In my practice, I offer a free consultation to taxpayers who owe ten thousand dollars or more to the IRS or the State. Usually the only documentation I require a prospective client bring is their government issued ID and their Social Security card. Most taxpayers come in and they have their driver’s license with them; […]
As a Maryland tax resolution attorney, I feel it is my duty to inform the taxpaying community about some of the basic taxing rules and principles. One very important concept that many taxpayers who have repayment programs don’t understand is how to not default. This is very important because the costs associated with defaulting a […]
If you are like many Americans, you like to try and itemize deductions on your federal tax return. If you do not use the standard deductions, you may be entitled to claim a deduction for charitable donations you made throughout the year. My first tip is to make sure you take a picture of the […]
On September 21st, 2016, the IRS officially announced their new streamline program. This new pilot program is available to taxpayers who owe between $50,000 and $100,000. This new plan means a possibility of longer terms, less documentation, lower monthly payments, and extended periods for the statute of limitations to run its course.
Did you know that most of the large Tax Resolution Firms will not handle your local tax issues? Many clients come into my office every month after they have already been through the tax resolution process with one of those big firms you hear on the radio. Only to find that despite what the salesperson […]
Q: My taxes were under review for months, not audited. I sent them everything they asked for and it’s not enough. Their saying I will get nothing back because nothing I sent them proves my kids live with me. What should I do? My kids always lived with me and I been claiming them their […]
I have warned by phone and by social media, in person and on the news. This phone scam is a very real thing and finds hundreds of victims every week. The IRS impersonation scam, as it has been referred to; is a phone scam that has topped the IRS’s dirty dozen list in the last […]
When a taxpayer fails to pay their taxes, the Maryland Comptroller’s office puts them in the collections phase and starts sending letters. If after sending a series of letters the taxpayer still fails to pay or set up a qualifying payment plan or provide a reason as to which they cannot pay, the Comptroller’s office […]
Q: I’m currently unemployed and I have 3 years of unfiled taxes. How can I get these filed and how can I get this tax lien removed from the Federal and State? A: Hello friend, this is a great question. In order for you to file previous tax returns we find it best to start […]
Q: Is it possible to file past years’ taxes from the 90s and early 2000s? How can I get the IRS off my back, they have attached a lien on my pay? A: Hello friend, in short yes. It is possible to file taxes from the 1990s and early 2000s. However, your question is more […]
