by Fresh Start Tax | Nov 8, 2012 | California Tax, Tax Help, Tax Lawyer, Tax Settlements
IRS Tax Attorney Lawyers – Reduce IRS Tax Debt- Former IRS
We are a professional tax firm specializing in IRS and State Tax Problems. We are comprised of Board Certified Tax Attorneys, Tax Lawyers, CPA’s , Enrolled Agents and Former IRS Agents, Managers and Tax Instructors.
We have over 60 years of direct IRS work experience in the local, district and regional offices of the IRS and over 206 years of professional tax experience. We have a National Tax Practice with a local presence.
We have worked thousands of IRS cases to reduce IRS tax debt.
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Last year approximately 59,000 taxpayers applied for tax relief to reduce IRS debt through the Offer in Compromise Program and somewhere around 20,000 offers were accepted.
The New Fresh Start Program that was instituted by the IRS will allow thousands of struggling taxpayers to finally resolve and reduce their tax debts.
Being a Former IRS Agent I caution taxpayers to make sure they use a reputable tax firm to file and represent your interest for the filing of the offer.
The forms must be filled out accurately and precisely because the IRS looks for any reason to reject these cases because they are long and complicated for them and each one of their supervisors must thoroughly review their work and work produce before the case goes up the line for a possible acceptance.
Offer take about 5 months to get accepted.
I would also caution taxpayers do not file the offer unless you get pre-qualified before you file. Do not waste your money.
We at Fresh Start Tax review all offer for no cost. 1-866-700-1040.
What is a Offer in Compromise to Reduce your Tax Bill
An OIC is an agreement between a taxpayer and the IRS that settles the taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed.
An OIC is generally not accepted if the IRS believes the liability can be paid in full as a lump sum or a through a payment agreement.
The IRS looks at the taxpayer’s income and assets to make a determination of the taxpayer’s reasonable collection potential.
OICs are subject to acceptance on legal requirements. They also become a matter of public record.
In the past the IRS strictly applied its rules with respect to taxpayers’ budgets and valuation of assets. As a result, most taxpayers who sought a compromise received a rejection. Below are the statistics for offer acceptances during the past several years:
| Offers |
2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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| Received by IRS |
46,000
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44,000
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52,000
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57,000
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59,000
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| Accepted by IRS |
12, 000
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11,000
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11,000
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14,000
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20,000
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Make sure you are eligible
Before the IRS can consider your offer in compromise, you must be current with all filing and payment requirements.
You will not be eligible if you are in an open bankruptcy proceeding.
Submitting your offer in compromise.
You’ll find step-by-step instructions and all the forms for submitting an offer in the Offer in Compromise Booklet, Form 656-B (PDF). Find this on our website.
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;
$150 application fee (non-refundable); and
Initial payment (non-refundable) for each Form 656.
Select a IRS payment option
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: 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.
Call us today for a free tax consult 1-866-700-1040.
by steve | Feb 21, 2012 | IRS Tax Problem, Representation
IRS – Tax Attorney / Tax Lawyer
At Fresh Start Tax L.L.C. we have on staff Board Certified Tax Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents, Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors including a Former IRS Appeals Agent of 35 years with the IRS.
We have 205 years of total IRS tax experience and over 60 years of direct work experience at the local, district and regional offices of the Internal Revenue Service.
We also taught Tax Law at the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS tax problems and issues can mean a very stressful time for any taxpayer. An IRS Tax Attorney IRS Tax Lawyer, CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) Agent can help you through any tax problem,help lower your tax debt and help settle any IRS tax debt you may currently have. The IRS is the largest and most powerful collection agency in the world and it takes an experienced and knowledgeable tax representative to help you in choosing the correct tax options. At Fresh Start tax LLC we have many years of experience in dealing with IRS issues and all other IRS tax problems in the audit and the collection area.
Fresh Start Tax LLC offers a team approach and each case worked by Fresh Start Tax has two assigned tax professionals working your case.
Getting the most out of your money – Choosing the right tax representative
There are three general levels of representation before the Internal Revenue Service.
1. Tax Attorney / Tax Lawyer
2 .Certified Public Accountants and
3. Enrolled Agents.
Each can represent you before the IRS and all are licensed to represent your very best interest. It is important to find out how the same result can be done for the lower cost. All can be good choices.
