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My IRS tax payment plan is too high: What are my options?

Do I Need a Phoenix AZ IRS Tax Attorney if I Cannot Afford My IRS Payment Plan?

Often times a taxpayer negotiates, on their own, a payment plan known as an IRS installment arrangement that is more than they can afford, or their income has gone down and they can no longer afford the agreed payment.  This is not a legal matter that requires a Phoenix Arizona IRS Tax Attorney.  Scott Allen E.A. has the expertise to get your IRS installment arrangement lowered or eliminated depending on your financial ability to pay.

Scott Allen E.A. is an Enrolled Agent qualified in all 50 states to renegotiate IRS payment plans.  Scott Allen E.A. is available for a free consultation at 480-926-9300 and can tell you what he is able to renegotiate for you after you provide him the financial information he requests.  Scott Allen, E.A. and Tax Debt Advisors, Inc. are not IRS Tax Attorneys in Phoenix AZ or a law firm.  We are a tax preparation company who specializes in negotiating IRS debts.

 

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IRS help with tax problems in Arizona from Tax Debt Advisors, Inc

IRS Help with Tax Problems

IRS and Arizona tax problems affecting the residents of Arizona are now able to get competent and timely assistance and for a fair fee—call today for a free initial consultation and ask to speak with Scott Allen E. A.

Call us today if you live in the following cities and I can represent you before the IRS and get the settlement you are seeking.

Apache Junction, Avondale, Bisbee, Buckeye, Bullhead City, Camp Verde, Casa Grande,  Catalina, Chandler, Chinle, Chino Valley, Coolidge, Cottonwood, Dewey, Douglas, Eagar, El Mirage, Eloy, Flagstaff, Florence, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Globe, Goodyear, Green Valley, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Lakeside, Marana, Mesa, Nogales, Oro Valley, Page, Paradise Valley, Payson, Peoria, Phoenix, Pinetop, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Safford, San Luis, Scottsdale, Sedona, Show Low, Sierra Vista, Somerton, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Tempe, Thatcher, Tuba City, Tucson, Winslow, Yuma

If you have had a tax lien filed against you in any of the following counties, we will get you an IRS settlement which will result in the release of your IRS tax lien.

Apache County, Cochise County, Coconino County, Gila County, Graham County, Greenlee County, La Paz County, Maricopa County, Mohave County, Navajo County, Pima County, Pinal County, Santa Cruz County, Yavapai County, Yuma County

Scott Allen E. A. – Tax Debt Advisors, Inc for IRS Tax Relief

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Common IRS Audit Adjustments in Arizona: IRS help from Tax Debt Advisors, Inc

 IRS Audit Adjustments in Arizona

  • Auditors will consider all deposits to your bank account as income.  Keep records of gifts from parents, refunds on returned merchandise and other similar transactions to show the auditor why that item was not income.
  • The most common audit adjustment comes from mileage claimed on the return.  If I ever have a client who is audited on mileage that actually has a mileage log that they kept concurrently, will then be able to say, “I have seen everything, now!”  Taking actual expenses may be the best way to go if you want to be able to substantial your automobile expenses.
  • Personal use items.  This would be like claiming you use your vehicle 98% for business purposes.  That means that you almost never shop for food, take a vacation, go to church, visit friends, or go to the movies.  Unless you are Howard Hughes, make your % something reasonable.  Believe it or not almost all of my clients who have one car, when I ask them what percent they used the vehicle in the business, the first time, will say “100%.”  This extends to home office expense as well.  One client tried to convince me he lived in his back yard so he could deduct all of his housing expenses on his schedule C.  If you have one phone and it is a cell phone, allocate a reasonable amount for personal use.

Errors of the kind mentioned will almost always lead to other years being audited.  If have been really out of line you might even get yourself  put on the IRS Auditors bulletin board that has this heading—If You Need An Audit To Impress Your Manger Call (your name and phone number)—just kidding, but sometimes it feels that way.

