The focus of our firm is representing taxpayers in Rochester New York with tax issues. Most people that do not file tax returns is due to the fact they cannot pay the tax. But other times life happens, and they can get their records together. Unfortunately, not filing is a big deal for the IRS […]
I represent taxpayers in Rochester New York. Often married taxpayers contact me when they receive notices from the IRS and / or the state stating they are both responsible for paying the taxes. They frequently say their accountant explained to them they would save money filing married filing joint vs married filing separately. They then
Filing Back-Tax Returns? Think Before You File Joint! Read More »
When it comes to tax crimes in Rochester, New York, Upstate New York or elsewhere, Tax Evasion is always considered the ultimate of tax crimes. What is “Tax Evasion”? At our firm we see a lot of what taxpayers do and don’t do that usually causes them trouble. There is a lot of confusion about
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The focus of our practice in Rochester, New York is federal and state taxpayer representation. We encounter many taxpayers who could have significant tax debt due to their spouses or ex-spouses tax issues. Either from non-filing or simply playing games with the book and records, the spouse (or soon-to-be former spouse) now has a financial
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When we represent our Rochester, NY clients before the IRS our first step is to make sure the taxpayer is currently in Tax Compliance. We start here because it is the most critical part of tax resolution. So, you might be asking WHAT is Tax Compliance, and why is it so important to your IRS
Tax Compliance – The Main Key to Resolving Your Tax Debt Rochester, NY Read More »
In my practice in Rochester NY, we find that the IRS collection process can be complicated and cumbersome. Below is a high-level summary of the IRS Tax collection process. Tax Assessment After tax return is filed, the IRS will assess the amount of tax due. If adequate with holdings and / or payments were made
The primary focus of my practice is IRS and State Tax Resolution. Many taxpayers who come to see us in Rochester, NY are mostly frightened of having their bank accounts or wages levied by the IRS. As you might expect the discussion turns to what can we do to avoid a levy by the IRS? The answer is simpler than you think, but it’s often not
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In my practice of tax representation in Rochester, New York, tax liens are something we deal with quite frequently. Most people believe they can not sell their house but because there is a tax lien. But they could not be further from the truth. The truth is you can absolutely sell the house. The IRS will
Rochester, NY: Can You Sell your House with a Tax Lien? Absolutely Yes You Can! Read More »
Tax filing season is here again, and millions of hardworking Americans are already dreaming of those fat refund checks. Unfortunately, many of them may be disappointed this year. The combination of recent changes to the tax law and updates to employer withholding tables have shrunk the size of tax refunds – and left some unlucky
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Tax audit. It’s a phrase that can momentarily stop the heart of even the most even-keeled taxpayer. The thought of having our income taxes reviewed by the government and potentially having to pay an untold amount of additional taxes and penalties is frightening to most people. If you’re in the middle of an audit or
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