When you receive a bill from the IRS or they take your refund it might be tempting to immediately file a claim that you are an Innocent Spouse and not responsible for the tax. However, before you do, you should do some investigation and research. First, assess the situation. Do you get along with your […]
With Friends Like the IRS, Who Needs Enemies?
At various times your “friends” at the IRS will send you notices attempting to get information or to promote some benefit that may apply to you. But, you should slow down & explore your options before you act. Unclaimed Money The IRS might ask for returns with the allure of unclaimed money in your IRS […]
Proving a Financial Hardship
Essentially, you will prove your financial hardship with the documentation which supports the entries you provide on the Form 433A which the IRS will request of you. This information can be used for a Penalty Abatement Request, to prove Uncollectible Status or to induce acceptance of an Offer in Compromise. For starters, you must diligently […]
Refund Issues
There are many different reasons why the IRS may seize, refuse to send, delay or deny any Claim for Refund you have made. Any tax return you file is considered a “Claim for Refund”. Return Processing Errors The IRS will send you an immediate Notice if you’ve made an error & your return cannot be […]
Finding Lost Documents
One of the most common reasons why people lose against the IRS is because their documents are lost, unavailable or too expensive to obtain. Assuming that you can afford to obtain the records, how do you find lost documents? Why Does the IRS Want the Documents? Before you answer that question, you need to know […]
