by Fresh Start Tax | Jan 7, 2019 | Tax Help
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We have 200 years of professional tax experience in over 100 years of working directly for the Internal Revenue Service as agents, supervisors, managers, teaching instructors, appeals experts, and all facets of the internal workings with the Internal Revenue Service.
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When I was employed by the Internal Revenue Service I work the offer in compromise program.
There are three general programs to settle your tax debt, the offer in compromise, the payment agreement and the hardship program but before IRS accepts any of these programs you must have all your tax returns filed and up-to-date.
As a general rule, the IRS looks at your current financial statement to determine what status they will close out your case off the enforcement computer.
Some taxpayers can qualify for an online payment agreement and when you call for your free initial consultation we will let you know if you qualify.
Approximately 6.5 million taxpayers are put into qualified payment agreements every year while 45% of all open collection cases wind up in a hardship, or currently uncollectible. Approximately 32,000 people year settle their tax debt for approximately $9500.
When you call our office we will review the various programs and find out what program you qualify for based on your current financial condition.
We can prepare all back tax returns with or without records get them on the IRS computer and settle your tax debt all at the same time. Remember, all your tax returns must be filed before Internal Revenue Service will officially close your case.
As a result, we know all the inside secrets the methodologies and all the back tax programs to settle back taxes available.
Not only did I accept and reject offers in compromise, I was also a teaching instructor at the service center to help qualified revenue officers decide which offers to accept and reject.
Given the above information, I can tell you I am a true expert for the IRS offer in compromise and I wish to explain to you whether an offer in compromise is a viable option for you.
Due to social media, marketing and advertising the assumption by the general public is that IRS can settle tax debt for pennies on the dollar.
While this is true. I ask you to use caution.
Let me first let you know that IRS does accept offers in compromise and as a matter of fact last year approximately 32,000 offers in compromise were accepted out of the 78,000 that were filed. That number varies from year to year but the percentages usually remain the same of acceptability.
The average settlement was $9500 per case but remember that is just an average in not everybody can settle their tax debt for $9500. You should know that IRS has a pre-qualifier tool to walk you through their program to see if you qualify for an offer for a compromise.
There is much information you need to know before you go off filing an offer of compromise and giving your money to some firm to try to pull off some amazing trick because you have been sold a bill of goods and bought in to some marketing ploy and they’ve convinced you are a settlement candidate.
The IRS Process: to understand the process is to have success.
It first starts with the review of your personal financial statement which is found on the 433 OIC.
When the offer in compromise gets sent in to the Internal Revenue Service it is met with the reviewer that make sure that you are truly qualified candidate for the offer in compromise program.
That reviewer checks the completed form to make sure it is a valid agreement. The offer in compromise is a legal document between you and the Internal Revenue Service.
If IRS were to accept the offer and the next day you win the lottery the accepted offer still stands.
Also reviewer make sure that all the documentation is attached so that the revenue officer who will work your offer in compromise can move forward.
Approximately one-third of all offers in compromise are sent back to the taxpayer because the offers are not filled out correctly or the appropriate documentation is not attached. Your odds greatly improve of getting your offer accepted when they use a professional company because of the exacting standards and the complications of the offer in compromise.
IRS will check to make sure all your tax returns are current and filed on the IRS system.It is critically important you know that you must have all tax returns filed before IRS will process your offer.
You should know that the Internal Revenue Service rejects an offer before it accepts an offer. One of the basic rules is that the revenue officer is lazy and is easier to mark rejected then they go through all the work of accepting an offer in compromise.
I should know this is a former instructor of the offer in compromise I see many revenue officers simply send offers back because some of the eyes were not dotted in the T’s were not crossed.
Due to the volume of cases the IRS has, which is over 7500 cases waiting in the IRS Q, is far easier for the IRS to say no then to accept because an average of anywhere between 20 and 40 hours are spent on accepting the offer in compromise.
If you have an offer in compromise accepted, four signatures are generally required for signature as it goes up and down the chain.
So how do you know if the offer in compromise is right for you. Call for a free initial tax consultation and hear the truth from a true IRS tax debt settlement former agent.
