Is refusing to file taxes a criminal offense?
- January 22nd, 2020
- David Greene
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This is an area that the IRS pursues very vigorously, so there are more people than one might think who do this. Here I’m talking about people who take the position that taxes are illegal and do not need to…
What kind of documents do I have to submit to the IRS when I submit an Offer In Compromise?
- December 19th, 2019
- David Greene
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The Offer In Compromise program is a voluntary program that is offered to taxpayers who are delinquent in their taxes. Not everyone qualifies, but if you think you do and want to make an Offer you must disclose some private…
Is the Offer In Compromise program a scam?
- November 20th, 2019
- David Greene
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I’m happy to say that the Offer In Compromise program is not a scam and still works in the right circumstances. In fact, I have already had several Offers accepted in 2019! However, some unscrupulous people will take your money…
What is the Taxpayer Advocate Service and what does he or she do?
- November 12th, 2019
- David Greene
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The Taxpayer Advocate’s office is a special position set up after the congressional hearings on the IRS revealed problems in how the IRS sometimes treats taxpayers. There is a national taxpayer advocate office and also one in each state. In…
Alternatives to the Seizure of your Home for Delinquent Taxes.
- July 9th, 2019
- David Greene
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There are several collection alternatives to seizure that are available to taxpayers. In fact, seizure of your home or other property is the last avenue the IRS will pursue. I am not discussing levies on wages or bank accounts here….
Can IRS disputes be mediated – Part 2
- June 11th, 2019
- David Greene
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We addressed this question last week. I said that the IRS will mediate a great many cases, such as a disputed Offer in Compromise, Trust Fund Recovery cases and most appeals disputes. However, one cannot use mediation in Collection Due…
Is this a good time to file an Offer In Compromise?
- May 14th, 2019
- David Greene
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The answer is both yes and no. In general, i.e. in terms of “now” as opposed to several years ago, this is a good time to deal with the IRS. They have generally been more willing to compromise and make…
What are some options for paying your taxes?
- April 10th, 2019
- David Greene
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Tax Day is in just a few days away and I hope all of my readers will file their returns by midnight on April 15. Even if you can’t pay, you should still file the return. If you can’t file…
What should you do when you receive a certified letter from the IRS?
- December 6th, 2018
- David Greene
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Many people are afraid to pick up a certified letter from the Post Office and are afraid to open it. However, you cannot help yourself by failing to act. Here is some advice on what to do when you receive…
Can one make one Offer In Compromise to cover both individual and payroll taxes? Part 2.
- November 29th, 2018
- David Greene
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Last time I answered this question for the situation where the company is unincorporated. This week we look at a small corporation where one or two people own all the stock. This analysis will usually also apply to an LLC…