Types of Fraud The definition of “fraud” has a legal (civil & criminal) implications explored in Criminal Actions & Penalties. It is essentially trying to gain an influence over someone by deception. Taxpayer Fraud In the 1980’s there were a lot of tax scams involving bogus deductions or credits to obtain large refunds as well […]
Identify your IRS Issue
Identify your issues with the IRS by reviewing the notice or letter you received from them. Then, you can decide whether to hire a Tax Attorney or do-it-yourself. Here are some general articles:
The Problem of Cooperating with the IRS!
When approached by the IRS for an audit or collections many people believe that by cooperating with the IRS then it shows their good faith and the IRS will leave them alone. That is actually true – up to a point. You must show your credibility & honesty through the presentation of your evidence. But, […]
Late-filed Tax Returns & Bankruptcy – Bad Blood
When you don’t prepare your own return and the IRS has evidence that you owe taxes they can assess the tax against you without your agreement under 26 USC § 6020(b). This assessment is called a “Substitute for Return” (SFR). But, this is not considered a “return” by you since you didn’t swear to the […]
