by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 7, 2019 | Tax Help
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You can file back file back tax returns and settle all at the same time why, because we know the system.
We have over 100 years of combined IRS experience and know the protocols and the systems to make this a very simple and affordable process.
With or without records we can file unfiled, back or late tax returns and settle your case all at the same time.
The bottom line is, we know the system. Since 1982 we have been working tax cases and prior to that we worked at the Internal Revenue Service as revenue officers, revenue agents, office orders, managers, supervisors and teaching instructors. We know the system inside and out and know the exact methodologies to close your case without worry.
Many taxpayers fail to file back tax returns because they are afraid of what IRS will do, but at some point in time IRS will demand that your tax returns be filed. After working thousands of cases we have found that after the first year, many taxpayers just bury their head in the sand hoping the problem will go away.
The IRS computer system
The taxpayer should know that IRS does not catch up to you in the first year but after IRS receives a W-2 or a 1099 the hunt starts. IRS has a multitude of resources to find out where you bank and were you work so it is in your best interest to make sure your tax returns are filed.
If you do not file the returns IRS has the right under 6020b of the Internal Revenue Code to file your tax returns for you. If they do you will pay the highest amount of tax by law.
Many people do not receive their 6020 B notice advising them that IRS created a tax assessment against them and wake up one day finding out that their wages have been garnished or their bank account has been levy or seized. Many times taxpayers move and leave no forwarding so the IRS is free to do what they wish to.
Other people do not file because they have lost their records and now they’re stuck and have no idea what the next step is.
We have a unique way of reconstructing your tax return because of our experience at the IRS and knowing the formulas to complete tax return.
If someone has lost the records or cannot find all their records to complete your tax return with one call we can explain our process to you and get you back on the road to recovery to file all your back tax returns and work out a settlement all at the same time without worry, fear, and anxiety from the Internal Revenue Service.
Once we file a power of attorney, the Internal Revenue Service is not allowed to contact you and all communications must go through our offices.
We are your insurance and best tax defense against the Internal Revenue Service.
How the IRS will work your open collection case.
If you will money to the Internal Revenue Service they will require a current financial statement on a form 433 a or 433F.
The Internal Revenue Service will want to see complete documentation on that form with copies of bank statements, pay stubs, expenses, before it makes a determination on how they will close your case.
As a general rule, the IRS has 3 closing buckets that they usually put you one.
IRS can either put you into:
1.currently non-collectible or hardship case which stays in the system for 1 to 3 years,
2.IRS may put you into an installment payment, or,
3. you could be settlement eligible for a settlement called an offer in compromise.
When you call us today for a free initial tax consultation we will walk you through the process to get your tax returns filed and settle your case all at the same time for affordable professional pricing.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 7, 2019 | Tax Help
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If you have balance due on back taxes and are looking to set up a payment agreement, file firm offer in compromise to settle your back tax debt or you need to file back tax returns, call us today for a free initial tax consultation.
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How does IRS dispose of Tax Debt Cases? The 5 ways or programs for IRS Tax Debt
1. By Payment in full,
2. By smoothly Payments,
3. By the Acceptance of an offer in compromise, (this is how your completely eliminate the tax debt)
4. By statue expiration. (this is how your completely eliminate the tax debt)
5. For those who cannot pay their debt IRS has a non-collectible or hardship program.
Upon your initial free tax consultation we will walk through the various programs and let you know the easiest way to resolve your back tax debt.
The most important aspect of working tax debt cases is completely dependent on the individual or business financial statements.It is the most important factor.
Your current documented financial statement determines all.
IRS uses a very simple formula to determine their settlement process.
It is all about your assets and your income and your current necessary living expenses. There is a very specific formula.
IRS only allows certain expenses that are considered necessary living expenses.
There are charts available on what IRS allows. Anything not on those charts are disallowed and this is what trips out most taxpayers.
A simple review of your current financial statement and we can let you know the different programs you may be eligible for.