As a Former IRS Agent of 10 years, many tax representatives came into the IRS office I was assigned to. There were huge differences among the types of tax representatives. The ones that charged the most did not necessarily know what they were doing. IRS experience is the key.
As a general rule, pick the representative who worked at the IRS. A person who worked at the IRS know all the tricks, techniques, and procedures to make your case go easily through the system.
Each particular representative brings different aspects of a tax specialty to the table and before a taxpayer goes to hire a tax professional it is best to know how to get the most bang for your buck.
You do not want to overpay fees if you do not need to. Many times it is not necessary to hire tax attorneys or tax lawyers. Generally bills from tax attorneys, tax lawyers are between $2-400 dollars an hour and their fees are overkill. Many have little of no IRS experience. If you have an IRS problem it is always best to hire a Former IRS employee because they have the knowledge of tax procedures, settlement guidelines and audit techniques. In most cases CPA’s and Enrolled Agents are your best bet an all IRS administrative matters.
IRS Tax Attorney /Tax Lawyer
Generally taxpayers want to hire tax attorneys / tax lawyers if there are criminal or court actions that will be taking place. Tax Attorneys / Tax Lawyers are trained to interpret the law and codes and become your advocate in tax court or district court.Tax Attorneys /Tax Lawyers also keep up with the ever changing rules, regulations and codes that govern our tax system. Tax Attorneys also give you the advantage of having an attorney client privilege in all matters. It really becomes helpful in all criminal tax matters. If you receive a letter from criminal investigation your only option should be a tax attorney or tax lawyer. You want to make sure that Tax Attorney or Tax Lawyer has IRS experience and has worked several hundred cases before IRS and D.O.J. Tax Attorneys are the only place to go on any Offshore Account situations.
Certified Public Accountants
Hiring a Certified Public Accountant is extremely important when dealing with complicated tax issues on individual, partnership or corporate tax issues. With the tax codes changing every year it is always best to hiring true tax professionals in dealing with the accounting and tax filing of tax returns. Certified Public Accountants are generally used in tax return preparation and tax defense of a tax return under tax audit. it is always best to make sure they have years of tax experience under their belt in tax preparation. You can retained Accountant/client privilege on all civil matters.
Enrolled Agents
An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by either passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns, or through experience as a former IRS employee. They must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years.
Enrolled agents, like attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs), have unlimited practice rights. This means they are unrestricted as to which taxpayers they can represent, what types of tax matters they can handle, and which IRS offices they can represent clients.
by steve | Jun 4, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
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by steve | May 18, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
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We know all the IRS tax strategies.
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Areas of Tax Practice:
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- 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
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
- Our staff has over 163 years of professional IRS 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
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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.
by steve | May 7, 2011 | IRS Tax Advice, Tax News
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- 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
Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )
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Understanding your CP504 Notice:
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- Read your notice carefully — it will explain that you owe money to the IRS and that you need to pay it by the due date.
- Pay the amount owed by the date on the notice’s payment coupon.
Answers to Common Questions
What is the notice telling me?
This notice is telling you that we intend to issue a levy against your state tax refund because you still have a balance due on one of your tax accounts. You must pay this amount immediately to avoid this. It is also telling you that we will begin searching for other assets on which to issue a levy. We may also file a Federal Tax Lien, if we have not already done so.
What do I have to do?
Pay the amount due shown on the notice. Mail us your payment in the envelope we sent you. Include the bottom part of the notice to make sure we correctly credit your account.
If you can’t pay the whole amount now, call us at the number printed at the top of the notice to see if you qualify for an installment agreement.
How much time do I have?
You must pay your balance due by the due date shown on your notice.
What happens if I don’t pay or contact the IRS?
If you don’t pay the amount due, we 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 we seize (“levy”) your state tax refund, we 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. We 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 us to make payment arrangements, we can file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien on your property at any time, if we 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.
Who should I contact?
If you have any questions about the notice, call us at the number printed at the top of the notice. A customer service representative will assist you.
What if I don’t agree or have already taken corrective action?
If you do not agree with this notice, contact us immediately at the number printed at the top of the notice. We 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 us at the number printed at the top of the notice to make sure your account reflects this.
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