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Call Scott Allen E.A. before you meet with an Appeals Officer in Scottsdale AZ

Scottsdale AZ IRS Appeals Officer

If you have filed an Appeal to a previous IRS determination that you disagree with, you will be meeting with an Appeals Officer.  This is your last and best chance to get the settlement you are seeking.  This is a critical time to get Scottsdale AZ IRS help from a professional with expertise in meeting with Appeals Officers.  Scott Allen E.A. is the right guy.  He offers a free consultation and will make sure you are seeking the right IRS settlement option.

Since Scott Allen E.A. has worked with most if not all of the Appeals Officers in the Scottsdale AZ area, he knows what their “hot buttons” are.  This is one time when having a good relationship with the IRS Appeals Officer is more important than the arguments Scott will be making on your behalf.  Appeals Officers want to get a quick settlement and move on to the next case.  That is what makes them look good to their managers and prevents the Appeals Office from being clogged up with unresolved cases.  Contact Scott Allen E.A. to schedule a free consultation at 480-926-9300.  He will make your appointment a great day for you!

 

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Call Scott Allen E.A. if you receive an Arizona Notice of Federal Tax Lien

Notice of Federal Tax Lien in Arizona

This is definitely the time to get the expert opinion of an Arizona IRS resolution professional.  Many times Scott Allen E.A. will advise you to request a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing.  You only have 30 days from the date of the Notice of Federal Tax Lien to request a CDP hearing.  Sometimes even getting a delay will allow you time to complete a home or car loan even if the tax lien is eventually filed.

The Appeals Officers at a Collection Due Process Hearing is an impartial employee at the IRS that has not had any previous dealings with your matter.  This is a time to explain your side of the story why an Arizona Federal Tax Lien should not be filed.  Scott Allen E.A. in Arizona has represented many clients before a CDP hearing and can advise you of your best strategy or options to avoid a tax lien being filed.  Scott Allen E.A. offers a free consultation and can be reached at 480-926-9300.  Scott will make that day a great day for you!

 

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Call Scott Allen E.A. if your IRS Tax Debt in Tempe AZ keeps going up

Tempe AZ IRS Tax Debt

If your Tempe AZ IRS tax debt keeps going up despite making monthly payments, perhaps you need to consider a different option.  This is where an IRS resolution professional with expertise in settling IRS debts can really help and bring you peace of mind that you are doing the right option.  If you IRS debt will expire shortly because of the IRS statute of limitations is about to wipe out your IRS liability, don’t worry that the balance is going up.  Just continue making your payments.

Scott Allen E.A. near Tempe AZ offers a free consultation to evaluate your current situation and will advise if there is a better option for you to consider.  Scott can be reached at 480-926-9300 and will make your consultation appointment a great day for you!

 

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Why use Scott Allen, E.A. with Tax Debt Advisors, Inc?

Who should be your Arizona IRS Representative?

  • E.A. stands for Enrolled Agent.  Enrolled Agents are authorized to represent clients in all 50 states.  Attorneys and CPA are only able to represent themselves to clients as Attorneys or CPA’s in the states that they are licensed.
  • An E.A. or Enrolled Agent must pass a rigorous test regarding their knowledge of tax law.  The Bar exam given to Attorney’s has almost no requirements for tax knowledge.  The same is true of the CPA exam.
  • IRS agents and IRS officers are known as “bill collectors” and are hired to get the largest payment or settlement they can—that’s their job.  Scott Allen E.A. is there to make sure you get the smallest payment or settlement allowed by law.
  • It can be very intimidating working with IRS agents and officers.  With Scott Allen E.A. you will be put at ease regarding your IRS problem and know that it is being handled by a competent IRS representative.
  • Many IRS employees are incompetent or only willing to do the minimum amount of work to keep their manager off their back.  You need IRS representation to keep your IRS agent or officer “on their toes”.  Scott Allen E.A. can request a conference with your IRS agent or officer if he senses that he is getting the “run around”.  That is something most taxpayers are unable to detect.
  • Not always but occasionally IRS agents or officers will take advantage of your lack of IRS procedures and policies.  IRS agents or officers know that an Enrolled Agent is knowledgeable of IRS procedures and policies.
  • Most tax preparers including CPA’s are not experienced in working with IRS resolution work.  Scott Allen E.A. expertise is in resolving IRS problems.

Don’t put your head I the sand.  It is only a matter of time before the IRS catches up to you.  Put time on your side by contacting Scott Allen E.A. today at 480-926-9300 for a free consultation and put your mind at ease.

 

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New IRS Offer in Compromise rules and changes

IRS Offer in Compromise rules

Important changes to the IRS’s Offer in Compromise Program (Form 656).  IRS Tax Problem help from Tax Debt Advisors, Inc. here in Mesa, Arizona

Offer in Compromises have become increasingly tough to get the IRS to accept over the last 10-15 years.  Most taxpayers made too much money or had expenses too high that the IRS does not accept.  In previous years the IRS multiplied your monthly available income by either 48 or 60.  As of recent years the IRS has changed those numbers to 12 and 48.  This is a huge difference in Offer amounts the taxpayer would be required to pay to the IRS for their past tax debt.  Call and talk with me, Scott Allen, E.A. and schedule an appointment for a free consultation to discuss your IRS (or state) debt.   While the old Offer in Compromises rule didn’t work for you in the past, find out today if you will qualify under the new IRS Offer in Compromise rules.

Scott Allen, E.A.  Tax Debt Advisors, Inc  Phone 480-926-9300

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Local IRS Offices in Arizona: IRS help from Tax Debt Advisors, Inc

Local IRS Offices in Arizona

Where is the nearest IRS office from you?  Below is a list of all IRS office addresses and phone numbers here in Arizona.

