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My IRS Debt Keeps Going Up. Do I Need an IRS Tax Attorney (Gilbert, AZ)?

IRS Tax Attorney Gilbert AZ

Tax clients think that they will have to pay on their tax debt until their last breath.  IRS tax debts have a statute of limitations.  In other words there is a date when the tax debt will go away.  This is called the Collection Statute Expiration Date.  On this date your tax debt goes away.  Generally the IRS has 10 years from the date of assessment to collect the tax due.  You do not need to take any legal action thru a Gilbert AZ IRS Tax Attorney to get this information.  There are also many tax settlement options that can reduce or eliminate the tax debt before the statute runs out.

To evaluate your options, contact Scott Allen E.A. with Tax Debt Advisors, Inc. for a free consultation at 480-926-9300 to see where you stand.  You may find that you can move forward in your life much sooner than you previously thought.

The most important thing to remember in letting your IRS debt expire is to file and full pay your current and future taxes on time.  As a tax professional Scott can file any and all tax returns to keep the IRS off your back until your IRS debts expire.  An IRS Tax Attorney Gilbert AZ typically isn’t the best option for tax preparation as their line of work is on legal matters.

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IRS Tax Penalties: Can they be removed?

Be Leery of Promises of Tempe AZ IRS Tax Attorneys to remove IRS Penalties

The only penalties that always get removed or lessened occur automatically when you file an amended return that shows a lower balance due or when you file a return to correct an IRS substitute for return and the tax due is lower.  You do not need any resolution work to lower the penalties.  If a taxpayer has had a “track record” of always filing on time and has a good reason for missing a filing deadline such as an illness, the taxpayer can request that the penalties be removed after any tax liability has been paid in full.  If the taxpayer has a habit of filing late, it is unlikely the IRS will removed penalties.

To remove penalties, the taxpayer files IRS form 843 and requests a refund of the penalties previously paid.  The IRS will want to see that there was a reasonable cause and not willful neglect.  Other probable causes for requesting a refund of penalties paid could include hospitalization, incarceration, severe depression, or serving in the military and out of the country during the time the return or the extension needed to be filed.  A Tempe Arizona IRS Tax Attorney can do this work but it is not necessary.  An Enrolled Agent or a Certified Public Accountant can file the necessary paperwork for you if you need assistance.  It is always best to consult with a professional before filing the paperwork to determine if you have a unique enough case to get penalties removed.

Other than the reasons mentioned, it is unlikely to get penalties removed.  This is especially true for returns that are filed years after the due date.  Most legitimate reasons would apply to the current year only.  In seeking penalty abatement, it is not necessary, nor will it increase your chances of success to use an IRS Tax Attorney in Tempe AZ.  If you would like a free consultation to see if your penalties can be removed, call Scott Allen E.A. at 480-926-9300.  He will be able to provide additional information not included here that will increase your chances of getting penalty abatement for legitimate reasons.

 

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IRS Tax Debt and Confidentiality

Do IRS Tax Attorneys in Gilbert Arizona Provide a Higher Level of Confidentiality?

All IRS resolution experts are required to keep confidential any information disclosed to them whether they be a Gilbert AZ IRS Tax Attorney, Enrolled Agent (E.A.) or CPA?  The only time this becomes critical is in the matter of criminal cases.  An IRS Tax Attorney in Gilbert, AZ has “attorney client privilege.”  This means that if you have committed a criminal act, the IRS Tax Gilbert Attorney is allowed to keep information confidential.

The problem comes when less than 1 out of 10,000 clients that we have seen over the last 45 years has committed a criminal act and should retain the services of a Gilbert, AZ IRS Tax Attorney.  Yet when our clients have talked to a Gilbert Tax Attorney, the attorney always mentions that they have attorney client privilege as if that is needed in your case—which is almost never.  So why pay two or three times as much for something you don’t need.

If you scheduled a free consultation with Scott Allen E.A. at 480-926-9300 he can tell you if you have committed a criminal act and need the services of an IRS Tax Attorney in Gilbert, AZ.  If that is the case, he will be able to refer you to a Tax IRS Attorney Gilbert, AZ that specializes in the tax representation area you require.

Scott Allen, E.A. works with the company Tax Debt Advisors, Inc.

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Arizona IRS help: Discharge Taxes in a Bankruptcy

Can Taxes be discharged in Bankruptcy? 

Discharging taxes in bankruptcy is real.  But it is difficult to locate a professional who knows the rules and can document the filing of the returns so that they will be included in your bankruptcy.  Here is the best advice you will ever find regarding discharging taxes in bankruptcy.

  • Step one.  Contact me regarding qualifying your taxes in bankruptcy.
  • Step two.  Contact a bankruptcy attorney who can determine if you qualify to file a bankruptcy.
  • Step three.  If step one and step two have been done correctly, your taxes will be discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Here is what the typical client that comes into our office tells us:

I went to ABC Bankruptcy and filed a bankruptcy and none of my taxes were discharged.  How come?

Here is what I tell them:

Very few attorneys understand discharging taxes in bankruptcy.  They know how to file bankruptcy and if you qualify they will take your money and list the tax years you want to have discharged.  The reason your taxes were not discharged is that they did not qualify under the 2 year or the 3 year rule—the returns must be filed for 2 years and it must be 3 years since the due date for filing the return.

