Sometimes it is nice to have a record of what transpired. This is true even if the recording is never used. Just the fact that the recording is being made, and everyone is aware that it is being made, can change the tone and substance of the meeting. The law allows taxpayers to record meetings…
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IRS “Its All or Nothing” Stance Often Helps Taxpayers
It can be difficult to determine if a person is an employee or an independent contractor. The Rabinowitz v. Commissioner case highlights the difficulties that taxpayers face in making this distinction. Facts & Procedural History Rabinowitz is an insurance salesman. Rabinowitz asked the IRS and, upon IRS refusal, the U.S. Tax Court to lift a…
Tax Resolution Firm Job Posting: The Industry Needs to be Regulated….
I thought that I would share with you this Craigslist post that one of my clients forwarded to me: TAX RESOLUTION ASSOCIATES ——————————————————————————– Tax resolution associates wanted for Boulder financial company. ATTENTION: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HIT A $25k OR $30k FOR BONUS!!!!!!!!!!!We pay 15% at $15k, 20% at $20k and 25% at $25k.…
Ex-Spouse’s Defense for Tax Discharged in Bankruptcy
What if an ex-spouse who is jointly liable for the tax waits until after the other ex-spouse’s bankruptcy discharge and argues that the taxes were not discharged in bankruptcy as the tax return was invalid? The court addressed this in Kuhl v. United States, No.?05-6570-BK (2nd. Cir. 2006). Facts & Procedural History Ms. Kuhl owed the IRS…
Increased Fees for IRS Tax Installment Agreements
The IRS recently reviewed the government cost of processing IRS tax payment installment agreements, which has resulted in the IRS proposing to increase the costs for filing IRS installment agreements. The IRS tax payment installment agreement is one of the remedies of last resort to taxpayers who have outstanding tax liabilities. There are a number…
IRS Private Tax Debt Collection Agencies
The IRS spends a considerable amount of time and money trying to collect unpaid tax debts. There has been some thought that private collectors would have better results. Congress recently enacted Section 6306 to allow the IRS to assign certain delinquent tax accounts to private collection agencies. The new law and how it is implemented…
The IRS Announces an Online Tax Payment Agreement System
The IRS recently announced that it will be launching a system to allow “tax professionals” to apply online for tax payment agreements or tax installment agreements for their clients. IRS Online Pro’s & Cons While this is a step in the right direction, it does present yet another opportunity to consider whether the IRS should…
Deposits vs. Payments: A Distinction Taxpayers Must Understand Before Making Payments to the IRS
There is a difference between making a payment and a deposit when you pay the IRS. Blom v. United States, a recent case in the Federal District Court of Pennsylvania, highlights the difference between an IRS tax deposit and an IRS tax payment. Facts & Procedural History Blom’s aunt died and named Blom as the…
New Offer in Compromise Legislation
As discussed in a previous post, Congress has been toying with making changes to the IRS offer-in-compromise program. These changes were included in the “Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act”, which was signed by President Bush on May 17th. New Changes – Offer In Compromise As such, offers in compromise filed after the magic date,…
Prisoner Entitled to Convenient CDP Hearing
There are quite a few rights taxpayers have, that are disregarded by the IRS, and there is no remedy when it happens. As noted in Butti v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2008-82, the IRS collection due process hearing can be one of those circumstances. The case involves a collection due process hearing, which is a legal…