The first place to go is to fill out the IRS pre-qualifier tool for the offer in compromise. Because of so many scrupulous tax companies that have been ripping people off, the IRS wanted to make sure the general public has a tool that they can use to find out if they are prequalified to file the offer in compromise to make sure it is a viable option.
It contains all the necessary information in regard to your income, your expenses and your assets and it predetermined for you whether the offer in compromise is even a viable option for you.
IRS will take a very close look at the liquidity of your assets, your current income, and your monthly expenses before it renders a decision as IRS wants to make sure it collects all the money from you that they can within the 10 year statutory period of time. the statutory period of time can be extended by the filing of the offer, CDP, a formal waiver, or a bankruptcy.
One of the questions the agent will want to consider is, can we collect more money over 10 years than accept the current agreement on the table for the IRS offer in compromise.
As a general rule, you will have to give IRS your total liquidity of all your assets before they will even consider the acceptance of an offer in compromise. Since IRS has the right to seize all assets it cannot accept any less than full value of your total liquidity.
IRS on larger dollar cases is a tremendous amount of due diligence. The IRS has a wealth of information on the various computers they can use to dig and find assets or income.
Why? you may ask is because all offers in compromise are open for public inspections at eight regional offices throughout the United States.
Your offer in compromise must be thoroughly documented which includes all your bank statements for the last six months to a year, all your pay stubs, all your monthly expenses along with certain documentation for assets that have value.
IRS also takes a look at the values of your pensions, your IRA, your business as well.
There is no asset exempt that IRS will not place a value on. Basically, everything is in play. IRS wants total liquidation value.When you call our office we will accurately let you know whether you are a qualified candidate for the offer in compromise.
The offer in compromise is one of the most reviewed documents, it is like going through a mini audit.
Some of the due diligence that IRS will conduct on a larger dollar cases is checking Google, the accurate search engine, Department of Motor Vehicles, real estate records, insurance policies, credit reports, loan applications, insurance policies, and inter-government agency records including those garnered by Homeland security and other such agencies.
Before you contemplate filing the offer in compromise and wasting your money on a company that has promised you they can settle your case for pennies on the dollar, you would be wise to give us a call to have an actual former IRS agent and teaching instructor of the offer in compromise give you the green light.
You should also know if an offer in compromise is not except that you have the right to appeal it and if the appeal is not accepted you can file an offer at a later time.
When you call our office you will speak to true IRS tax experts who knows the system and can tell you what to expect and tell you how to settle for the lowest amount possible.
When you call our office will review every single back tax program available, and generally there’s three the hardship program the payment agreement program and the most popular back tax program the offer in compromise which completely settles your IRS tax debt but you must be a candidate that fits the IRS criteria.
Call us today for a free initial tax consultation, you will hear nothing but the truth from former IRS agents who know and understand the methodologies of the offer in compromise to make sure it is right for you.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Dec 12, 2012 | Tax News
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IRS has made some major changes in the way it deals with taxpayer debt, penalty relief, and Installment Agreements.
The Program that deals with the new changes is called the Fresh Start Initiative .
Our firm is called Fresh Start Tax LLC. We can help explain the new guidelines to all taxpayers and how it can effect their individual situation. 1-866-700-1040.
The main areas of change fall into 3 categories:
1. The Offer in Compromise or the Tax Debt Settlement,
2. Penalty Tax Relief,
3. Installment Agreements.
The “Fresh Start” initiative to help struggling taxpayers by taking steps to provide new penalty relief to the unemployed and making Installment Agreements available to more people.
Under the new Fresh Start provisions is a part of a broader effort started at the IRS in 2008, certain taxpayers who have been unemployed for 30 days or longer will be able to avoid failure-to-pay penalties.
The IRS is doubling the dollar threshold for taxpayers eligible for Installment Agreements to help more people qualify for the program.
IRS Penalty Relief
The new penalty relief for the unemployed on failure-to-pay penalties, which are one of the biggest factors a financially distressed taxpayer faces on a tax bill.
To assist those most in need a six-month grace period on failure-to-pay penalties will be made available to certain wage earners and self-employed individuals.
The request for an extension of time to pay will result in relief from the failure to pay penalty for tax year 2011 only if the tax, interest and any other penalties are fully paid by Oct. 15, 2012.
