Can failure to pay taxes result in jail time?
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Yes you can go to jail for non-payment of taxes, but your failure to file and pay must be with the deliberate intent to defraud the government. In most cases the failure to file is not a deliberate attempt to…
Suggestions for Recovering Lost Financial Records
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Here are some suggestions for recovering your financial records if they are lost or destroyed in a hurricane or other natural disaster: (1) get a copy of your tax transcript from the IRS; (2) Request copies of records (bank statements,…
Does the Frersh Start program work for companies?
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The Fresh Start program for companies is not discussed much, but it is there in a different format. The Fresh Start for business offers an Express Installment Agreement. To qualify, the business must meet the following criteria: (1) the amount…
What is the Expanded Fresh Start Program?
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The Fresh Start program has been expanded. It was recently expanded to help taxpayers who owe up to $100,000 in delinquent taxes. They will be able to enter into an Expedited Installment Agreement if they can pay the balance due…
Learn what the IRS charges to set up an Installment Agreement.
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The IRS charges a user fee to set up an Installment Agreement for a taxpayer. The IRS used to charge a user fee of $43.00 to set up the account for the Installment Agreement. However, several years ago, this fee…
Why should you voluntarily increase your monthly tax Installmant Agreement payments?
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If you are in an Installment Agreement and find that you could easily be paying more per month you should consider doing so, for by increasing your payment you will pay off the Agreement early and save interest. You do…
Will the IRS keep your tax refund even after you successfully negotiate an Offer in Compromise?
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The Offer in Compromise is a contract between the taxpayer and the IRS. The taxpayer promise to do certain things and the IRS promises to do (write off part of the debt) or not do (levy assets) certain things. One…
Is a monetary award for job discriminstion taxable as income?
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Unfortuantely, a monetary award of this tyupe is considered income by the IRS. When someone is physically injured and gets a money award from settlemenet or trial, that money is not taxable. The key words here are “physical injury.” Emotional…
Can one submit a second Offer in Compromise after his first one has been denied?
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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?” …
Here are the basics about the passport restrictions for delinquent taxpayers
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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…