Doctor Sentenced for Failing to File FBAR Reports

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Michael Reiss, New Jersey doctor, professor and medical researcher, was sentenced on January 11, 2012 for failing to report his offshore (UBS) bank accounts. According to the IRS, Reiss was sentenced to eight months in a community confinement center for failing to file Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) with the IRS. Reiss pleaded guilty in August 2011 and agreed to pay back taxes of at least $400,000

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Doctor Sentenced for Failing to File FBAR Reports

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Michael Reiss, New Jersey doctor, professor and medical researcher, was sentenced on January 11, 2012 for failing to report his offshore (UBS) bank accounts. According to the IRS, Reiss was sentenced to eight months in a community confinement center for failing to file Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) with the IRS. Reiss pleaded guilty in August 2011 and agreed to pay back taxes of at least $400,000

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Homeowners: Take Advantage of Available Tax Help

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

With tax day just around the corner, many taxpayers will soon scramble to get their documents organized in order to take full advantage of all the tax breaks available to them. Of these taxpayers, homeowners have a lot to gain but to getting the tax help they need, will mean preparing the dreaded and often confusing itemized deductions.  A Fox Business Article entitled Six Tax Breaks Every Homeowner Should Know

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IRS Tax Help for Disaster Victims

Friday, January 27th, 2012

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported 12 natural disasters in 2011 that each caused more than $1 billion in damages, ranging from Hurricane Irene, to severe wildfires, tornadoes and flooding.  As the victims of these disasters rebuild their lives from utter destruction, this tax season many are receiving IRS tax help.
USA Today’s article Tax Relief Possible for Losses in Natural Disasters reports the good news that taxpayers affected

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Offshore Tax Evaders Get Preferred IRS Help

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

An article in Bloomberg entitled IRS Called Easy on Criminal Tax Evaders in Watchdog’s Critique outlines Nina Olson of the National Taxpayer Advocate’s concerns that intentional tax evaders get more IRS help than those who weren’t intending to hide money from the U.S.government. Olson warns that future IRS collection efforts could be jeopardized due to confusion over the treatment of accidental tax evaders. The IRS sees

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IRS Tax Help Basics for the Self-Employed

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Self-employment can be a liberating experience. You get to make your own rules, work your own hours and say goodbye to the horrors of a demanding boss. With this freedom comes responsibility and handling all your business affairs now solely rests on your shoulders, including payingyour own taxes. A recent Ledyard-Patch article entitled Self-Employed? IRS Says You Should Read This reminds us that the self-employed are urged to get

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IRS Offer in Compromise Saves Tax Client Over $15,000

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

Every month Tax Resolution Services chooses a very special Tax Client Of The Month.  It’s our way of acknowledging good friends and saying “thanks” to those who support Tax Resolution Services with referrals, word of mouth and repeat business.
This month’s TaxClient Of The Month is Mr. Joe F.
Mr. Joe F. owed the IRS $16,000 in back taxes when he sought help.  After several months of negotiations, we were able

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Eliminate Tax Debt Through IRS Payment Plan or Offer in Compromise

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Question: I’ve likely waited way too long, but now that we’re into 2012, I really want to get a handle on my tax debt. In fact, I want to eliminate my tax debt. What advice do you have for me? Answer: The first thing you should do — and you should do this immediately — is visit a qualified tax professional. He or she will discuss with you your current

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Tax Advocate Warns Taxpayers Rights at Risk

Friday, January 20th, 2012

While cutting government spending is often seen as a good thing, in the case of the IRS, it may be having the opposite effect. Forbes featured an article IRS Advocate: New Taxpayer Rights Crisis Is Brewing highlighting the release of a recent annual report to Congress by National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina E. Olson. Olson, known for being one of Washington’s most outspoken officials, states her concerns for current IRS policies

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Tax Resolution Tip: 2012 IRS Tax Debt Detection

