limited to:
Tax returns and return information such as verification of filing status, citizenship, residency, income, expenses and tax liability,
Third party information return filings,
Bank records,
Business records,
Public records such as deeds, birth, death and marriage records, and
Witness interviews.
Fresh Start Tax 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 representation. We know all the IRS tax strategies because of our extensive IRS working backgrounds. Some of our many specialties include the following:
Immediate Tax Representation
Offers in Compromise/Settlements
Immediate Release of Bank Garnishments or Wage Levies
IRS Notices/Bill of Intent to Levy or Final Notices
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.
The numbers are going through the roof.
The tax resolution industry for the most part has been turned over to sales people who 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. While many of them are good persons in general, they have no business working an industry they know absolutely nothing about. Many of these companies are in business today and gone tomorrow and many times with your money.
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” rated, flee. Beware, many of these companies change names every couple of years.
2. Find out if there is a professional Tax Attorney or CPA on staff. In legitimate companies, Attorneys and CPA’s usually will not lend their names to scam artists. Beware of companies too that sub their work out to third party firms that are not connected with the company.
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.
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.
At the end of the day it is about work history, credibility, and results.
Fresh Start Tax LLC A Florida Based Professional Tax Firm specializing in Florida State Sales Tax Audits of every type.
If you are having any issues with the Department of Revenue, Florida Sales Tax, call us for immediate tax help.
Our firm has over 140 years experience in dealing with the State of Florida and other government agencies. We are one of Florida’s most experienced tax firms in dealing with tax audits and collections.
We have over 60 years of working directly for the government.
Call us for a free consultation. Video conferencing available.
Why Are Taxpayers Audited?
We audit taxpayers to:
Enforce Florida tax laws uniformly.
Deter tax evasion.
Promote voluntary compliance.
Educate taxpayers.
While we accept most tax returns as filed, we audit some returns to verify accuracy and evaluate compliance. Audits do not always result in the taxpayer owing additional tax, penalty or interest.
The auditor may adjust a credit carryover or correct distribution without assessing additional tax. The auditor may even determine that a refund is due.
How Are Taxpayers Selected for Audit?
The methods for selecting a business or individual to audit vary from tax to tax.
Here are some examples of sources we use to identify a potential audit candidate:
Internal Revenue Service information.
Information sharing programs with other states and state agencies.
Computer-based random selection.
Analysis of Florida tax return information.
Business publications, periodicals, journals, and directories.
What Types of Records Will I Need to Provide?
When we notify you of our intent to audit, we will also tell you what records you will need to provide.
The types of records may include, but are not limited to:
General ledgers and journals
Cash receipt and disbursement journals
Purchase and sales journals
Sales tax exemption or resale certificates
Florida tax returns
Federal tax returns
Depreciation schedules
Property records
Other documentation to verify amounts entered on tax returns
You must keep your records for three years since an audit can extend back that far. The Department may audit for periods longer than three years if you did not file, or filed a substantially incorrect return or payment.
What Are My Rights During an Audit?
The Florida Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights provides protection for taxpayers’ privacy and property during their interactions with Revenue employees. Your rights include:
The right to fair treatment.
The right to get available information and prompt, accurate responses to your questions.
The right to have the Department begin and complete its audit in a timely manner after we notify you of our intent to audit.
The right to get simple, nontechnical statements which explain the reason for audit selection and the procedures, remedies, and rights available during audit, appeals, and collection proceedings.
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
Our staff has over 135 years of professional tax representation experience collectively
On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
Former IRS Managers, Instructors and Trainers
Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
Extremely ethical and moral
Fast, affordable, and economical
Licensed to practice in all 50 States
Premium on client communication
Nationally Recognized Veteran Former IRS Agent
Nationally Recognized Published Tax Expert
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Fresh Start Tax LLC One of South Florida’s highest Rated Tax Firms “A” Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau.
We are IRS tax experts for any type of IRS tax help relief.
We can remove a tax levy within 24 hours of receiving your current financial statement, talk to you about getting a release or removal of a federal tax lien, get an IRS payment agreement, talk to you about a tax debt settlement call the offer in compromise.
We have over 60 years of working directly for the Internal Revenue Service in the local South Florida offices.
Call us today for a free initial tax consultation and hear the truth about your case.
Since 1982 the professional staff has been involved in resolving IRS problems and issues. We handle all IRS matters. Do not let the IRS bully you, fight back with Board Certified Tax Attorneys, CPA’s, Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors. We have 140 years of direct tax experience and have worked 60 years in the local South Florida IRS offices.
Fresh Start Tax is one of the premier tax resolution firms in the South Florida . 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 representation.
We know all the IRS tax strategies because of our extensive IRS working backgrounds.
Some of our many specialties include the following:
Immediate Tax Representation
Offers in Compromise/Settlements
Immediate Release of Bank Garnishments or Wage Levies
IRS Notices/Bill of Intent to Levy or Final Notices
If you work in an occupation where tips are part of your total compensation, you need to be aware of several facts relating to your federal income taxes. Here are four things the IRS wants you to know about tip income:
Tips are taxable. Tips are subject to federal income, Social Security and Medicare taxes. The value of non–cash tips, such as tickets, passes or other items of value, is also income and subject to tax.
Include tips on your tax return. You must include in gross income all cash tips you receive directly from customers, tips added to credit cards, and your share of any tips you receive under a tip–splitting arrangement with fellow employees.
Report tips to your employer. If you receive $20 or more in tips in any one month, you should report all of your tips to your employer. Your employer is required to withhold federal income, Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Keep a running daily log of your tip income. You can use IRS Publication 1244, Employee’s Daily Record of Tips and Report to Employer, to record your tip income.
