Can one submit a second Offer in Compromise after his first one has been denied?
- July 26th, 2017
- David Greene
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The easy answer to the question is that, “yes”, one can submit another Offer. There is no minimum wait time between Offer submissions. However, I expect that the real question is, “Is there any hope if I submit another Offer?” …
How long should you keep your tax return preparation documents?
- July 11th, 2017
- David Greene
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The answer is not as simple as you might think. If you have the room, it would be wise to keep those records for at least ten years. In these days it is easy to scan paper documents and store…
When are job search expenses deductible?
- June 28th, 2017
- David Greene
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Some, but not all, job-hunting expenses are deductible, according to the IRS. To determine deductibility, keep in mind the following criteria: The expenses must be spent on a job search in your current occupation; expenses looking for a job for…
Here are the basics about the passport restrictions for delinquent taxpayers
- June 15th, 2017
- David Greene
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In general, anyone who owes more than $50,000 in delinquent taxes, plus has a lien filed and a levy issued against him with no relief having been attempted or granted may have their passport restricted so that he cannot travel…
What factors trigger a business audit?
- June 6th, 2017
- David Greene
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There are two basic ways the IRS chooses a Form 941 Employment tax return to audit: 1. A computer program detects a return that has incorrect amounts or 2. Information from compliance projects (news media, public records, etc.) suggests the…
What Document Support Is Needed for Charitable Contributions
- May 23rd, 2017
- David Greene
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Here are the rules for deducting charitable contributions and the supporting documents needed. Any contribution of $250.00 or more must be substantiated by a contemporaneous written receipt by the donee organization. This receipt must state whether or not the donee…
Will a taxpayer be in criminal trouble because he has a very large tax debt?
- May 17th, 2017
- David Greene
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As I’ve stated many times before, a taxpayer is not going to jail for non-payment of taxes. There has to be some kind of fraud or deliberate attempt to avoid tax involved to be referred to the criminal division. By…
Changes in IRS collection methods for 2017 that make it harder to resolve a delinquent taxpayer’s debt.
- May 9th, 2017
- David Greene
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Here are five new changes in IRS collections techniques. 1. The IRS is using private debt collectors for the third time. They sometimes can be easier to deal with than a revenue officer, but usually they have less leeway in…
All tax returns must be filed to submit an Offer in Compromise
- April 25th, 2017
- David Greene
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In order to be considered for an Offer in Compromise, the taxpayer must be current with all income tax return filings. If the taxpayer is a company, this requirement includes payroll tax and federal unemployment tax filings as well as…
Can a taxpayer file more than one Offer in Compromise?
- April 18th, 2017
- David Greene
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Yes a taxpayer can certainly file a second Offer, especially when there is a change in his financial circumstances. However, we should look at another possibility first. When an Offer is rejected, the taxpayer has 30 days from the date of the official rejection…