Solutions To Tax Controversies

In some cases, the IRS will allow people to use an installment agreement, rather than paying the taxes that they owe. This type of payment plan essentially sets up a schedule so that the person pays off the debt over time. Someone may not have enough money to pay...

A notice of intent to levy is a formal notification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) informing you of their intent to seize your property or assets to satisfy a tax debt. Some of your assets that could be seized include your wages, bank accounts, vehicles and...

If you owe the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) money on unpaid taxes, the department will send you a CP14 notice (a warning or a first reminder). You need to be careful about your steps once you receive this notice. Here is what to do: Read it Your CP14 notice will...

The Statute of Limitations for Assessment, is a time limit, on the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), in which to assess taxes, against the taxpayer, for a particular tax year. In general, the IRS has three (3) years, after the later of the filing date or the unextended due date, in which to assess.  This three (3) year deadline is referred to as the Assessment…

When spouses file a joint tax return, each spouse is responsible for the entire tax liability.  This is referred to as joint and several liability.  Joint and several liability survives the divorce of the spouses even if the corresponding Divorce Decree states that one (1) of the spouses is solely responsible for any particular tax liability. Innocent Spouse Relief is…

When spouses file a joint tax return, each spouse is responsible for the entire tax liability.  This is referred to as joint and several liability.  Joint and several liability survives the divorce of the spouses even if the corresponding Divorce Decree states that one (1) of the spouses is solely responsible for any particular tax liability. Separation of Liability Relief…

When spouses file a joint tax return, each spouse is responsible for the entire tax liability.  This is referred to as joint and several liability.  Joint and several liability survives the divorce of the spouses even if the corresponding Divorce Decree states that one (1) of the spouses is solely responsible for any particular tax liability. Equitable Relief is applicable…

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has the authority to accept less than full payment and compromise the taxpayer’s tax liabilities.  This authority is significant because the IRS, like any business, has accounts receivable that cannot be collected in full or are disputed.  The IRS recognizes that, in such instances, it is an acceptable practice to compromise the tax liability. The…

When spouses file a joint tax return, each spouse is responsible for the entire tax liability.  This is referred to as joint and several liability.  Joint and several liability survives the divorce of the spouses even if the corresponding Divorce Decree states that one (1) of the spouses is solely responsible for any particular tax liability. Injured Spouse Relief is available…