How to Spot IRS Phone Scams
How to Spot IRS Phone Scams If someone calls demanding money for IRS tax, is this a legitimate call? Probably not, because IRS just doesn’t make collection phone calls. One of the more popular scams now is the caller who threatens to arrest you today. Usually a male voice, he will claim to be an…
I lost my house in divorce. Will I have capital gains later?
I lost my house in divorce. Will I have capital gains later? Avoid tricky tax problems in divorce property settlement! Here’s the common situation: Let’s suppose that you are the primary spouse on marital home’s mortgage. You plan to give your spouse all rights to your home, in the divorce. Your spouse will keep the…
Holiday Travelers – Has IRS Blocked your Passport?
Holiday Travelers – Has IRS Blocked your Passport? If you have unpaid IRS tax debt, your international travel could be in danger. By Department of Treasury procedure, IRS can request to block the issuance or renewal of U.S. Passports for those who owe significant tax debt. If the debt remains without payment arrangement, IRS can…
Tax Law Offices Reduced Clients’ Taxes and Penalties by 99 Percent
Tax Law Offices Reduced Clients’ Taxes and Penalties by 99 Percent Last year we accepted a new client with a serious IRS problem. The government sent a bill for almost $300,000. But we disagreed with that amount. Instead, we believed our client should only pay about 1% of that tax bill. We were right! After several…
I Don’t Have My W-2 Form
Most every worker in the United States knows to expect his/her Form W-2 no later than January 31st. Even though many tax preparers will process your return by using your final pay statement for the previous year, you are still entitled to receive this form. There are steps you can take. Read on to learn…
Is My Employer Entitled to Change My Pay-Type from W-2 to 1099?
Because we provide businesses, their owners and employees with IRS representation, we receive questions constantly about how to handle small problems. This one came into our Naperville, IL office. Changed from W-2 to 1099? Question: “As an employee, are there any personal legal implications if my employer is classifying me as W-2 for the majority…
Getting Ready for Tax Season – Part Two
Tax season is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll need to ensure that this tax return time is smooth and easy. In our last blog post, we mentioned three of the top ways to prepare for the upcoming tax returns. For example, make sure to include your Social…
Getting Ready for Tax Season – Part One
Tax season is almost here! Are you ready? Many people forget about it until it’s too late and spend their days scrambling to collect all the necessary paperwork. However, you don’t need to be frazzled and frustrated with a little bit of planning ahead! The key to successful tax reporting (and avoiding audits!) is to…
Calculating and Paying Taxes for New Business Owners
If you’ve recently opened a business, then congratulations! We are excited for you to begin this new chapter of your life. However, chances are you’ve just begun to give serious thought to your taxes and how that whole process will work. What are estimated taxes? Who has to pay them, and how do you pay…
IRS Innocent Spouse Relief
We all know that our tax system allows couples to file their taxes together, but what can a spouse do when they find out their significant other has been filing taxes improperly, or worse, not at all? Is there a way to protect their assets? As it turns out, yes! This program is called innocent…