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By Darrin T. Mish, Esq.

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Last Entry: March 30, 2011 at 14:49:38

IRS Sued by University

Posted on March 23, 2010
The University of Rochester is filing a lawsuit against the IRS over tax refunds amounting to $26.4 million that university officials claim were unlawfully withheld by the government agency. This amount comes from money withheld from the salary checks of hundreds of medical students of the University between 1998 and 2004...

To DIY or not DIY Tax Returns to the IRS (part 2)

Posted on March 22, 2010
As stated in our previous article, some people would choose to file their own taxes whereas others would seek the help of tax preparation agencies like H&R Block. Obviously, you should take the option that would ensure a correct and proper filing of your taxes in the quickest possible time...

To DIY or not DIY Tax Returns to the IRS (part 1)

Posted on March 21, 2010
The tax season is upon us and sooner or later, everyone needs to file their taxes. The question is whether you make your own tax returns or engage the services of a tax preparation professional. More on To DIY or not DIY Tax Returns to the IRS (part 1) To DIY or not DIY Tax Returns to the IRS (part 1) is a post from: IRS Tax Problem Solver Blog - IRS Help To DIY or not DIY Tax Returns to the IRS (part 1) is a post from: IRS Tax Problem Solver Blog - IRS Help

Tax Filing Assistance, Anyone?

Posted on March 20, 2010
With the stuttering state of the economy, for many people every cent saved counts. As tax season comes along, those who are unable or unwilling to file their own taxes would engage the services of professional tax preparers. But for a substantial group of others, they would choose instead to use the services of volunteer or free tax preparers...

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Lower Energy Consumption, Lower Taxes

Posted on March 19, 2010
One of the benefits granted under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 (ARRA) is a tax deductible amount from costs incurred for energy efficient home improvements. In the past, the government did give a similar incentive but it was removed in 2008 only to be reenacted in 2009, but bigger and better...

Latest Tax News

Posted on March 18, 2010
The IRS Goes Video Ever since the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 (ARRA), the IRS has been going on overdrive to explain the nature and implications of the various tax incentives under the Act to the American taxpaying public...

IRS News

Posted on March 17, 2010
Foreign Banks to Comply with IRS Law A new law for foreign banks compels them to divulge information about the deposits by their US account holders. Its objective is to nab US tax evaders who stash their money in accounts with foreign banks especially in the light of the confession of Swiss bank UBS of assisting its American customers in dodging taxes...

IRS Goes Easy on Foreign Account Holders

Posted on March 16, 2010
The IRS has decided to relax the requirements on Americans who hold assets in foreign accounts, albeit slightly. For years, those who have accounts in foreign banks and other financial institutions worth more than $10,000 were required to fill in the Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) but a new push by Congress to get the IRS to stem tax evasion has seen the government agency come down hard on such taxpayers...

IRS Crasher Hero or Zero?

Posted on March 15, 2010
Looking back at the horrific events of that fateful Thursday morning February 18, Americans are divided over what to think of Joseph Stack, the angry man who flew his single engine Piper Cherokee airplane into the side of the 7 storey IRS building in Austin, Texas killing one man other than himself and injuring scores of others...

Interesting IRS News

Posted on March 14, 2010
Hotel Sues Bogus IRS Officer The Ignatio hotel in Novato has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Sherry Lynn Vertoch, 64, for failing to pay $55,175.25 in various hotel charges comprising of room fees, pet charges and miscellaneous expenses over a two year stay...

Guess Who thinks the Tax Code is ?Complex?

Posted on March 13, 2010
Guess who thinks the tax code is complex and does not prepare his own tax returns? Doug Shulman, the IRS Commissioner! In a recent interview, Shulman confessed that he engages a professional tax preparer to fill out his tax forms, adding that he has been using one for 10 years...

Georgians Tax Refund Delays

Posted on March 12, 2010
Americans in the state of Georgia can expect delays in receiving their tax refunds, especially for those who filed their tax returns via paper filings. Those who filed their returns electronically, however, are unlikely to be affected...

When Will My CSED Expire?

Posted on March 11, 2010
Do you know what CSED stands for? Collection Statute Expiration Date. And CSED means the time period by which the IRS must collect the taxes you owe. Beyond this time limit, your tax debt is cancelled. But before you jump for joy, you need to know that the CSED time limit is 10 years...

What You Should Know about Bankruptcy and Tax

Posted on March 10, 2010
Here?s a relatively little known fact ? you can completely cancel your tax debts by being declared a bankrupt. Of course, there are certain conditions that you must fulfill. But if you meet the basic criteria, you can wave goodbye to your tax debts...

What to Do about Your Tax Debt

Posted on March 09, 2010
Many people do not realize that tax debts can be changed or compromised over. The truth is that if you deal with the IRS in good faith and accept your responsibility, they will be more than willing to work with you to reduce your tax burden...

