Will refusing delivery of a certified letter from the IRS defeat their attempt at service?
- October 25th, 2016
- David Greene
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Unfortunately the tactic you propose will not work. In state court, I must serve a defendant either in person or through certified mail restricted delivery. If by mail, the defendant must sign the receipt or the service is not valid. …
Are income taxes really illegal?
- October 18th, 2016
- David Greene
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Many people hear the urban legends or talk to scam artists who say that income taxes are illegal and then ask me if that is true. Most of these usually happen around April 15. I have been getting some of…
Can a Family Court Order stating only one spouse is liable for taxes stop an IRS levy against the other spouse?
- September 28th, 2016
- David Greene
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Unfortunately, a Family Court Order stating only one spouse is liable for taxes cannot stop the IRS from taking action by levy or otherwise against the other spouse if both signed the tax return.. Since the IRS is a federal…
What does the IRS mean by “Currently Not Collectible” status?
- September 20th, 2016
- David Greene
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There is an IRS program called Currently Not Collectible Status. To qualify for that status you do not need to be destitute with no assets and no job. You do need to be in such a position that all or…
Can the IRS collect taxes accrued in another state after you move to a different state?
- September 13th, 2016
- David Greene
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First, unfortunately there is no question that ones federal tax liability will follow him to another state. The IRS can easily find you by several means, so it is just a matter of time before those nasty letters will be…
Learn more about the ability to file subsequent Offers in Compromise after rejection.
- August 30th, 2016
- David Greene
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Last week I discussed the rejection of an Offer because the income was too high and then the Offer applicant was laid off. I discussed the necessity of having a source of income to file an Offer at any time….
Can you file a second Offer in Compromise after one is rejected?
- August 23rd, 2016
- David Greene
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You can certainly file a second Offer after one is rejected, but only when there is a change in your circumstances, e.g. lower income or higher necessary living expenses or even loss of assets through no fault of your own. …
Tips for preparing an amended tax return
- August 16th, 2016
- David Greene
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Here are some tips for amending your return: (1) use the right form – Form 1040X; (2) since you are amending, also check for unused deductions or credits and be sure you have the correct filing status and number of…
Can I get my tax refund if I owe back taxes?
- August 4th, 2016
- David Greene
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Unfortunately, the IRS will take any refund to which you are otherwise entitled until your delinquent tax is paid in full. Until your tax is paid in full, I suggest that you revisit your W-4 form and possibly adjust it…
Can the IRS seize jointly owned property when only one owner owes taxes?
- August 2nd, 2016
- David Greene
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The IRS can seize and sell jointly owned property in certain circumstances, even when one of the owners does not owe delinquent taxes. There is a recent case that ended up going to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. In…