Solutions To Tax Controversies

People who owe the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) often want to find ways that they can take care of the debt they owe. There are several options for this, so it’s critical that they understand the specifics of each one to ensure they choose the best option for their...

Substantiation refers to the documentation required to support claims for deductions and/or credits on your tax returns – and it’s a critical aspect of tax compliance that can lead to major disputes between the taxpayer and tax authorities.  The IRS (and other tax...

Millions of Americans are currently struggling financially, and the reality is that anyone can fall behind on taxes. Facing tax debts can be overwhelming, which is why the IRS has a system known as “offer in compromise”.  This allows qualifying debtors to pay a...

As a United States taxpayer, you may sometimes find yourself lagging behind on your tax payments, which can result in significant penalties and interest charges.  Fortunately, the IRS offers several tax installment agreements to help you pay your tax debt over time....

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will send you a CP501 notice if you have any unpaid taxes. A CP501 is typically the first reminder that you have unpaid taxes. Following a CP501, the IRS may send a CP502. If you receive a CP502, it is important to respond quickly...

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…