The penalty relief will be available to two categories of taxpayers:
1. Wage earners who have been unemployed at least 30 consecutive days during 2011 or in 2012 up to the April 17 deadline for filing a federal tax return this year.
2. Self-employed individuals who experienced a 25 percent or greater reduction in business income in 2011 due to the economy.
This IRS penalty relief is subject to income limits.
A taxpayers income must not exceed $200,000 if he or she files as married filing jointly or not exceed $100,000 if he or she files as single or head of household.
This penalty relief is also restricted to taxpayers whose calendar year 2011 balance due does not exceed $50,000.
Taxpayers meeting the eligibility criteria will need to complete a new Form 1127A to seek the 2011 penalty relief.
The Failure To Pay Penalty.
The failure to Pay Penalty is generally half of 1 percent per month with an upper limit of 25 percent.
Under this new relief, taxpayers can avoid that penalty until Oct. 15, 2012, which is six months beyond this year’s filing deadline. However, the IRS is still legally required to charge interest on unpaid back taxes and does not have the authority to waive this charge, which is currently 3 percent on an annual basis.
Even with the new penalty relief becoming available the IRS strongly encourages taxpayers to file their returns on time by April 17 or file for an extension.
Failure-to-file penalties applied to unpaid taxes remain in effect and are generally 5 percent per month, also with a 25 percent cap.
Installment Agreements from the IRS
The Fresh Start provisions also mean that more taxpayers will have the ability to use streamlined installment agreements to catch up on back taxes.
Effective immediately, the threshold for using an installment agreement without having to supply the IRS with a financial statement has been raised from $25,000 to $50,000.
This is huge change. The old 433A and 433F are very burdensome to taxpayers as well as practitioners.
Taxpayers who owe up to $50,000 in back taxes will now be able to enter into a streamlined agreement with the IRS that stretches the payment out over a series of months or years.
The maximum term for streamlined installment agreements has also been raised to 72 months from the current 60-month maximum.
Taxpayers seeking installment agreements exceeding $50,000 will still need to supply the IRS with a Collection Information Statement (Form 433-A or Form 433-F). Taxpayers may also pay down their balance due to $50,000 or less to take advantage of this payment option.
An installment agreement is an option for those who cannot pay their entire tax bills by the due date. Penalties are reduced, although interest continues to accrue on the outstanding balance.
In order to qualify for the new expanded streamlined installment agreement, a taxpayer must agree to monthly direct debit payments.
The IRS Offers in Compromise
The IRS recognizes that many taxpayers are still struggling to pay their bills so the agency has been working to put in place more common-sense changes to the OIC program to more closely reflect real-world situations.
For example, the IRS has more flexibility with financial analysis for determining reasonable collection potential for distressed taxpayers.
Generally, an offer will not be accepted if the IRS believes that the liability can be paid in full as a lump sum or through a payment agreement. The IRS looks at the taxpayer’s income and assets to make a determination regarding the taxpayer’s ability to pay.
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.
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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:
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- Same Day IRS Tax Representation
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by Fresh Start Tax | Nov 23, 2012 | Tax Relief, Tax Returns
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B Notice IRS – IRS B Notice
Government entities are subject to rules that require income tax withholding of 28% from certain payments if the payee is not exempt from backup withholding and fails to furnish correct taxpayer identification number (TIN).
The IRS does and may also notify a payer to begin backup withholding because of payee under reporting. The IRS computer system is set up systemically to handle this matters through self generating notices.
Failure to follow the backup withholding rules can result in penalties to the payer for filing incorrect information returns. IRS has the right to make the payer liable for any uncollected amounts. Both parties can be at risk.
Payments Subject to Backup Withholding
Rents,non-employee compensation for services, royalties, reportable gross proceeds paid to attorneys, and other fixed or determinable gains, profits, or income payments that are reportable on Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income.
Backup withholding does not apply to wages or pension payments.
Requirement for Payer To Secure a TIN
For all payees, you must make an initial solicitation for a TIN when the payee opens an account or when the transaction occurs.
You should use Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number, to request the taxpayer identification number.
To beginning backup withholding on a payee, if the payee continues to fail to provide you with a TIN, you should generally make an annual solicitation of the payee for a TIN.