You will need to complete form 433F or form 433A for us to make a current determination. IRS will only use their financial statements.
It is critically important to know that you cannot pay less taxes unless you qualify for the offer in compromise program.
IRS has a very specific formula that they use to compute the offer in compromise.
The only way you can pay less tax is through the offer in compromise program. There is also an IRS pre-qualifier form.
I have over 40 years in this industry and it is critical if you want to settle your tax debt for the lowest possible amount you should go to true tax professionals.
Important information
All your tax returns will have to be filed before IRS will work your offer in compromise.
If you need help with your tax preparation call us and we can have a staff of Experts accountants and tax preparers complete all returns with or without records.
Also beware that many times the Internal Revenue Service want to make sure you are current in your withholding tax or your estimate tax payments are they will not close your work your case until you become fully compliant.
Beware of IRS tax settlement services companies.
We have been in this industry a long time there are many good companies in as many bad tax settlement service companies. For you to evaluate in IRS tax settlement service company you must ask to speak directly to the person who will be working your case.
Generally, when you call a tax services company, you are speaking to what is called a closer. That person is a salesman and will actually bill you and charge you for the services then your case gets passed down the line.
When you call fresh start tax, you will speak directly to the person who works your case and that person can give you a true evaluation on how and if IRS will accept an IRS tax settlement .
All IRS tax settlement service firms and companies are different.
Check out the BBB rating and make sure you have a true tax professional working your case.
I suggest you always hire someone who’s worked at the IRS because they are aware of the methodologies required to get your offer in compromise through the system.
Other ways to Solve Back IRS Taxes Debt or Back Tax Issues
As a general rule, you may apply for hardships, payment agreements or settle for an offer in compromise to settle your debt for pennies on the dollar.
We will review with you your financial statement and let you know what the lowest possible settlement IRS will accept. 40% of all persons that owe back taxes are issue into a hardship or are currently not collectible status and 6.5 million taxpayers enter into annual payment agreements.
With e programs you will not pay less tax. These programs are designed to keep IRS off your back.
The other way to pay less tax is for the ten-year statute of limitation to run out and your debt will be written off by the Internal Revenue Service.
If you want to file an offer in compromise I thought you’d like to know what the statistics are.
Last year over 78,000 offers in compromise/IRS tax debt settlement were filed by taxpayers and over 38% of those were accepted for average of $6500 per case. Approximately 40,000 taxpayers last year paid less tax.
At the current time there are 7500 cases in the offer queue. The average wait time is nine months. There are not enough IRS employees to work the current inventory.
Keep in mind this is a national average in your case is completely dependent on your individual financial statement.
We will not file for an offer in compromise unless you are a true candidate for the program. You must qualify.
There is a pre qualifier tool to find out if you are a settlement candidate for income or business tax debt.
Upon your initial tax consultation we’ll let you know if you are eligible to have an accepted offer in compromise by the Internal Revenue Service.
Due to the new fresh start tax initiative Internal Revenue Service had made it easier to file for the program. However this program is not for everybody.
Everyone wants to settle with IRS but there is a very specific format and methodology that must be followed.
There are many myths about the pennies on the dollar program so you need to hear the truth before spending any money.
There are many firms that take your money and then let you know after the fact you are not qualified. you need to know before hand whether you have a fighting chance. Being a former IRS agent employee gives you a huge advantage of having the review your offer in compromise to settle your tax debt.
At our firm we will take no clients money until we are no they are a true candidate for the settlement program.
There are many myths about the offer in compromise so IRS in their great wisdom provides a pre-qualifier tool to find out if taxpayers are eligible for the offer in compromise program so taxpayers do not give their hard-earned money to unsuspecting tax firms promising tax settlement s.
The Offer in Compromise + The New Fresh Start Tax Initiative
If you have any questions or issues about the offer in compromise program to settle or negotiate your debt for pennies on the dollar, call us today and we will review your case to let you know if you are a qualified and suitable candidate.
