Contrary to popular belief, the government doesn’t just step in and seize your bank accounts and property without following due process. If you have gotten to this point then you’ve already received multiple notices that you must have simply ignored. Do not do that. The IRS will not go away just because you choose to be silent. You might slip under the radar for a little while but eventually they will catch up to you.

When you receive the first notice announcing that a lien has been placed on your bank accounts or property, you should make the call and hire a qualified tax attorney to negotiate a tax resolution settlement for you. You can avoid that first notice by being pro-active, hiring a tax attorney the minute you fall behind on payments, and giving him power of attorney with Form 2848 to negotiate for you.

If your wages are being garnished, a good tax attorney can have that process stopped within twenty-four hours. There’s a phone number at the top of this page where you can get more information on that. Personal income tax was established to make sure that everyone in this country paid their fair share so if you are behind due to financial hardship, unemployment, or sickness your tax attorney should be able to find a tax resolution for you that will keep you afloat until things improve.

Offers in Compromise, Settlements with Penalty Abatements, and reasonable payment plans can all eliminate liens and wage garnishments form your life. There is no reason to live in fear or struggle financially just because you owe back taxes. Call a tax attorney today and have all of that taken care of so you can start fresh and move on with your life. There are options, no matter how bad you think your dilemma is.

The 16th Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1913, gave the United States government the power to institute a personal income tax. The movement to do this actually started in the 1890’s because the only taxes being taken in by the government were on imports, exports, and sales of goods to the general public. Those in power felt that the burden of taxation was falling too heavily on the shoulders of the working class, so the drive for a personal income tax was initiated to level the playing field.

This little known fact is the reason why the IRS provides tax resolution options for those who fall behind on their taxes. The United States came into existence as a country because of unfair taxation imposed by the governing British Empire in the 1700’s. Eventually, people got fed up with paying taxes that they had no say in assessing and declared their independence. That well-known fact prevents the US government of today from unfairly taking away your wages or property without offering a way out.

Taxes help to pay for essential services and the infrastructure of the government itself. Whether you agree or disagree with current policies, most acknowledge the need for a personal income tax and do their best to make sure they pay it. In spite of that, there are times when a taxpayer can fall behind and tax resolution becomes necessary. If you’re in that position don’t despair about your lot in life and complain to anyone who’ll listen about the unfairness of it all. Hire a tax attorney and get the problem resolved. You’ll find that, because of the struggles of those who came before you, there are some really good options available.

On top of all that, there are those who once made a lot of money who now have huge tax bills to pay while making much smaller salaries or collecting unemployment. There are also those who did not make a lot of money who are out of work and wondering how they’re going to pay last years taxes. This is called “financial hardship” and the IRS does take it into account when you owe them money and are seeking a tax resolution.

Financial hardship doesn’t always come as a result of an employment situation. That’s just the most common scenario in the United States right now. There are areas of the country, like Detroit for instance with a 30% unemployment rate, where back taxes are the least of people’s concerns. Eating and shelter take precedence. If you’re in that situation and owe back taxes, have no fear. There will be a tax resolution solution for you when you’re able to focus on it.

For those not at or near poverty level, hire a tax attorney and seek a tax resolution based on financial hardship while the economy is bad. The IRS will settle with you just to make sure they get something, particularly in light of what’s going on across the country. Proving a financial hardship is not difficult when everyone is experiencing one right now.

It’s a new year and most experts predict that the economy is going to improve. In many areas it already has. There has been an upswing in certain industries and Americans are starting to go back to work. If this financial crisis has caused you to fall behind on your taxes contact a tax attorney and seek a tax resolution. Don’t be embarrassed. Everyone has gone through some difficulties in the past twelve months.

An inability to pay back taxes will be taken into account if an effort has been made to file on time and pay whenever it is possible. Your tax attorney can review your history and see if this type of tax resolution is possible. After evaluating your situation and coming up with the exact amount that you owe, the IRS may be willing to settle your debt for a percentage of what you owe. That percentage, if you have a good tax attorney, can often be pennies on the dollar.