Missing Taxpayer Identification Number
A taxpayer identification number is considered “missing” whenever
1. the TIN is not provided,
2. the TIN has more or less than nine digits or
3. the TIN includes an alpha character in one or more of its nine positions.
The IRS Notice CP2100 or CP2100A Notice
CP2100 and CP2100A notices are notices that inform a payer that he or she may be responsible for backup withholding.
This may be due to missing or potentially incorrect taxpayer identification numbers identified during the processing of Form 1099 information returns.
It is accompanied by a listing of missing, incorrect, and/or not currently issued payee TIN. Large volume filers (250 or more erroneous documents) receive the CP2100 notice, while all other filers receive the CP2100A notice.
A Incorrect Taxpayer Identification Number
A taxpayer identification number is considered “incorrect” whenever the TIN is displayed in the proper format but:
1. the Name/TIN combination does not match, or
2. the TIN cannot be found in the files of the IRS and/or the Social Security Administration.
The famous “B” Notice
If the IRS sends you a CP2100 or CP2100A Notice indicating an incorrect payee TIN, you are required to send the “B” Notice within 15 days from the date you received it, or the date of the CP2100/2100A, whichever is later.
More can be found on IRS Publication 1281 for details.
You should begin backup withholding no later than 30 business days after the date of the CP2100 notice or the date you received it, whichever is later.
Stop backup withholding no later than 30 days after the payee furnishes a TIN and certifies that it is correct.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jul 19, 2012 | Back Taxes, Representation, Tax Help, Tax Problem Help, Tax Returns
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Offshore Bank Accounts
You have generally nothing to worry about if you have an Offshore Bank Account as long as you are following the IRS guidelines. IRS is concerned about non-filers and those whose plan is to willfully plan deceive the Federal Government.
The IRS and the Department of Justice plan to criminally prosecute those who are not in full compliance with the U.S. Federal Tax Laws.
The commissioner of the IRS recently announced that the Offshore Program yielded over $5 Billion big ones as a result of the first two voluntary compliance programs.
Over 33,000 taxpayers have come forward and the IRS knows that this is just the very tip of the iceberg.
As a matter of fact, the IRS on the IRS.GOV site lists all those that have been criminally prosecuted.
IRS believes that there are hundreds of thousands of taxpayers that should be coming forward and the IRS plans to pursue those are are evading the tax law.
The last IRS budget approved finds that the IRS will receive over $500 million to pursue tax cheats.
What has helped the IRS in regard to Offshore Bank Account Reporting is the fact that tax treaties are opening up the books and records of financial institutions to the IRS.
The best advice we give our clients, ” for you to find the IRS before they find you.”
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jul 12, 2012 | Expatriate Tax, Offshore Tax Problems, Tax Lawyer
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We know the tax law and can save you money. We taught Tax Law at the IRS.
We are comprised of Tax Attorneys, Tax Lawyers, CPA’s and Former IRS Agents and Managers.
We are Expatriate – Canadian specialists.
We have over 206 years of combined tax experience and over 60 years with the IRS in the local, district and regional offices of the Internal Revenue Service.
If you are experiencing an IRS tax difficulties we can take away all fear and anxiety. We know the tax systems and internal policies.
Ways to help reduce taxes in Canada as a resident of Canada working overseas:
1. Canadian Incorporated Company.
a. This will offer tax some benefits through income splitting and an average tax rate of less than 20%.
b. Dividends paid to directors are less than taxes on salaries.
2. Foreign Tax Credits.
Taxes that are paid elsewhere are deducted from Canadian Taxes. This can greatly reduce your tax obligation are tax debt.
3. Overseas Employment Tax Credit.
These tax credits can reduce your taxes if you are employed by a specified Canadian Company in the energy or engineering fields.
4. New Tax Procedures now in place for Canadian Registered Savings Plans
The new procedures will allow resolution of certain issues related to certain foreign retirement plans such as Canadian Registered Retirement Savings Plans. In some circumstances, tax treaties allow for income deferral under U.S. tax law, but only if an election is made on a timely basis. The streamlined procedures will be made available to resolve low compliance risk situations even though this election was not made on a timely basis.
