What should you do when you receive a certified letter from the IRS?
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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 a wage levy be stopped by agreeing to a voluntary payment plan?
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The answer depends on who is levying the wages. The South Carolina Department of Revenue will not release a levy after it has attached until the levy is paid in full. They take 25% of the employee’s gross (before taxes)…
What are my rights as a taxpayer?
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The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TBOR) outlines the 10 fundamental rights taxpayers have when working with the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS wants every taxpayer to be aware of these rights in the event they need to work with the…
Will one ex-spouse’s Offer in Compromise absolve the other ex-spouse from liability?
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First, the IRS does not care what your state court divorce order says. Since you and your ex-wife filed jointly, you both are jointly and severally liable for the entire tax bill. This means that you both owe the entire…
Is there any one group of people who tend to get in trouble with the IRS more than others?
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I can’t say that there is any one group that tends to get in trouble more than any other, but there is one type of taxpayer who tends to get in trouble frequently. Self employed people tend to find themselves in…
How to get an IRS lien released
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Once the IRS records a lien against you it is very difficult to get it removed. However, as part of the Fresh Start Program, they have recently made several collection procedure changes designed to help taxpayers. One is that they…
How many different ways can the IRS try to collect taxes I owe – Part 2?
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First, let me say that I hope all my readers had a wonderful Christmas. Two weeks ago. I mentioned several collection methods. This week I will discuss seizure of property in more detail. If the taxpayer still does not pay…
How many different ways can the IRS try to collect taxes I owe?
- David Greene
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This is a good question, but one that cannot be answered in a short space. I will just discuss the primary methods. When one does not pay her taxes, she will first receive a friendly letter stating that she has…
Can failure to pay taxes result in jail time?
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Yes you can go to jail for non-payment of taxes, but your failure to file and pay must be with the deliberate intent to defraud the government. In most cases the failure to file is not a deliberate attempt to…
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…