How many years did it take for you to end up in the financial position you are in right now? Excluding your tax debt, are you in fairly decent shape? Do you have a few dollars in the bank, drive a nice car, and have a retirement plan for the future? Do all of those assets add up to what you owe in back taxes or are they worth less than the principle, interest, and penalties you’ve accumulated? Believe it or not, you may be eligible for an “Offer in Compromise” also.

There are three types of tax resolutions that can be negotiated with an “Offer in Compromise”. The first is a doubt of liability. This is where you prove that you don’t owe the total amount that the IRS says you owe. The second is an inability to pay. If the IRS sees that you cannot afford to pay them any time in the foreseeable future your tax attorney can negotiate a tax resolution for a smaller amount.

The third is what is called “the tax administration clause”. If you have the money to pay but doing so will leave you with nothing there is a tax resolution available to you under “Offer in Compromise” guidelines. Seek advice from your tax attorney on this and other options and get yourself out from under the weight of that back tax bill.

If you do your taxes yourself then you may have made some mistakes while filing that cost you additional money in taxes that you don’t owe. Even if you paid someone else to file for you there’s no guarantee that the numbers are correct. Even the best make mistakes and a professional set of eyes reviewing the paperwork on those filings may reveal where those mistakes are and how they can benefit you.

If there is a discrepancy in the liability number and it’s the fault of the IRS you are in a very good position. If it’s your fault then you may or may not want to bring it up. Mistakes when filing your taxes, even when they work out in the government’s favor, could result in additional penalties. They might also lead to an audit. That’s why you should never walk down this path with the assistance of a tax attorney.

Once the final total has been determined, your tax attorney can come up with a number that you can afford and put forth an “Offer in Compromise”. If this is not the right solution for your particular situation then a settlement offer with penalty abatement might be the right fit. The experience and knowledge of your attorney will help you make this decision.

Everyone has to pay taxes and occasionally we get behind. Your situation is not unique and there are options available to you. Tax relief requires the assistance of a professional tax attorney with experience in settlements and liability issues. If you want to get the best deal possible you should seek professional advice and let your lawyer make a deal for you that will pay off your debt and still leave you with something left over in the bank.

What that means is that the IRS is not inflexible when it comes to the payment of interest and penalties. They do however, have strict guidelines when it comes to abatements and you will need a tax attorney to negotiate one for you. Generally they only relent if they have erroneously charged too much or made some type of error in assessing the tax in the first place.

There are other forms of tax relief that can be negotiated which are not so rigid. Ask your tax attorney about an “Offer in Compromise”, which is a lump sum payment of a percentage of the tax you owe. The IRS takes your hardship into account and will usually settle for pennies on the dollar if it appears that you cannot afford to pay your back taxes in the foreseeable future.

Even if you have enough to cover the debt that you owe, the IRS also has what is called a “tax administration clause”, which can be applied to an “Offer in Compromise”. It basically allows you to pay a small percentage to settle the tax because if you pay the entire balance off you will be left with nothing. This type of arrangement should also be negotiated by a tax attorney.

If you have an outstanding debt with the IRS you do not have to stand by helpless while they assess penalties and interest that will raise your tax bill to a total amount far beyond what you can afford to pay in the next few years or even decades. Call the phone number at the top of this page and look into payment plans and tax resolutions. A tax attorney will evaluate your situation and recommend a solution for you.

There’s a lot of advertising out there for tax attorneys that claim they can get you a tax resolution that will have you paying just pennies on the dollar for that debt that you owe. That may well be true and you could end up paying a lot less than you owe, but it won’t happen unless you pick up the phone and make that call. There are a lot of Americans just like you who recognize those catchy jingles and slogans on TV but never call and schedule an appointment.

You have absolutely no excuse today. Let’s look at where you are right now:

• You owe back taxes
• They’re garnishing your wages
• There’s a lien on your bank account
• Interest and penalties keep accruing
• You can’t get a loan
• You don’t have the money to pay

That’s pretty rough. There’s no reason why you should have to live like that. Your tax bill is getting higher every day as the IRS slaps interest and penalties on it and your bank won’t give you a loan because the IRS has a lien on your account. How do we know this? You’re here reading this blog, aren’t you? We’re guessing you need some help finding a tax resolution. Make the phone call.