Scott Allen E. A. – Tax Debt Advisors, Inc. helping with IRS Audit Adjustments in Arizona

Common IRS Audit Adjustments in Arizona:  IRS help from Tax Debt Advisors, Inc

Apache Junction, Avondale, Bisbee, Buckeye, Bullhead City, Camp Verde, Casa Grande,  Catalina, Chandler, Chinle, Chino Valley, Coolidge, Cottonwood, Dewey, Douglas, Eagar, El Mirage, Eloy, Flagstaff, Florence, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Globe, Goodyear, Green Valley, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Lakeside, Marana, Mesa, Nogales, Oro Valley, Page, Paradise Valley, Payson, Peoria, Phoenix, Pinetop, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Safford, San Luis, Scottsdale, Sedona, Show Low, Sierra Vista, Somerton, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Tempe, Thatcher, Tuba City, Tucson, Winslow, Yuma

Apache County, Cochise County, Coconino County, Gila County, Graham County, Greenlee County, La Paz County, Maricopa County, Mohave County, Navajo County, Pima County, Pinal County, Santa Cruz County, Yavapai County, Yuma County

 

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IRS Tax Settlement Options in Arizona: Free Consultation

Arizona IRS Settlement Options

Here is a quick checklist:

  • ·         A monthly payment plan
  • ·         Pay the debt off in full
  • ·         Let the statute of limitations run out
  • ·         File an Appeal
  • ·         Utilize an Audit Reconsideration
  • ·         File an Offer in Compromise
  • ·         Seek relief as an innocent spouse
  • ·         Qualify for a non collectible status
  • ·         Discharge the taxes in bankruptcy
  • ·         Penalty abatement

There are pros and cons to each of these options.  Each has the opportunity to settle your tax debt.  Call today for a free initial confidential consultation to determine what your next step should be.  My office is conveniently located near Lindsey and Southern Avenue.

Scott Allen, E.A. – Tax Debt Advisors, Inc

IRS Tax Settlement Options in Arizona:  Free Consultation

Mesa, Apache Junction, Avondale, Buckeye, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gila Bend, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Komatke, Litchfield Park, Luke AFB, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun City, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson, Waddell, Whitman, Wickenburg, Youngstown, Flagstaff, Tucson, Payson, Winslow, Sierra Vista, Page, Prescott, Globe, Yuma, AZ

Apache County, Cochise County, Coconino County, Gila County, Graham County, Greenlee County, La Paz County, Maricopa County, Mohave County, Navajo County, Pima County, Pinal County, Santa Cruz County, Yavapai County, Yuma County

 

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What you should know about the Taxpayer Advocate Service—TAS?

Taxpayer Advocate Service in Arizona

The Taxpayer Advocate Service –TAS, was set up to assist taxpayer who feel that the IRS process is not working properly.  The TAS represents you and is free to all taxpayers.  One becomes eligible to use the TAS after they have tried to resolve their tax problem through normal IRS procedures and failed.  This service is available for individuals and businesses.  Each State has at least one local taxpayer advocate office.  For more information on when to utilize the services of TAS you can contact me or call them at 1-877-777-4778.

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What Should I do if the IRS Knocks on my Door in Arizona?

IRS Knock on my Door in Arizona

If a Revenue Officer knocks on your door in Arizona, technically you do not have to let them in.  But you should be courteous and ask if you can have a representative contact them.  A good way to respond is to say something like, “I will provide all the information you request, but I would like to consult my representative and have them represent me.”

A Revenue Office is entitled to your financial information but it is best to request a list of all the information that they want and a reasonable deadline.  It is too easy to try to please the RO and not provide accurate or complete information.

Most Revenue Officers are please that you have representation as long as they respect the person you choose.  Many national companies have poor track records with the IRS and the RO will usually ask who you are considering using.  They cannot make suggestions on who to use but they will likely tell you if you are considering someone with a bad reputation.  The key here is to handle unannounced IRS visits with courtesy, but remember you have rights to representation before disclosure.

Scott Allen E. A.     Tax Debt Advisors, Inc     Mesa Arizona    taxdebtadvisors.com

 

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What is the difference between Revenue Officers, Revenue Agents and Special Agents?

 IRS Revenue Officer in Phoenix AZ

A Revenue Officer in Phoenix AZ is responsible for collecting taxes.  If someone comes to your home or place of business from the IRS it is probably a Revenue Officer.  They are responsible to for collecting taxes and locating nonfliers.  Their first priority is to find out the quickest way to collect the taxes owed.  They carry badges to identify who they are.  If you ignore their requests you may soon find that your wages or bank accounts are levied.  They are graded on the number of cases they close and the amount of money they collect.

A Revenue Agent in Phoenix AZ audits tax returns filed.  They have authority to meet you at your home or place of business.  Most taxpayers are notified of an audit by mail.  They are trained to find unreported income.  If the amount of unreported income is significant your case can be turned over for a criminal investigation.

Special Agents in Phoenix AZ do criminal investigations.  Special agents make unannounced visits and have a prepared list of questions.  If you are contacted by Special Agents, you should respectfully decline to answer their questions and seek legal counsel.

I work everyday with Revenue Agents and Revenue Officers in Phoenix AZ.  If you are contacted by an IRS Special Agent, I can refer you to an attorney who specializes in IRS criminal investigations.

