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Want to tell the FTB you are a resident of Nevada? Its probably not going to work.
Getting enticed by those radio ads promoting Nevada corporations and becoming a Nevada resident so as to save on California taxes? Its not going to be easy. Below I posted a recent Board of Equalization case where a guy: 1. … Continue reading
Want to stop an IRS Levy?
If you can’t afford to pay your IRS tax bill, the IRS has a multitude of programs to help you out. One of the most interesting of the IRS programs is something called currently not collectible status. If the IRS … Continue reading
Is a Real Estate Agent a Real Estate Professional in the eyes of the IRS?
If you have rental properties you may not get the full use of your tax losses unless you meet the tax code definition of a real estate professional. Its kind of common sense for a real estate agent to think … Continue reading
Can the IRS take away your Social Security check?
Is social security exempt from an IRS levy or garnishment? The short answer is no, the IRS is allowed to take away your social security if you fall behind on your payments to the IRS. The rules are laid out … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, Federal Tax, State Tax, Tax Problem Solving
Tagged Bankruptcy, Bernard Gartland, Cathedral City, Coachella Valley, Indio, installment agreement, IRS levy, irs lien, IRS wage garnishment, La Quinta, Levy, lien, offer in compromise, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Social Security, Tim Berry
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Fighting a 6672 penalty for employment taxes?
If you were the officer of a company that went belly up there is a good chance the IRS is going to come after you for the missed employment taxes. Typically the IRS will hit you with something called the … Continue reading
Taxpayer’s Rights
When it comes to dealing with the IRS, you are in the driver’s seat. Due the to various bouts of Congressional grand standing and political theater, the tax code is riddled with provisions that help out individuals. Hit with an … Continue reading
Franchise Tax Board Mission Creep
Been hiding out from the Franchise Tax Board or IRS? A few months back I posted about the FTB’s FIRM (Financial Institutions Records Match) program to track where you had your checking account. Well, the program just expanded. Assembly Bill … Continue reading
FTB Notices about missed installment payments
Do you have an installment plan with the franchise tax board? If so you and 15,999 other people with installment agreements experienced a slight glitch with your December payment. Ironically the exact same thing happened last December as well. The … Continue reading
Can you make the IRS pay your legal fees?
What if you the IRS audits you and you, with the help of your lawyer or attorney, are able to show the IRS you did nothing wrong. Are you now able to go after the IRS for your lawyer fees? … Continue reading
Posted in Tax Problem Solving
Tagged Audit, Bernard Gartland, Cathedral City, Coachella Valley, Indian Wells, Indio, IRS, IRS Audit, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, tax planning, Tim Berry
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The reason for IRS audits
How does the IRS select who is going to be audited? Typically it comes down to the taxpayer making up outlandish figures and thinking the IRS it too dumb to know the difference. A very public case on point would … Continue reading