Okay, so maybe that’s coming on too strong. Let’s look at what happens if you don’t make the phone call and hire a tax attorney. Maybe you lose the house. You definitely can’t put any money in the bank. The IRS will take it. You’ll bring home less because of the wage garnishments and, if the IRS followed the formula for personal allowances, those garnishments don’t even pay the interest, never mind the principle. Are you making the call now? Please, let us help you.

The term “tax attorney” has a certain stigma to it for some people just because the word “attorney” is half of it. Attorneys cost money, and if you’re in tax trouble already you probably don’t have much of that lying around. The question you need to ask yourself is, “Do I want to keep paying every extra dime to the IRS or do I want to tighten the belt a bit, hire that tax attorney, and resolve the situation so my take-home pay will be higher next year?”

Liens, wage garnishments, threatening notices, penalties and interest do not have to continue to be a part of your life. Tax relief is right in front of you, literally. At the very least, make the call. That won’t cost you anything and you may learn that your situation isn’t as bad as you think it is. It’s certainly not unique and definitely not something that we haven’t seen before.

New Years Day is just two weeks away. Make your New Year’s Resolution today a promise to yourself to seek a tax resolution. Thousands of hard working people just like you will be looking into it next year so start your process today by making that first phone call. Set up an appointment to have a tax attorney evaluate your situation and tell you what you can expect in your quest for tax relief.

Just think. This time next year you could be entering the last part of the holiday season with all of your shopping done and the option of maybe taking some time off or you could be despairing over the fact that once again the IRS will be getting your tax return in January. Make up your mind. The beginning of the end can be today or the nightmare can continue. It’s up to you.

Jobs are hard to come by these days. Having to give up wages to the IRS makes many Americans feel it might be better to just stay home and collect unemployment rather than struggle to get to work everyday. In a lot of cases the take-home pay is higher when you don’t work. This is particularly true for those who once held high-paying jobs that they still owe taxes on and are now taking home a lot less.

In late 2008, just a year ago, the bottom fell out of the housing market and the stock market crashed. Thousands who worked in real estate and financial fields, two high-paying professions, found themselves out of work and owing a large amount in back taxes that they couldn’t afford to pay. As unemployment claims for these folks ran out, they found themselves going back to work for lower wages and dealing with wage garnishments on top of that to cover the back taxes.

The economy is destined to rebound at some point but why should hard working Americans have to pay the price now in their time of hardship? If your wages are being garnished by the IRS, you need a good tax attorney to work on a tax resolution for you. Now is the time to do it. If you made $100,000 in 2008 and only $35,000 this year you are most likely eligible to file for an “Offer in Compromise” on any back taxes owed.

There’s a lot of talk about tax relief and tax credits to help businesses stay afloat right now, but very little about easing your personal tax burden. If you have gotten behind and are making less money than you ever have you can look at it as an opportunity. Hire a tax attorney and settle your old debt now so that when things get better you can keep all the extra income you start to make again.

One of the most common misconceptions with taxpayers is that if they file an “Offer in Compromise” it has to be accepted by the IRS. This is simply not true. Most offers that are submitted by private parties and not tax attorneys are rejected at least once for any number of reasons. The applicant has to demonstrate that they have an inability to pay or that they don’t legitimately owe the tax assessed. That can be a tricky process.

Another good reason to hire a tax attorney is their skill in determining what the settlement offer will be. You might make an offer and have it accepted on the first try, but is it the lowest amount you could have possibly settled for? Are all of your tax bills to date covered under the offer? A private party with no accounting or legal experience might leave something unreported by mistake and have to go through the whole process over again.

How long has it been since you were assessed the tax debt you currently owe? Do you know that there is a statute of limitations on collections? The IRS won’t offer you that little tidbit of knowledge unless asked directly. A good tax attorney will let you know if any of your years owed should be dropped off and inform the IRS that the money is no longer collectible by law.

What about interest and penalties? Most people just assume that the amounts charged to them by the IRS on back taxes owed are correct and unchangeable. If you attempt to settle your tax debt yourself, you’ll probably never dispute any of those fees. A good tax attorney will look at everything and save you far more than what you’ll pay in legal fees. Granted, you want to get the debt resolved and start over again, but why over-pay to do that? Hire a tax attorney and get some real tax relief.