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IRS Tax Tip 2015: Stay Vigilant Against Bogus IRS Scams

Tax scams take many different forms. Recently, the most common scams are phone calls and emails from thieves who pretend to be from the IRS. They use the IRS name, logo or a fake website to try to steal your money. They may try to steal your identity too. Here are several tips from the IRS to help you avoid being a victim of these tax scams: Continue reading

The IRS Fresh Start Program Helps Taxpayers Resolve Debts Easily

What’s the IRS Fresh Start Program?

The IRS Fresh Start Program was designed to help taxpayers with delinquent tax liabilities to both pay back their taxes, and avoid any liens being filed against them. The Fresh Start Program made changes to Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise (OIC), and tax lien filings. Continue reading

Tax Tips for Preparing an Offer in Compromise

An Offer in Compromise is an option offered by the IRS for resolving outstanding tax liabilities. Through an Offer in Compromise, an eligible taxpayer can resolve their outstanding tax liabilities for an amount less than the amount of their total liability.

Although you may hear many advertisements regarding Saving Pennies on the Dollar and promises of all your tax debts being written off, the actual process of preparing and receiving an accepted offer from the IRS is actually a much more complicated process. Continue reading

Should You Seek Professional Help For Your Tax Problem?

The question of should someone seek professional help is one that is constantly asked in society today. Usually this deals with a debilitating condition such as alcoholism, depression, and other mental health issues. However, knowing exactly when and where to seek professional help is sometimes overwhelming itself.
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Four Types Of Installment Agreements Help You Pay Tax Debts Monthly

If you’re financially unable to pay your tax debt immediately, you can make monthly payments through an installment agreement. As long as you pay your tax debt in full, you can reduce or eliminate your payment of penalties or interest, and avoid the fee associated with setting up the agreement. The IRS has four different types of installment agreements: guaranteed, streamlined, partial payment, and non-streamlined.
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Michigan Offer In Compromise Program

On January 1, 2015, the State of Michigan launched its new Offer in Compromise (OIC) program (learn more about OICs by clicking here). This program is designed to allow eligible taxpayers to compromise their current outstanding tax debts for an amount less than they owe. Both individuals and businesses are eligible to apply for this new program. Continue reading