The IRS spends a lot of due diligence before they accept an offer in compromise.
It is possible for the IRS to spend over 20-40 hours working an offer in compromise.
IRS uses the Accuriant search engine, Google in a variety of other searches to check on assets and histories of taxpayers and businesses.
You want to make sure you are accurate and truthful on your financial statement.
The higher the dollar case the greater the due diligence. Many people ask why is this process not that simple. The answer is this, all accepted offers in compromise are a matter of public record for one year in the regional office where the offer was accepted.
The Internal Revenue Service does all that it can to make sure there is a matter of consistency within the offer in compromise program if not still be a tremendous public outcry.
One base rule for the offer in compromise program. IRS is only concerned about your income and assets. this includes your equity in your home, pension plans are IRA’s.
One nice thing about the IRS accepting your offer in compromise is that once you meet the terms of the settlement they will release your federal tax lien.
Below you will find out what you need to know about the offer in compromise program.
Beginning immediately FROM THE IRS :
The IRS will return any newly filed Offer in Compromise application where the taxpayer has not filed all required tax returns. The internal revenue service will immediately reject your offer in compromise. Any fees included with the OIC will also be returned.
This new policy does not apply to current year tax returns if there is a valid extension on file.
When IRS determines that they will settle with you, IRS will consider your unique set of facts and circumstances:
• Ability to pay;
• Income;
• Expenses; and
• Asset equity.
IRS will generally approve an offer in compromise when the amount offered represents the most we can expect to collect within a reasonable period of time.
Right now that is appox. 9 months.This time. Differs from district to district. Right now the internal revenue ais swamped on back IRS tax settlements.
Make sure you are eligible for the offer in compromise to settle your back IRS tax debt.
Before IRS can consider your offer, you must be current with all filing and payment requirements.If you have not filed all your tax returns IRS will simply send the offer back.
You are not eligible if you are in an open bankruptcy proceeding.
Use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier to confirm your eligibility and prepare a preliminary proposal.
Submit your offer in compromise to settle your IRS tax debt
You’ll find step-by-step instructors and all the forms for submitting an offer in the Offer in Compromise Booklet, Form 656-B (PDF). Your completed offer package will include:
• Form 433-A (OIC) (individuals) or 433-B (OIC) (businesses) and all required documentation as specified on the forms;
• Form 656(s) – individual and business tax debt (Corporation/ LLC/ Partnership) must be submitted on separate Form 656;
• $186 application fee (non-refundable); and
• Initial payment (non-refundable) for each Form 656.
Select a payment option on an IRS offer settlement
Your initial payment will vary based on your offer and the payment option you choose:
• Lump Sum Cash:
Submit an initial payment of 20 percent of the total offer amount with your application. Wait for written acceptance, then pay the remaining balance of the offer in five or fewer payments.
• Periodic Payment:(most common)
Submit your initial payment with your application. Continue to pay the remaining balance in monthly installments while the IRS considers your offer. If accepted, continue to pay monthly until it is paid in full.
If you meet the Low Income Certification guidelines, you do not have to send the application fee or the initial payment and you will not need to make monthly installments during the evaluation of your offer.
Understand the process to settle your tax debt on an IRS settlement offer to pay less tax
While your offer to pay less taxes is being evaluated:
• Your non-refundable payments and fees will be applied to the tax liability (you may designate payments to a specific tax year and tax debt);
• A Notice of Federal Tax Lien may be filed;
• Other collection activities are suspended;
• The legal assessment and collection period is extended;
• Make all required payments associated with your offer;
• You are not required to make payments on an existing installment agreement; and
• Your offer is automatically accepted if the IRS does not make a determination within two years of the IRS receipt date.
Call us today for free initial tax consultation and speak to a true IRS tax expert who will walk you through the process of how to negotiate with IRS over back taxes and see if you qualify to pay less taxes for an IRS tax settlement .
