IRS Offer-In-Compromise Program Fraught with Delays
On March 30, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released the results of its 2001-2009 audit of the IRS in a 29-page report – Increasing Request for Offers in Compromise Have Created Inventory Backlogs and Delayed Responses to Taxpayers. … Continue reading
IRS Penalties Slam Those Who Fail to File, Fail to Pay
Nobody enjoys paying taxes or dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. When you owe a big payment, it can be tempting to just put your head in the sand, ignore it and hope it goes away – especially if you … Continue reading
Ten Ways to Avoid a Tax Audit in Arizona – #2: Don’t “Do-it-yourself”
There are few things Arizonans dread more than the news that they will be getting audited by the IRS. Even the most scrupulous of taxpayers can spend many sleepless nights wondering if they have categorized and documented their deductions and credits … Continue reading
Ten Ways to Avoid a Tax Audit in Arizona – #1: Don’t Claim Questionable Deductions
There are few things Arizonans dread more than the news that they will be getting audited by the IRS. Even the most scrupulous of taxpayers can spend many sleepless nights wondering if they have categorized and documented their deductions and credits … Continue reading
IRS Taxpayer Customer Service Called “Unacceptable”
If you run into a problem while trying to figure out your taxes, the IRS website helpfully invitesyou to call their toll-free tax hotline at 1-800-829-1040. But don’t get too excited – the IRS has a service of goal of answering … Continue reading
Arizona’s High Sales Taxes
Do you believe your city’s sales tax is too high? If you’re living or working in Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, or Tucson, then you’re right. These four Arizona municipalities rank among the top 10 sales tax charging cities in the nation. … Continue reading
Show Me the Refund Money! IRS Owes Arizona Taxpayers $25 Million
Are you an Arizona taxpayer who didn’t file a 2008 tax return with the IRS? You might just want to take care of that. The IRS owes over $1 billion to U.S. taxpayers across the country. Of that, almost $25 … Continue reading
Owe Taxes to the IRS? You May be Surprised by a Lien on Your Arizona Property
According to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the IRS is mishandling lien filings made against people who owe back taxes to the IRS. Problems include copies of lien notices not being sent to the taxpayer’s representative, the IRS … Continue reading
Fat “Tax Resolution Shops” Collapse Under Own Weight
American Tax Relief, “Tax Lady” Roni Lynn Deutch, J.K. Harris & Co., and now Tax Masters, Inc. – lawsuits and bankruptcy for fat “tax resolution shops” are indeed a reversal of fortune. American Tax Relief Shut Down In October of … Continue reading
Tax Informant Wins Ruling – May Be Entitled to 15% of $100 Million Tax Bill
When Dorothy Dillon Eweson, daughter of Wall Street financier Clarence Dillon, died in 2005 she left behind an estate worth $300 million. A few years later, the boyfriend of the widow of one of Eweson’s grandsons and a Nashville lawyer, … Continue reading
Get the facts today by signing up for a FREE Consultation and receive a copy of our FREE book! 