Is Income Tax illegal?
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I get inquiries about this matter every year around April 15. First let me state that the collection of income tax by the federal government is legal pursuant to the Constitution and federal statutes. We might not like how much…
Can the IRS seize property held in the non-debtor’s name?
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Yes, they can in certain circumstances. If person A has a tax debt and transfers his property to person B for less than fair market value, the IRS can void that transfer through a court action. This is pursued under…
Is a mistake on a tax return criminal?
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If you make a mistake on your tax return, that is not criminal. However, filing a wilfully fraudulent return is criminal and can land you in jail. Here are some things you do not want to do that, if done,…
Is the Offer In Compromise program a tax scam?
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The Offer in Compromise program is not a scam. However, scammers use the promise of an Offer to scam you. There are a lot of scams being run today, one of which states that the promoter can settle your back…
When does an incorrect tax return become criminal, Part 2?
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Last week I stated that that only fruadulent acts lead to criminal trouble and I listed five things that can cause real trouble. This week I will add four more things you do notwant to do that, if done, can lead…
When does an incorrect tax return become criminal?
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If you make a mistake on your return, that is not criminal. However, filing a wilfully fraudulent return iscriminal and can land you in jail. Here are some things you do not want to do that, if done, can lead to…
Can the IRS seize property in a non-liable taxpayer’s name?
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Yes they can for two reasons. First the Statute of Frauds states that when one transfers property after he has notice of a potential lawsuit or debt, the Court can reverse the transfer as being done to avoid the debt. …
Is failure to file a tax return reason enough to subject one to criminal charges?
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I have many clients who have not filed a tax return in 10 years or more. These clients do not need to worry about going to jail unless he or she set out to deliberately evade taxes and cheat the…
Examples of stupid deductions that the IRS disallows
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Unfortunately the IRS is not lenient when you try to deduct expenses for which there is no valid reason. Here are a few examples of deductions that have been tried and “shot down” by the IRS. (1) A real estate…
Are income taxes really illegal?
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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…