How many different ways can the IRS try to collect taxes I owe?
- December 12th, 2017
- 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…
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…
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…
How can you protest taxes you believe you do not owe?
- January 31st, 2017
- David Greene
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Many times you can protest the assessment of taxes by the IRS The timing of the protest is important. We have discussed appeals in the past and you certainly might be able to appeal the notice of additional tax. I…
Is there any relief from taxes for a late rollover (Part 2)?
- November 16th, 2016
- David Greene
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In my earlier blog I answered that there are new procedures that can be used to get relief if certain criteria are met. They are: (1) An error was made by the financial institution, (2) The distribution check was misplaced…
Is there any relief from taxes for a late IRA or 401K rollover?
- November 1st, 2016
- David Greene
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The general rule is that if you take a distribution, it must be rolled over into another qualified plan within 60 days to avoid taxation and the 10% penalty. There has always been a “hardship” waiver for certain events causing…
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…
Which is better, an Offer in Compromise or Installment Agreement?
- June 14th, 2016
- David Greene
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If you qualify for an Offer In Compromise due to your current financial situation, then it is always better to do the Offer. Often we can offer the IRS a small fraction of the total amount you owe. If the…
Is it legal to have a personal foreign bank account?
- April 12th, 2016
- David Greene
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It’s amazing the rumors that abound about the IRS. An individual will not get in trouble for merely having a foreign bank account, so long as he reports it properly on his tax return. Many people and businesses have such…
When can the 10% early withdrawal penalty for IRAs be avoided?
- January 21st, 2016
- David Greene
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Money can be withdrawn from an IRA at any time for any reason, but if it is withdrawn before the owner reaches 59 ½ a 10% penalty will generally be imposed. However, there are certain circumstances where the 10% penalty…