What is the Expanded Fresh Start Program?
- October 10th, 2017
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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.
- August 29th, 2017
- David Greene
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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?
- August 22nd, 2017
- David Greene
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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…
What is the Fresh Start progran for those who owe delinquent taxes?
- August 15th, 2017
- David Greene
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The Fresh Start program helps many taxpayers but not all. It is designed to help those with smaller amounts owing in delinqueat taxes. Basically the program provides a simple way for taxpayers owing less than $25,000 in delinquent taxes to…
Will the IRS keep your tax refund even after you successfully negotiate an Offer in Compromise?
- August 8th, 2017
- David Greene
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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…
Will a taxpayer be in criminal trouble because he has a very large tax debt?
- May 17th, 2017
- David Greene
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As I’ve stated many times before, a taxpayer is not going to jail for non-payment of taxes. There has to be some kind of fraud or deliberate attempt to avoid tax involved to be referred to the criminal division. By…
Changes in IRS collection methods for 2017 that make it harder to resolve a delinquent taxpayer’s debt.
- May 9th, 2017
- David Greene
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Here are five new changes in IRS collections techniques. 1. The IRS is using private debt collectors for the third time. They sometimes can be easier to deal with than a revenue officer, but usually they have less leeway in…
Can a taxpayer file more than one Offer in Compromise?
- April 18th, 2017
- David Greene
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Yes a taxpayer can certainly file a second Offer, especially when there is a change in his financial circumstances. However, we should look at another possibility first. When an Offer is rejected, the taxpayer has 30 days from the date of the official rejection…
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. …
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…