Phoenix IRS Office: 4041 N Central Ave  Phoenix, AZ  85012  Phone:  844-545-5640. Major cross streets are Indian School Rd & N Central Ave, in the same building as the Maricopa County Education Service Agency. Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Mesa IRS Office: 1818 E Southern Ave  Mesa, AZ  85204  Phone:  844-545-5640. Major cross streets are S Gilbert Rd and E Southern Ave, right next to Mesa High School. Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Services Provided

Glendale IRS Office: 7350 W Camino San Xavier  Glendale, AZ  85308  Phone:  844-545-5640. Closest major cross street are W Camino San Xavier and 73rd Ave.

Services Provided

Tucson IRS Office: 300 W Congress  Tucson, AZ  85701  Phone:  844-545-5640. Closes major cross streets are N Granada Ave and W Congress St. just west of Tucson City Hall. Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Services Provided

Yuma IRS Office: 2285 S 4th Ave  Yuma, AZ  85364  Phone:  844-545-5640. Closest major cross streets are S 4th Ave and W 23rd St. right next to Safelight Auto Glass. Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.)

Services Provided

Bullhead City IRS Office: Virtual Assistance Only  Phone:  844-545-5640.

Services Provided

If you are in need of Arizona IRS Representation, call and talk with me today –  Scott Allen, E.A.

3155 E Southern Ave  Ste 101  Mesa, AZ  85204  Phone:  480-926-9300

 

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Is the IRS kinder and gentler?

Is the IRS kind?

In the last 44 years, we have seen little change in the attitude or position of the IRS towards collection of taxes owed.  The IRS is just an extension of our federal government.  It is a huge bureaucracy and the culture within the IRS is very slow to change.

What changes is the areas of emphasis in their work.  They will try different systems and strategies but they always come back to what has worked in the past.  For example, the IRS has been contracting with outside private debt collection agencies.  If you have absolute power to take someone’s property and wages, why would you even think that another collector without those powers could do better?  It was doomed to fail from the start.

The IRS will replace the private debt collection agencies by hiring over 2000 new collection officers in 2022.  These new bill collectors hired by the IRS have the power to file liens, levy wages and seize property.  Most will have the ability to do extensive investigations and they will likely make their first contact with you at your home or business.

IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman said, “I believe this work is best done by IRS employees, and I believe we have strong support from the Administration and the Congress for increased IRS enforcement resources going forward.”  Some clients interpret “kindler and gentler,” to mean the IRS will make it easier to pay or let you pay less than your fair share.  Kindler and gentler was just mask.  It is the same tiger behind the mask and as I have said many times, “when your head is in the mouth of a tiger, say nice tiger.”

We do not know how the IRS will place these new collections officers.  Will they go towards local enforcement by hiring more Revenue Officers or towards centralized collections by hiring more personnel at the Automated Collection Service?  Now that we are more than half way through 2022, we still do not see any significant change because of the number of new personnel hired by the IRS.  That is understandable since it takes about two years before they are turned loose on taxpayers.  Right now most are acting in supportive roles.

Scott Allen E. A.     Tax Debt Advisors, Inc     stopIRSaction.com

 

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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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STOPIRSACTION.COM – DISCHARGING TAXES IN A BANKRUPTCY

Discharging Taxes in a Bankruptcy

Discharging taxes in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one option available to settle your IRS debt.  But you have to have all of your ducks lined up ahead of time.  Here is a summary of your ducks.

1)      Make sure you have filed all of your past tax returns.  A return filed by the IRS called a substitute for return (SFR) is not considered a filed return.

2)      If all your returns have been filed, they must be filed for at least two years and it must be three years from the due date of the return before a tax year can be discharged.

3)      If you have been audited or the IRS has made some adjustment to your return or you have amended the return, it must be at least 240 after the adjustment before that tax year can be included in a bankruptcy.

4)      Income taxes are dischargeable but payroll taxes are not.

5)      You income must be below a certain amount which depends on your family situation and the year you are filing the bankruptcy.  If you have the ability to pay your taxes off by making monthly payments, the bankruptcy option is out.

6)      If you have significant equity in assets like a business, home or investment property, those assets will prevent you from filing a bankruptcy to discharge your taxes.

If you are considering filing a bankruptcy, I offer a free consultation to evaluate all of your settlement options.  I will refer you to a bankruptcy attorney who is the only one qualified to determine if you can file a bankruptcy.  I can determine what taxes will be dischargeable in the bankruptcy and get written proof from the IRS.

Scott Allen E. A. in Mesa AZ

Tax Debt Advisors, Inc Since 1977

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INNOCENT SPOUSE RELIEF

Innocent Spouse Relief: IRS

On occasion, one spouse is totally unaware or responsible for the improper actions of their marriage partner on tax matters.  If this unfortunate situation occurs to you, innocent spouse relief is possible.  To qualify: (1) You must have filed a joint return which has tax errors caused by your spouse, (2) You did not know when you signed the return that there was an understatement of tax and (3) It would be unfair to hold you liable for taxes taking into consideration all the facts and circumstances.

Innocent spouse relief can reduce all of the tax, interest and penalties of the items reported incorrectly.  You will be held responsible for joint liabilities that were reported correctly that generated a tax debt owed.  On these debts the IRS can collect from either spouse in whole or in part.

To file a claim for innocent spouse relief, you must submit IRS form 8857.  Professional assistance will help you to provide the facts and circumstances of your case in the most favorable light.  Claims submitted can take several months for the IRS to make a decision.

Scott Allen E.A.

Tax Debt Advisors, Inc.

 

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