Mr. Client, if you had waited another 3 weeks, 2 months, 1 year, (some period of time) all of your taxes would have been discharged when you filed your bankruptcy.  Unfortunately your attorney either didn’t know that or didn’t care.

Attorneys know that if you walk out of their office without paying for a bankruptcy, it is unlikely you will go back after coming to someone like me.  We will tell you when to see the attorney and give you the paperwork that shows the date your taxes are dischargeable in bankruptcy.

That is the plain and simple truth—there is no rocket science unless you go to the wrong professional.  Call me today for a free initial confidential consultation so that your discharge of taxes will be successful.

For Arizona IRS Help call Scott Allen, E.A. – Tax Debt Advisors, Inc

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IRS Tax Bankruptcy in Arizona: IRS help from Scott Allen, E.A.

IRS Tax Bankruptcy in Arizona

IRS discharge in bankruptcy—Why residents of Arizona should consider filing a bankruptcy to settle their IRS debt. 

  • When you cannot qualify for an Offer in Compromise
  • The IRS is not the decision maker.  The Bankruptcy Code supersedes the IRS code.
  • Bankruptcy is often less costly than entering an installment arrangement
  • When you have debts other than tax debts—both are taken care of when you file a bankruptcy
  • In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy you pay the IRS zero!
  • Many individuals qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy even with a high income
  • If you don’t own a home, the tax lien that survives the bankruptcy doesn’t  affect you negatively

I will help you analyze all tax settlement options at the same time so that you are confident you made the right choice.  Call today for a free initial confidential consultation about an IRS tax bankruptcy in Arizona.

 

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How does the IRS administer my tax debt when I file a bankruptcy? From Tax Debt Advisors, Inc.

Filing A Tax Bankruptcy

The IRS will cease all collection action and will transfer your account to its bankruptcy division.  Any tax periods not listed on the bankruptcy petition will not be discharged in bankruptcy.  A STRONG WORD OF CAUTION—bankruptcy attorneys are notorious for not finding out all the tax periods with IRS tax debt.  I will qualify all of your taxes that are dischargeable in bankruptcy by getting transcripts of all IRS tax debt that you will take to our preferred attorney to handle your tax motivated bankruptcy.  You should only do a tax bankruptcy with an attorney.  Do not attempt to do this on your own or use a paralegal.  It is just too important to leave to chance—you only get one.

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

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What are the pros and cons of filing Bankruptcy to discharge my IRS tax debt? From Tax Debt Advisors, Inc.

Discharging IRS Tax in Bankruptcy Phoenix AZ

Pros

Immediately there is an automatic halt of all collection action by the IRS.  Discharging IRS tax in bankruptcy Phoenix AZ can be used when an IRS Offer In Compromise is rejected or you do not have the funds to pay the amount the IRS wants to be paid with your Offer.  It may be possible to wipe out all interest, penalties and tax liability.

Cons

Discharging IRS tax in bankruptcy Phoenix AZ will hurt your credit.  Some taxes such as payroll tax debts are not dischargeable.  Attorney fees are expensive.  If you are close to the statute of limitation, it maybe better to enter an installment arrangement or non-collectible status until the time the IRS has to collect the tax expires.

If you filed a fraudulent return it cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.  There is a waiting period of two years from assessment and three years from the due date for filing the return.

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My service to you is to tell you when your taxes are dischargeable in a bankruptcy and compare filing a bankruptcy with other IRS settlement options.  I will then refer you to a competent bankruptcy attorney who will determine if you qualify to file a bankruptcy and answer any questions you have on how IRS tax bankruptcy will affect you.

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

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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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Will the IRS reinstate my payment plan if I default?

IRS, Please reinstate my payment plan

Yes, if it is the first time you have defaulted and you contact them as soon as you can after failing to make your payment.  In most cases you will have to bring yourself current on the payment due and the payment missed to be reinstated.

If you have defaulted more than once, and you are an employee, the IRS will likely garnish your paycheck for the monthly amount.   If you have defaulted and are several months behind, the IRS will likely require new financial information to verify the amount they want you to send in each month.  This can be a good thing.  If you have been unable to make your monthly payment because your income has gone down or an allowable expense has increased, the IRS will reduce your monthly payment accordingly.

There are some situations when strategically defaulting on a payment plan should be done to reduce your payment.  If you are considering this, you should make sure your actions will improve your resolution of the tax debt.  This would be a good time to have a consultation with a resolution specialist. Scott Allen EA is located in Mesa Arizona and you can schedule an in person or phone appointment to discuss your specific situation.

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Tax Debt Advisors, Inc

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Is there IRS amnesty Arizona for non-filers?

IRS Amnesty Arizona

IRS amnesty Arizona for non-filers simply means that if you agree to file your back tax returns, the IRS agrees to not pursue jail time for not filing.  IRS Amnesty Arizona does not mean that once you file the returns, you are entitled to some special treatment if you owe on those back tax returns.

Some states have experimented with amnesty programs, that allow for short periods of time, to file back tax returns and if you pay all the taxes owed when you file the return, the state will forgive all the interest and penalties.  The confusion comes when taxpayers assume incorrectly that these amnesty programs are the policy of the IRS as well.  Unfortunately, it is not.

Scott Allen E. A.

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