The time I spend helping my clients results in relationships that allows me to get to know them better. I enjoy learning about my clients – many are small business owners, including everything from restaurateurs to electricians. I represent doctors and lawyers and chief financial officers. Some clients are retired on social security, and others are [...]
Economic hardship and the IRS
My response to a reader’s question about what happens to your bank account after the IRS hits it with a levy. The IRS has levied my bank account and there was not enough funds to cover the total levy. Will the IRS levy all future deposits until it is satisfied or can I continue to [...]
The trust fund recovery penalty can cause financial havoc for anyone involved in a business that did not pay over its employee withholdings to the IRS. Internal Revenue Code Section 6672 allows the IRS to investigate those in the business who were part of the decision not to pay the IRS and hold them personally [...]
I received a great question from a reader about whether Veteran’s disability benefits should be included in the value of an IRS installment agreement or offer in compromise. Although the question is directed to Veterans’ disability benefits, my answer also applies to those with unemployment and workers’ compensation benefits. Here is the question: I owe the IRS [...]
I was recently interviewed by a journalist for a story about the hardships of having the IRS levy a retiree’s social security benefits. The reporter, who is courteous and professional, would like to speak to anyone who has been affected by the IRS taking their social security. If you would be interested in talking to this reporter, please email me at [...]
When negotiating a resolution to a tax problem, expect the IRS to ask for verification of your living expenses. After verification, the IRS will likely match the amount you spend to their tables of allowances. The IRS wants to know how much you can repay them – and the government relies on their standard expense [...]