We are a full-service Christian tax firm with all work being done in-house. we are a nationwide tax firm helping Christians all across the United States since 1982.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 4, 2019 | Tax Help
We are Affordable former IRS agents and managers who have over 95 years of direct IRS work experience in the local, district, and regional tax offices of the IRS.
We can stop the IRS notice of intent to levy and we can settle your case.
We know the system inside and out.
The IRS sends out about 600,000 Bank and Wage Levy Garnishments each and every year. They follow these up with 400,000 Federal Tax Liens.
Let former IRS agents, managers and tax instructors who all know all the IRS protocol stop the IRS.
We are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and have been in private practice since 1982.
We have over 206 years of professional tax experience in dealing with the IRS notice of intent to levy.
We not only can stop the IRS levy, we can settle your case at the same time.
The IRS Computer System of Levies and wage garnishments
Make sure you contact IRS by the follow-up date or the CADE2 IRS computer will automatically generate bank levies or wage garnishments. Not a human hand touches your levy they are all systemically generated by IRS’s computer.
The Internal Revenue Service sends their letters out in five-week billing cycles.
If you don’t respond to the last and final notice you can definitively find that a bank levy or wage garnishment or the possibility of a federal tax lien will be issued.
The information you need to know about a federal tax levy or wage garnishment
Where does Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authority to levy originate?
The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) authorizes levies to collect delinquent tax.
See IRC 6331. Any property or right to property that belongs to the taxpayer or on which there is a Federal tax lien can be levied, unless the IRC exempts the property from levy.
What actions must the Internal Revenue Service take before a levy can be issued?
The IRS will usually levy only after these three requirements are met:
• The IRS assessed the tax and sent you a Notice and Demand for Payment (a tax bill);
• You neglected or refused to pay the tax; and
• The IRS sent you a Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to A Hearing (levy notice) at least 30 days before the levy.
The IRS may give you this notice in person, leave it at your home or your usual place of business, or send it to your last known address by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
Please note: if the IRS levies your state tax refund, you may receive a Notice of Levy on Your State Tax Refund, Notice of Your Right to Hearing after the levy.
When will the IRS issue a levy?
If you do not pay your taxes (or make arrangements to settle your debt), and the IRS determines that a levy is the next appropriate action, the IRS may levy any property or right to property you own or have an interest in.
For instance, the IRS could levy property that is yours, but is held by someone else (such as your wages, retirement accounts, dividends, bank accounts, licenses, rental income, accounts receivables, the cash loan value of your life insurance, or commissions). Or, the IRS could seize and sell property that you hold (such as your car, boat or house).
Call us today and we can stop the IRS levy right away. You will never have to speak them.
Whatever you do, be assertive with the Internal Revenue Service in handling your problem because the problem will not go away by itself.
You will have the benefit of:
Our staff has over 205 years of professional IRS tax representation experience collectively
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How we handle your IRS case to get you immediate tax relief/help and permanently end your IRS Tax Problem
We obtain all the information from our clients and get an accurate description of the problem.
We immediately send a power of attorney to the IRS so you never have to speak to them.
We immediately have the IRS stop all of their enforcement action with that first call.
We make sure the tax liability is correct by pulling tax transcripts and documents from the IRS’ computer.
We file any returns that the IRS needs to get you current. All tax returns must be filed before the IRS will consider any agreements.
We make sure your case is settled for the lowest possible amount allowed by law by going over all the different options that are available to you.
Some frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don’t pay or contact the IRS?
If you don’t pay the amount due, they may seize (“levy”) any state tax refund to which you’re entitled. This is your notice of intent to levy as required by Internal Revenue Code section 6331(d).
If you still have an outstanding balance after they seize (“levy”) your state tax refund, they may send you a notice giving you a right to a hearing before the IRS Office of Appeals, if you have not already received such a notice. The IRS may then seize (“levy”) or take possession of your other property or your rights to property.
