Because the TAS is an independent organization within the IRS that is offered free of charge, you must meet certain requirements in order to take advantage of their services. The people who often qualify for taxpayer advocate assistance fall in to five main categories based on their circumstances: 1) If you are in a situation
IRS Issues
What is the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service?
IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent service within the IRS which helps taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS and recommend changes which prevent any problems in the future. If you qualify, the service can help if: your problems with the IRS are causing financial hardship for you, your family,
IRS OVDI – Role of the Attorney in the Voluntary Disclosure Process
Role of the Attorney in the Voluntary Disclosure Process An attorney that specializes in taxes can be a great resource to those who are seeking to rectify the non-disclosure status of any foreign accounts and/or income. Although participation in the Voluntary Disclosure program reduces the likelihood that the IRS will pursue further civil and criminal
IRS Tax Lien – Release and Subordination
IRS Tax Lien – Release and Subordination When a taxpayer has an IRS lien placed against them, resolving the lien is of the utmost importance in reducing its impact on the taxpayer, especially in regards to the taxpayer’s financial situation and credit. If a taxpayer has the means and can pay off the balance of
IRS Tax Lien – Lien Withdrawal
IRS Tax Lien – Lien Withdrawal The IRS will place a tax lien on a taxpayer who has failed to pay a tax debt. By placing a tax lien on the taxpayer, the government has placed a legal claim against their property. This usually will result in restrictions in the ability to sell the taxpayer’s
IRS Tax Lien – Avoiding a Lien
IRS Tax Lien – Avoiding a Lien IRS Tax Lien – a dreaded word to the average American taxpayer. However dreaded the words are, many do not know what a tax lien is, or what to do when faced with the potential of having one placed against them. A tax lien occurs when the IRS
IRS Penalty Abatements – Undue Hardship
If a taxpayer is unable to make their tax payments due to a financial inability to pay them, in some cases they can be granted an Undue Hardship Penalty waiver. This waiver generally only applies to taxpayers who have filed their returns in a timely manner. However, just like the other penalty waiver provisions, this
Quiet v. Voluntary Disclosure
IRS OVDI – Quiet v. Voluntary Disclosure In some cases, a taxpayer who has previously unreported foreign income may decide to amend their tax returns in order to avoid some of the harsh penalties involved with non-disclosure rules. They also pay any past due penalties and interest that has accrued based on this new unreported
IRS Offer in Compromise Rules – Tax Settlement
Tax Settlement An IRS Offer in Compromise or tax settlement allows you to settle whatever tax debts you might have for less than the full amount owed. This is a legitimate option if you cannot pay your full tax liability or if doing so would create a financial hardship. The IRS considers the following circumstances
Contesting an IRS Levy
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the power to levy on a tax debtor’s assets in the event that a tax debtor fails to remit to the IRS taxes previously assessed 30 days after receiving a Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to A Hearing (levy notice). However, there are