Tax Problem Resolution

Tax problem resolution alternatives offer a way to get back on track, avoid added expense and establish prudent taxpaying habits and tax planning.  The Tax Plus team of IRS enrolled agents and tax preparers can provide you the highest level of professional guidance needed to navigate the complexities of tax problem resolution.

Taxes, as the adage goes, and death are the two things in this life we cannot escape – but tax problems can be avoided by filing returns and paying taxes when due. Tax problems are the result of not filing (or not filing properly) and not paying taxes when due. Tax problems can also multiply by not facing up to them. When it comes to tax problem resolution, the best policy is to be proactive.

The Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS), State tax authorities or other tax agencies would rather work with taxpayers to facilitate tax collection. Uncollected tax revenue undermines federal and state budgets that depend on it to provide infrastructure, security, education, etc. Tax problem resolution is in the interest of the IRS, the states and taxpayers.

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You May Have a Tax Problem for One or More of the Following Reasons:

  • You filed a return, but questionable write-offs, errors, omissions, etc., require explanation.
  • You did not file a return when you had a requirement to file.
  • You did not pay taxes when they were due.

Potential Tax Agency Actions:

  • Audits
  • Hearings
  • Substitute for Return (SFR)
  • Tax penalties & interest
  • Wage garnishments
  • Property & Income liens
  • Property levy & seizure
  • Imprisonment

Tax Problem Resolution Response Alternatives:

  • Audit letter response & Audit representation
  • Hearing representation
  • Proactive filing of back taxes & Correction of Substitute for Returns (SFR)
  • Complete payment of back tax debt
  • Installment agreement to pay back tax debt
  • Tax penalty abatement
  • Currently non-collectible status (CNC)
  • Offer in compromise (OIC)

 

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Audit Letter Response & Audit Representation

The complexities of tax filing and law require the services of an experienced tax professional who is an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), tax attorney, or CPA – a professional certified to represent clients in negotiations with the IRS, State, or other tax agencies. The Tax Plus team includes EAs with over 20 years tax preparation experience. We will assist in preparing the required response to correspondence audits and if necessary we can attend personal appearance audits on your behalf.

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Hearing Representation

When tax disputes arise, we can represent you in tax collection hearings, collection due process hearings and tax dispute appeals, including those of the IRS, State or other agencies. We can attend U.S. Tax Court hearings as an expert witness. The Tax Plus team includes EAs with over 20 years tax preparation experience. We will assist in preparing the required response to attend personal appearance hearings on your behalf.

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Proactive Filing of Back Taxes & Correction of Substitute for Returns (SFR)

Knowing that you have not filed returns, you now wish to rectify the situation. This may involve any of the following: preparing required returns, preparing returns for years where the IRS or State have completed Substitute for Returns (SFRs), and reviewing filed returns for potential corrections (amendments). Determining your MINIMUM tax liability is a critical step to get you back on track. The TaxPlus team will assist in recompiling any and all missing tax documentation and identifying all potential deductions. We will contact the tax agencies to inform them that work is in progress to get you compliant, in order to prevent any (further) potential tax agency action.

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Complete Payment of Back Tax Debt

When you are ready and/or need to zero out your past tax obligations for whatever reason, the IRS, State or other agencies will accept payment in full. The TaxPlus team proactively assists in preparing the returns, calculating the liability including interest and penalties, and helping you determine among your assets, the most tax-efficient resources to settle the debt.

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Installment Agreement to Pay Back Tax Debt

Once a liability has been determined and an agreement has been made, the IRS, State or other agencies may accept an installment agreement, which can include an initial payment followed by manageable smaller payments for a specified period. The TaxPlus team can work with you to determine a realistic installment plan for you acceptable to the tax agencies.

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Tax Penalty Abatement

Most tax agencies have a penalty abatement process. Though the interest on unpaid taxes cannot be reduced, penalties may be abated, once paid in full, when the taxpayer demonstrates a just reason for the delinquency. The TaxPlus team can help you prepare a convincing presentation of the facts for the abatement request.

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Currently Non-Collectible Status (CNC)

The IRS, State or other tax agencies know that life circumstances can legitimately prevent taxpayers from meeting their obligations. Upon a current financial assessment they will “freeze” the tax debt for a prescribed period of time during which they will not actively pursue the liabilities (penalties & interest continue to accrue during this time). The TaxPlus team can help organize and present the documentation of your circumstances to the IRS to maximize your chances of being granted currently non-collectible status, and can follow up on subsequent reexaminations of that status.

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Offer in Compromise (OIC)

This program represents the best efforts of the IRS, State or other tax agencies to work with taxpayers to resolve even the most troublesome of tax problems. Offers in Compromise often include a considerable reduction of the tax liability and a subsequent installment plan in order to restore taxpayers to compliance. The TaxPlus team can help you navigate through this complex process, including getting you into filing compliance, completing the offer forms, gathering substantiating documents and negotiating the best possible resolution.

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