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Happy New Year! This year, why not keep on top of your taxes? If you owe IRS back taxes, read on! The IRS has a new tool in tax collection, aimed at better recovering taxes owed from taxpayers. The IRS is now using analytics to:
–collect back taxes
–detect tax fraud schemes
–reduce the number of fraudulent refunds the agency pays out
The IRS has contracted SAS Institute for $6.25 million to use their data

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IRS Guidance on Forms for Offshore Foreign Accounts

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

With numerous offshore account dramas unfolding recently, the IRS has been taking a closer look at offshore foreign accounts of US taxpayers. Taxpayers who have such financial interests in and/or signature authority over foreign accounts are already required to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) form if the combined value of their financial accounts exceeds $10,000 during the calendar year. Recently IRS sent out a reminder

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IRS Incentives Provide Small Business Tax Help for 2011

Friday, December 30th, 2011

At Tax Resolution Services, we help individuals and small businesses find a solution for their IRS tax problems. For a small business owner, this means not only spelling out the resolution process, but also the assessment and prevention of future tax issues down the road. It cannotbe said enough that sound legal and financial advice helps to streamline operations and is key to small business success both in good

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Offshore Accounts and Swiss Banks– No Longer a Secret

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

This Tuesday, a deadline passed in which 11 Swiss banks were given an IRS ultimatum to hand over account information and pay billions in fines to avoid US tax evasion prosecution. However, what the banks have not divulged are the claims that they would also have to provide all correspondence of their offshore clients over the last 11 years. An online article from “US tax “ultimatum” has Swiss banks sweating”

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IRS Holds Taxpayers Responsible– No Matter What

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Many Americans like preparing their taxes every year; it helps them feel in control of their finances and they don’t want to pay someone else to do it. With a tough economy still lurking and the availability of low-cost often free tax preparation software, many are inclined tocut their basic costs, and doing their own taxes is one place they believe they can save. If a taxpayer has a

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Owe Back Taxes? Offer in Compromise or IRS Payment Plan Can Help

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Question: I’ve been struggling with IRS debt for a couple of years now. How do I know whether the Offer in Compromise or Installment Agreement is the right program for me? Answer: Ultimately you’ll need to consult in person with a qualified tax professional to find out exactly whether the Offer in Compromise or Installment Agreement is right for you, but it might help if you understand each program and

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Tax Client Saves $169,000 Through Offer In Compromise Program

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

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Mr. Larry B. owed the IRS over $179,000.00 when he contacted our office. Our negotiations and advocacy resulted in the Franchise Tax Board accepting

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IRS Halts Fingerprint Requirement for Tax Preparers

Saturday, December 10th, 2011

The IRS has temporarily suspended its controversial plan to fingerprint tax preparers in large part due to objections raised by the American Institute of CPA’s (AICPA). An excerpt from Accounting Today’s article, IRS Delays Tax Preparer Fingerprinting Requirements, shows IRS chief Doug Schulman, acknowledging  they got the message and have decided “to hold off fingerprinting” while they consider all the information obtained by “interested parties.”  The AICPA letter to the

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Tax Resolution Tip: Selecting the Right Tax Help Service

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

If you are considering seeking expert tax help for your back taxes or IRS problems, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of tax attorny and tax relief agencies available. Don’t rush into selecting the first tax resolution service that claims to rid you of yourIRS debt for life. That is probably a scam and could cost you a lot more in addition to what you already

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Tax Resolution Tip: Take Advantage of the Offer In Compromise

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

If you owe back taxes to the IRS, the Offer in Compromise could be the solution to a debt-free life. The Offer in Compromise program does not make outrageous claims – it is a tool that consumers can use to reduce and eliminate their debt, if they qualify.
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Non-Profit Officers Responsible for Payroll Taxes

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

A recent article in Forbes, Officers of Non-profits Face Personal Liabilities for Taxes by Robert Wood made me think about small business, specifically the people behind non-profit organizations (NPO). The well-meaning people who set up NPO’s provide the community at large withcharitable programs and services that are usually educational, literary, religious, or scientific in nature. In return, non-profits gain tax-exempt status. By not focusing on putting profits in shareholders

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