IRS has an Office of Appeals (OOA) that operates as an “independent” organization within the IRS. The goal of the OOA is to help Taxpayers resolve their tax disputes through an informal, administrative process, and through weighting IRS’ risks of litigation. The OOA aims to resolve tax controversies “without litigation” avoiding expensive and time-consuming court proceedings.
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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $55,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
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No one wants a visit from the Internal Revenue Service. But if you get too generous with your calculations, you may need to back up your tax return.
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What You Need to Do If You Plan to Travel Abroad and Have Unpaid Federal Taxes WRITTEN BY: Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) published another friendly reminder that it was recently vested with the
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It’s not your imagination: It really is a different kind of tax season. It’s so different that the National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF), a nonpartisan research and educational organization, is calling on Congress to extend the filing season. by Kelly Phillips
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Nobody really likes to think about his or her credit report. Even if you’re 99% certain that your credit is in good standing, requesting your annual credit report can be an exercise in anxiety. Imagine if you’re wrong. Maybe, all along, you didn’t really understand your report in the first place.
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White collar defense attorneys and accountants engaged to assist in investigations conducted by the IRS Criminal Investigation Division are familiar with these words: “… the tax loss … is … $550,000 to $1,500,000 …” By Edward M. Waddington and Ricardo J.
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Taxpayer asks: What’s the difference in injured and innocent spouse? Years ago I separated and the IRS withheld my tax refund because of unpaid tax from my now Ex. Do I have any way to get that back? Ask the
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Domestic abuse often includes control over finances. An important part of managing finances is understanding one’s tax rights. Taxpayers have the right to expect the IRS to consider facts and circumstances that might affect the individual’s taxes.
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You probably didn’t think to run a credit check on your spouse before you got married. After all, love reigns supreme, right?
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Taxpayers who are victims of a disaster might need to reconstruct records to prove their loss. Doing this may be essential for tax purposes, getting federal assistance, or insurance reimbursement. IRS Tax Tip 2017-54, October 4, 2017 Here are 12
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California’s Governor Brown has signed a bill (AB 525) which extends the life-span of the Board of Equalization’s (BOE) Offer in Compromise program for an additional 5 years. Offer in Compromise is a state program that allows small businesses to
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The unmarked vehicles arrived in the morning. More than 20 armed agents poured out. Hours later, Mii’s Bridal & Tuxedo was out of business after serving customers for decades. Its entire inventory of wedding gowns and dresses as well as
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Dealing with the IRS can be overwhelming, making life feel like it’s falling apart. Uncertainty about the future may be mounting as you try desperately to find a way to pay a debt that you have little or no funds
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If a joint tax return is filed by a married couple, and the taxes are not paid or the IRS comes in and audits – asserting that additional taxes are due – a spouse may be entitled to be excused
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