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Why Do
I Need a Tax Lawyer? |
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If you
have tax problems, you need a Tax Lawyer
because:
- Most people,
most probably you and your accountant, are not
specialists in Tax Law, Tax Relief
Negotiation, and interpreting tax loopholes
for your benefit.
- If you must
appear in Tax Court, it is in your best
interests to be represented by a specialist
who knows Tax Law.
- Tax Attorneys
are trained to find the vagueness in tax law
that gives you the benefit of the doubt. Your
Accountant is trained to present only the
numbers and is by law required to tell the
State or the IRS even the most confidential
information you have relayed to her or
him.
- It's always
better and more comforting to have a
professional face the IRS for you.
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| Q: |
What
is a Tax Appeal? |
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If you
do not agree with the results of a state or IRS
examination of your tax return, you may appeal
their decision. You also may appeal penalties,
Offers in Compromise, levies, liens, tax seizures,
trust fund recovery penalties, employment tax
adjustments, and abatement of interest. As an
expert in Tax Law and Tax Relief Negotiation, I
can negotiate with the State of Ohio or the IRS to
get you the best settlement. |
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| Q: |
What
is a Tax Power of Attorney Appointment? |
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Put
your representative in direct contact with your
collection agent and give your representative the
authority to negotiate for you by having a Power
of Attorney form prepared and filed with the IRS
or the Attorney General of Ohio. |
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| Q: |
What
is a Tax Transcript? |
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Your
tax transcript is a concise historical record of
all transactions relating to each tax year. It is
possible to obtain this record, and it is possible
to obtain a "Plan analysis" recital of
your tax history. This forms a basis for advanced
analysis of your tax situation. It allows your tax
representative to comb your transaction for
"loopholes" in your favor and errors
that may have been committed by the government. |
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| Q: |
What
is a Due Process or Collections Appeal? |
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Government
is required to be able to justify any
"taking" from you. The IRS or the State
not only must justify the tax claim but also must
follow strict rules regarding tax collection. If
any of these rules are violated, a hearing can be
requested for the purpose of stopping collection.
You may be eligible for a Due Process Collections
Appeal if you have received a:
Notice
of Federal Tax Lien Filing (IRC 6320)
Final Notice - Notice of Intent to Levy and
Notice of Your Right to a Hearing
Notice of Jeopardy Levy and Right of Appeal
Notice of Levy on Your State Tax Refund - Notice
of Your Right to a Hearing
If
you have received any of these notices, you have
only 30 days to file a request for a Due Process
Collections Appeal. Ignoring any of these Notices
only makes your situation worse, and may eliminate
your opportunity to negotiate for a better deal. I
can help you through this process and help you put
an end to your tax problems.
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| Q: |
What
is a Tax Lien? |
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If for
any reason you have not paid all your taxes, the
State or the IRS may legally collect the unpaid
amount by taking your assets, including your bank
accounts, your car, your wages, investments, even
your home. This is called a Tax Lien. If you have
a Tax Lien filed against you, do not ignore it. I
can halt these actions temporarily and can help
you negotiate a deal with the State or the IRS. |
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| Q: |
What
is a Tax Levy? |
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A Tax
Levy is the confiscatory action the State or the
IRS takes after they have filed a Tax Lien and you
have ignored it. A Tax Levy is an immediate
seizure of your assets to pay the taxes,
penalties, and interest you owe. I can help you
stop collection until I can negotiate a better
deal for you with the Tax Collecting agency. This
may include an Offer in Compromise. |
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| Q: |
What
if I haven't filed State or IRS returns? |
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Eventually
you'll get caught, and it won't be pleasant. The
IRS or the State of Ohio might even bring criminal
charges against you for failing to file tax
returns. I can evaluate your circumstances and
choose the best course to take to minimize any
criminal charges. |
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| Q: |
What
if I haven't filed State or IRS returns? |
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Eventually
you'll get caught, and it won't be pleasant. The
IRS or the State of Ohio might even bring criminal
charges against you for failing to file tax
returns. I can evaluate your circumstances and
choose the best course to take to minimize any
criminal charges. |
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| Q: |
What
is Offer in Compromise? |
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It is
possible to submit an offer to the IRS to pay only
a small part of a tax debt. Why would the IRS
agree to that? Because collection of something is
better than no collection at all. If you can argue
that payment of the entire tax is impossible or
even a just hardship, it is possible to get the
IRS to compromise. We can handle this for you,
determining the lowest possible amount you will
need to pay, and negotiating for the agreement
that is best for you. Additionally, getting
approval of an Offer in Compromise usually takes
from six months to a year, during which time,
collections activities are suspended. |
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| Q: |
What
is an Installment Payment Agreement? |
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Even
if the IRS has not committed any due process
violation and even if they will not accept an
Offer In Compromise, they may still agree to let
you make small payments on your taxes over time. A
request for installment payments must be filed
with a financial disclosure establishing what you
are able to pay. |
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| Q: |
Can a
Taxpayer Ignore a Tax Notice? |
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No.
You have 30 days from the date of the Notice
issued by the IRS to pay in full or make other
arrangements. If you do nothing, the IRS may seize
your assets, including checking accounts, savings
accounts, wages, investments, and may even take
your house. Let me help you through this problem
to find the solution that is best for your
situation. |
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| Q: |
Does
Bankruptcy have anything to do with Taxes? |
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There
are some types of taxes that can be discharged in
bankruptcy. As with other tax matters, the rules
are complicated, but it is possible that you can
actually file bankruptcy and discharge taxes. |
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