Tax Controversies

Tax debt can create uncertainty that affects your finances and your peace of mind. If you owe more than you can realistically pay, you might wonder if the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers any way to settle the debt. An Offer in Compromise could provide that...

Receiving any notice from the IRS can be concerning, but a CP504 is particularly alarming. The language is serious because it indicates that the IRS intends to seize certain assets. If you don’t respond promptly, the IRS may escalate its collection efforts. Still,...

Receiving a letter from the IRS in the mail can be a heart-stopping experience. Especially in the scenarios where the letter includes allegations that an individual has failed to fulfill their income tax obligations, an IRS letter can be a warning sign of major...

Seeing correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be unsettling. Once you open the envelope, you may see that you received a CP3219A, which is an IRS Notice of Deficiency, which is sometimes known as the 90-day letter.  This notice is a proposed change...

Married couples share their income and resources, so they often file joint tax returns. Frequently, one spouse prepares the tax return with minimal involvement on the part of the other spouse. They simply sign the document and trust that everything is accurate.  They...

Going through an IRS audit can be a stressful and complex situation. You will certainly be interested in getting through it as quickly as you can, which is why it’s often important to work with an experienced law firm, especially if you have not been through an audit...

Owing money to the Internal Revenue Service is disheartening, partly because they’re so harsh with the collection attempts. Some of the tools they have at their disposal are rather frightening. For example, they place a lien or a levy on your personal property.  Some...

All income that taxpayers earn needs to be reported to the IRS so that they can pay the appropriate amount in taxes. For many people, this is as simple as reporting the income they earn from biweekly paychecks. They only have one source of income, so as long as they...

The IRS uses a wide variety of tax forms, and they apply to filers in different ways. The forms used by an individual filer are much different than corporate forms, for example. One form that you may come across is known as a 1040-X. What is the purpose of this form,...

Getting any letter from the IRS can feel overwhelming. When that letter is a CP3219A, it is especially serious. This notice, also called a Statutory Notice of Deficiency, means the IRS plans to assess additional taxes, and they are giving you a limited chance to...