Property includes:
Wages, real estate commissions, and other income
Bank accounts
Business assets
Personal assets (including your car and home)
Social Security benefits
If you don’t pay the amount due or call the IRS to make payment arrangements, they can file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien on your property at any time, if they haven’t already done so.
If the lien is in place, you may find it difficult to sell or borrow against your property. The tax lien would also appear on your credit report ― which may harm your credit rating ― and your creditors would also be publicly notified that the IRS has priority to seize your property.
What if I don’t agree or have already taken corrective action?
If you do not agree with this notice, contact the IRS immediately at the number printed at the top of the notice. They will do our best to help you. If you have already paid this liability or arranged to pay it with an installment agreement, you should still call them at the number printed at the top of the notice to make sure your account reflects this.
Remember, you can always Appeal your case.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Dec 18, 2018 | Tax Help
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Call us for a free initial tax consultation and we can help you with any problem you have such as with an IRS bank levy, wage levy garnishment, going through an IRS tax audit need to file an offer in compromise to settle your tax debt or need to file back tax returns we can do it all.
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
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Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
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Without counsel plans fail, but with advisers they succeed.
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We can help you in any area such as the offer in compromise to settle back tax debt, levies release, if the IRS has seized money from your bank or wages we can get your money back within 24 hours and we can also represent you in any IRS or state tax matter.
We do work in all 50 states and are true experts for IRS and state taxation issues.
Tax Returns
We can prepare any back tax returns without records and settle your tax debt at the same time if necessary.
Please feel free when you call us to ask us about our faith.
You’ll hear the truth as we have helped countless thousands of people since 1982 resolve their IRS or state tax issue.
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If you have received an IRS bank or wage garnishment levy within 24 hours of receiving your current documented financial statement we can get your levy released in your case closed.
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If you need to file back tax returns, our staff of qualified former IRS agents can ensure you will pay no more than your fair share.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Dec 17, 2018 | Tax Help
Michael Sullivan Fresh Start Tax Expert, Former IRS Agent, Expert in Federal Payroll Tax Debt. Since 1982. <><
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 11:14
Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
We have over 65 years of working directly for the Internal Revenue Service in the local, district, and regional tax offices of the IRS. We are an A+ rated BBB company.
Our office has over 200 years of total IRS work experience and we are true experts and how to settle your federal payroll tax debt with Internal Revenue Service.
We are available for free initial tax consultation.
We are the fast friendly and affordable tax firm.
I am a former IRS Agent and teaching instructor of the Offer Program when formerly employed at the IRS.
We know all the systems, settlement formulas and all the methodology to get you affordable IRS tax debt relief including trust fund debt problem.
We should be able to make sure we can reach a reasonable settlement on your payroll tax liability and you can continue to operate your business without fear and worry from the Internal Revenue Service.
Please keep in mind the Internal Revenue Service will conduct a full compliance check to make sure not only your business, company or corporation is current but also your individual taxes are up-to-date.
IRS does not want to seize your business for back taxes due on payroll taxes, however 941 payroll taxes are a big concern for the IRS.
You my ask why payroll tax that is a big concern for IRS, it simply because those are trust fund taxes that is money held in trust and is not an imposition to collect taxes from a company, it’s simply returning to IRS what you have withheld from employees and matched their Social Security.
IRS has an FTD program which is called the federal tax deposit alert which warns local offices of companies that are failing to file federal tax deposits. As a former IRS agent I worked this program. just be advised that IRS does keep a task force available on large companies that are making federal tax deposits.
The Process of receiving a Payroll Tax Debt Settlement
The Internal Revenue Service will want to fully review your company or corporation before you can obtain in IRS payroll tax settlement.
You will need to provide IRS with the current financial statement along with proof that all payroll tax deposits and 941 tax forms have been filed.
Many times IRS will want a personal or individual financial statement for more responsible persons. For most company’s of the IRS payroll tax settlement may come in three forms.
After IRS reviews your current financial statement the Internal Revenue Service may determine that you are a hardship candidate, monthly payment agreement candidate or an offer in compromise candidate and IRS payroll settlement.