Scott Allen E. A. (Enrolled Agent)

Tax Debt Advisors, Inc near Phoenix AZ

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What is a hardship status with the IRS?

IRS Hardship Status Tempe Arizona

The IRS will stop collection action if you can show economic hardship.  That doesn’t mean that the tax or the interest and penalties on the tax go away.  You still owe the IRS, they are just not requiring you to make any payment towards the debt owed.  Currently not collectible is referred to as status 53 at the IRS.

To qualify for IRS hardship status Tempe Arizona the IRS will collect financial information about your monthly income and expenses.  If your income and monthly expenses are close to being equal the IRS will consider you currently not collectible.  However, the IRS has certain amounts that they consider reasonable for expenses.  For example, the IRS feels that you car payment should be $588 per month or less.  If your car payment is $800, the IRS will not allow you to be put on a hardship status.  To be fair, the IRS can’t allow someone with a nice car be on a hardship status while the taxpayer with a car within their acceptable limit be required to make monthly payments on their IRS debt.

Qualifying for IRS hardship status Tempe Arizona is rather common.  If the statute of limitations is close to running out, being put on status 53 is an excellent settlement strategy.  The statute of limitation runs for 10 years from the time the taxes were assessed.  We have had many clients that have stayed on currently not collectible status for the full ten years.  To stay on this status one must file and full pay their current taxes every year.

Scott Allen E. A.

Tax Debt Advisors, Inc

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Phoenix IRS Offer in Compromise vs. filing tax court petition

Phoenix IRS Offer in Compromise

If you have the opportunity to file a tax court petition or a Phoenix IRS offer in compromise—always file the tax court petition.  An offer will take a long time to process and it is doubtful that you will know the amount of the offer that will ultimately be acceptable to the IRS.  The filing period for a tax court petition is only 90 days.  You will not know the results of an offer before the deadline on the tax court petition will lapse.  If you are working with a competent representative you should know what you will be expected to pay on your tax court petition.  Also, you should never or almost never expect to go to tax court.  Your advisor should get your case assigned locally to the Appeals Office at the IRS.  This is one area that you should most definitely consult with a representative to know your options under both situations before getting started.

Scott Allen E. A.

Tax Debt Advisors, Inc for Phoenix IRS Offer in Compromise

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Can someone actually get out of IRS tax debt in Arizona?

IRS Tax Debt in Arizona

The answer is yes, but some ways are easier than others.  Let’s face a few facts.  Some clients spent several years getting into tax trouble and are unrealistic to think that  there is a magic pill or potion that will instantly make the problem go away without any pain or effort.

A short story may be helpful.  One day my father took me over to my grandmother’s house to pull some weeds.  I had previously asked him if I could go to the beach with some friends that day.  When I saw the half acre with weeds up to my waste, I was convinced that there was no way I was going to be able to pull those weeds and go to the beach.  My father drove away and left me there.  He was gone for about 30 minutes and had returned to see what I had accomplished.  I had not pulled any weeds—not one.

Now I was told in no uncertain terms that I need to start the project and he would come back in 30 minutes to see how I was doing.  I reluctantly started the process.  I pulled one weed and it came out pretty easily.  The next pull I was able to get two weeds with just one hand.  Eventually I was able to get about ten weeds in one hand, then I figured out how to get both hands working and was pulling out twenty weeds with two hands.  When my father came back in 30 minutes, I was half done.  I was shocked at how much I had accomplished.  My father had taught me a very valuable lesson that day.  “One weed at a time.”  The project was completed in less than an hour.  If you had asked me how long it would have taken me to do that job, I would have guessed three days.

It is the same with IRS tax debt in Arizona.  I ask my clients to do one task at a time and to keep moving forward and before they know it, their IRS problem will be done.  The vast majority of clients say, “If I knew it was going to be that easy, I would have started this process a long time ago.”  I remind them that it wasn’t an easy process.  It became easier once they started.  That is the hard part—getting started and staying committed to the task.  Goethe said it best when he stated, “Are you in earnest?  Seize this very minute—Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.  Only engage, and then the mind is strengthened.  Begin it, and then the work will be completed.” 

This is true with your IRS tax debt in Arizona.  Do you earnestly want to get it resolved?  If so then engage in the process, begin the task, and as soon as you begin it you are half completed.  The second half will be easier to complete once you realize you are half done already.  A tax problem and a half acre of weeds had a lot in common.  With a one hour free initial consultation I can tell you what it will take to get your IRS “weeds” out of your life.

Scott Allen E. A.

Tax Debt Advisors, Inc

www.stopIRSaction.com

 

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