What is the Innocent Spouse IRS Exemption

Posted on March 08, 2010
Many married couples opt to make joint tax returns to qualify for certain tax breaks given to couples. But making joint returns also means being jointly liable for any IRS actions against you. Things get more complicated when a divorce ensues...

Preventing an IRS Bank Levy

Posted on March 07, 2010
An IRS bank levy is like a nightmare come true because once you are slapped with one, you cease to have control over your own assets. On the other hand, it also costs the IRS a lot of money and time as well. The best way to deal with it is to avoid letting things get this far...

Avoiding a Federal Tax Lien

Posted on March 06, 2010
A tax lien is a serious step taken by the IRS when all other attempts to collect taxes from you have failed. If you have a tax lien enforced on your salary it can absolutely destroy your reputation and credit standing. Here are a few things you can do to avoid such a thing...

Your Statutory Notice of Deficiency Action Plan

Posted on March 05, 2010
Have you ever received a Statutory Notice of Deficiency from the IRS? If you have never had the misfortune of receiving one, you might not even know what a Statutory Notice of Deficiency is. In simple terms, this document is basically a notice from the IRS that you owe them a certain amount of money in taxes and that you have a time period, usually 90 days in which to pay up...

Where to find Assistance with IRS Debt

Posted on March 04, 2010
Major tax problems of large tax amounts usually stem from 2 causes. It is either the taxpayer has fraudulently filed his returns or he has not been paying enough taxes over the years. If you have recently been saddled with a giant tax bill, here are a few places you can look for assistance with IRS debt...

Tax Attorney Darrin Mish On Lawmakers? Allowances

Posted on March 03, 2010
Tax attorney Darrin Mish was quoted in MSNBC and The Orange County Register in connection with the way California Lawmakers use their Lawmakers? Allowances. Before we get into what Attorney Darrin actually said, we need to give you some background information...

IRS Gets Tough on Bradenton School

Posted on March 02, 2010
The IRS has taken some strict measures to recoup what is due to them by Bradenton Preparatory School in Florida. According to online news portal, Bradenton.com the federal agency issued a letter in December last year to all parents with children in the school to hand over all tuition and other fees to the IRS due to the large amount of taxes the school owes...

No Wrongdoing in Lawmakers? Allowance Use, Lawyers Admit

Posted on March 01, 2010
How do our lawmakers in the state assembly use their legislators? allowances? The truth may astound you. Lawmakers in California, like their counterparts from other states, receive tax-free allowances for their legislative work. These allowances, calculated daily, are meant to compensate for out of pocket expenses the legislators have to incur while living in the state capital...

What to do About Levies on Wages

Posted on February 28, 2010
If you have not been paying your taxes despite the IRS' reminders and efforts in collecting from you, they may resort to imposing a levy (also known as garnishment) on your salary. Your employer is obligated by law to cooperate and the IRS can take as much as 75 percent of your entire earnings, which leaves you with almost nothing...

The FOIA and IRS Link

Posted on February 26, 2010
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) makes it obligatory for the IRS to be responsible in handling your tax information.Under current rules, you are allowed to see any and all information or documents held by the IRS that pertains to you and your family...

Aftermath of the IRS Suicide Crash

Posted on February 26, 2010
Shock, horror and disbelief were the main expressions most people had in reaction to the tragic suicide plane crash ala 9/11 at the IRS building in Austin, Texas last Thursday. Quite miraculously, out of about 200 IRS workers in the building, only the pilot and one other man perished in the crash...

Nine Eleven Style Attack at IRS Building

Posted on February 25, 2010
An irate man crashed his single engine Piper Cherokee airplane into the side of the 7 storey IRS building in Austin, Texas Thursday morning leaving at least 2 dead and some 13 people injured, 2 of who are in critical condition. Joseph Andrew Stack a 53 year old software engineer, apparently furious with the IRS, posted a suicide note online that said, ?Well, Mr...

Sources of Tax Debt Help

Posted on February 24, 2010
Dealing with tax debts can be a very complicated thing. That is why it is important to be aware of the various options you can take to reduce or sometimes eliminate your debt. There are free and there are paid options. No matter which source of tax debt help you choose to use, it is vital to stay proactive when it comes to dealing with your debt issues...

Respond to an IRS Wage Levy Correctly

Posted on February 23, 2010
An IRS wage levy is a very serious matter and potentially extremely debilitating. It is also known as wage garnishment. Technically speaking, an IRS wage levy authorizes the IRS to deduct up to about 75% of your monthly salary. They will leave you with enough just for subsistence living, meaning you will only have enough for the bare necessities like food, a mortgage and child support...

Preclude that IRS Audit

Posted on February 22, 2010
An IRS audit can be a nightmare. Depending on how it pans out, it may leave you broke. Furthermore, the tax code changes quite frequently over the years, so it can be difficult staying on top of things and avoiding the mistakes that can make your case auditable when making your tax returns...

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