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Even for honest taxpayers, the IRS can be extremely frightening. Unlike most other government agencies, the IRS has unbridled power to attach your wages, freeze your bank account and even confiscate your property, and that is enough to send a chill up the spine of any taxpayer. If you receive a letter from the IRS…

Choosing a Tax Resolution Professional (or Company) Isn’t Easy. Why? Because you’re bombarded with confusing claims, simply bad information, and near worthless solutions. How do you find a qualified, competent tax resolution specialist? How do you make sure you’re not getting ripped off? You may find this information useful to help make an informed, intelligent…

Myth #1: All tax professionals have basically the same training. The Truth: Not all tax professionals have the same training. A Tax Resolution Specialist, for example, undergoes rigorous comprehensive training and participates in annual continuing education courses specifically dealing with IRS problems. They have access to up-to-date material on an ongoing basis. Myth #2: All…

Because you’re bombarded with confusing claims, simply bad information, and near worthless solutions. How do you find a qualified, competent tax resolution specialist? How do you make sure you’re not getting ripped off? You may find this information useful to help make an informed, intelligent decision. RIP-OFF #1 Overpromising Results If someone guarantees to settle…

I sometimes hear from clients looking to settle their tax debts and have received incorrect advice regarding when and how to file an Offer In Compromise (OIC) from an IRS collection agent, their accountant, lawyer, or a friend, only to have their offer rejected. What should I seek from an individual advising me to file…

Until recently, the IRS would be the only one attempting to collect an outstanding tax balance owed. IRS has solicited Private Debt Collection Agencies (PDCs) to handle some taxpayer accounts. What are the differences between direct IRS collection efforts and that of a private debt collection agency? For starters, private debt collection agencies will make…

If you don’t have money to pay what you owe the IRS, you have a few options to work with. Whatever you do, don’t ignore the letters from the IRS, and don’t let your back tax problem go unattended. The IRS has excellent power to recover the money they think is theirs. When you owe…

You may have heard on the radio, TV, and online that you can settle your tax bill for less than what you owe. But are these claims valid? And can you pay your tax debt without hurting yourself in the long run? Some of these national tax resolution firms you hear advertising offer minimal service;…