Why have Fresh Start Tax contact the IRS:
You never have to talk with the Internal Revenue Service on these tax matters;
Fresh Start Tax knows what the IRS is looking for;
Fresh Start Tax knows the exact packaging required;
Fresh Start Tax knows the next steps the IRS will take;
You know your case will be handled and resolved as fast as possible.
We are a Christian tax firm.
Other Factors To Consider:
IRS has the right to sell your complete inventory at public auction;
IRS can seize all your accounts receivables;
IRS can hold you personally responsible for this tax;
IRS has the right to lock the doors of your business.
Steps to take to work out an affordable payment plan with the Internal Revenue Service:
Immediately stay current on all payroll tax deposits to show the IRS good faith;
Be prepared to give the IRS a current financial statement;
Make sure your personal tax liabilities are filed and paid;
Have all documentation on the financial statement prepared for the IRS.
If you do not pay your Payroll Taxes IRS can collect them from you individually
To encourage prompt payment of withheld income and employment taxes, including social security taxes, railroad retirement taxes, or collected excise taxes, Congress passed a law that provides for the TFRP.( trust fund recovery penalty )
These payroll taxes are called trust fund taxes because you actually hold the employee’s money in trust until you make a federal tax deposit in that amount.
The TFRP may apply to you if these unpaid trust fund taxes cannot be immediately collected from the business.
The business does not have to have stopped operating in order for the TFRP to be assessed
BE CAREFUL Who can be Responsible for the TFRP
The TFRP may be assessed against any person who:
Is responsible for collecting or paying withheld income and employment taxes, or for paying collected excise taxes, and
Willfully fails to collect or pay them.
A responsible person is a person or group of people who has the duty to perform and the power to direct the collecting, accounting, and paying of trust fund taxes. This person may be:
An officer or an employee of a corporation,
A member or employee of a partnership,
A corporate director or shareholder,
A member of a board of trustees of a nonprofit organization,
Another person with authority and control over funds to direct their disbursement,
Another corporation or third-party payer,
Payroll Service Providers (PSP) ore responsible parties within a PSP
Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) or responsible parties within a PEO, or
Responsible parties within the common law employer (client of PSP/PEO).
For wilfulness to exist, the responsible person:
Must have been, or should have been, aware of the outstanding taxes and either intentionally disregarded the law or was plainly indifferent to its requirements (no evil intent or bad motive is required).
Using available funds to pay other creditors when the business is unable to pay the employment taxes is an indication of willfulness. You will be asked to complete an interview in order to determine the full scope of your duties and responsibilities.
Responsibility is based on whether an individual exercised independent judgment with respect to the financial affairs of the business.
An employee is not a responsible person if the employee’s function was solely to pay the bills as directed by a superior, rather than to determine which creditors would or would not be paid.
Figuring the Trust Fund Amount
The amount of the penalty is equal to the unpaid balance of the trust fund tax. The penalty is computed based on:
The unpaid income taxes withheld, plus
The employee’s portion of the withheld FICA taxes. For collected taxes, the penalty is based on the unpaid amount of collected excise taxes.
Assessing the TFRP. If the IRS determines that you are a responsible person, we will provide you a letter stating that we plan to assess the TFRP against you. You have 60 days (75 days if this letter is addressed to you outside the United States) from the date of this letter to appeal our proposal.
The letter will explain your appeal rights. Refer to Publication 5, Your Appeal Rights and How to Prepare a Protest if You Don’t Agree (PDF), for a clear outline of the appeals process.
If you do not respond to our letter, we will assess the penalty against you and send you a Notice and Demand for Payment.
Once we assert the penalty, the IRS can take collection action against your personal assets. For instance, we can file a federal tax lien or take levy or seizure action.
Should you have any questions or need a free available tax consultation please feel free to Skype us, contact us by phone, and you will speak to a true Christian IRS tax professional, since 1982 A+ rated by the BBB.
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