What if you can’t pay what you owe on your tax return?
- April 11th, 2017
- David Greene
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First let me remind everyone that Tax Day is getting very close. The deadline to file is April 18 this year due to a Washington, DC holiday. Also, let me make it clear that you always need to file your…
How is a tax levy different from a lien?
- March 28th, 2017
- David Greene
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This week I want to discuss how a levy differs from a lien. While a lien is simply recorded at the courthouse and is therefore a “passive” collection action (nothing happens until the taxpayer sells property), a levy is an…
Can a tax lien be used to seize your home?
- March 21st, 2017
- David Greene
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No, the IRS will not seize your home as a result of this Lien. They would have to start a legal proceeding to reduce the lien to a judgment. However, this lien does affect your property. You can think of…
How to tell if your worker is an employee or independent contractor
- February 22nd, 2017
- David Greene
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Many small businesses are audited by the IRS each year to determine if their workers are truly independent contractors or really employees. If they are found to be statutory employees, large fines and delinquent payroll taxes can result. If your…
What documents must be filed with an Offer based on Doubt as to Liability?
- January 11th, 2017
- David Greene
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Before I answer, I want to tell all my readers that the 2017 tax season will officially start on January 23 and the deadline for filing this year in April 18. The Offer in Compromise program is a voluntary program…
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…
Can the IRS collect taxes accrued in another state after you move to a different state?
- September 13th, 2016
- David Greene
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First, unfortunately there is no question that ones federal tax liability will follow him to another state. The IRS can easily find you by several means, so it is just a matter of time before those nasty letters will be…
Learn more about the ability to file subsequent Offers in Compromise after rejection.
- August 30th, 2016
- David Greene
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Last week I discussed the rejection of an Offer because the income was too high and then the Offer applicant was laid off. I discussed the necessity of having a source of income to file an Offer at any time….
Please visit my blog at www.greenelaw.legal to learn about the IRS “Dirty Dozen” tax scams.
- July 19th, 2016
- David Greene
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Each year the IRS compiles its Dirty Dozen tax scams – the worst of the worst. Here they are. 1. First on the list is Identity Theft. We addressed this in May. 2. Phone scams – One type of phone…