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…
Here are some important tax tips for new start-up companies.
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Here are some tips relative to the financial and tax implications of a new business. To make the best decisions, you should consult with an attorney or accountant when implementing these tips. (1) Pick a business structure – S or C…
If you have a Living Trust do you also need a will?
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That is a good question and the answer is: maybe or maybe not! If you have truly transferred all of your assets into your trust, then you do not need a will because no asset is in your name. However,…
How can you prove expenses in an audit if you did not keep good records?
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As you know, if you are audited the IRS will not accept your word for income or expenses. If they think you underreported income, they will go through all of your financial accounts and add deposits to determine income. It…
What is a Dynasty Trust and how does it work?
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Many of my clients tell me they do not want to give their child a sizeble inheritance, only to have it disappear in a bad divorce or bad business deal. They ask if and how they can protect their chilren’s…
What is a Trust Protector?
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Last month some of the best legal and financial planning minds in the country met to discuss the direction of estate planning and how to help average citizens such as you and I keep our assets and pass them on to…
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…