Could the IRS Fresh Start Program Help You?

The Fresh Start program is a system where the Offer In Compromise (OIC) was reformed to make it easier for those in tax debt to write off much of their debts and get a fresh start. In 2011 the federal government came to the understanding that thousands of people with tax debt to the IRS […]

2 New Tax Scams – Sit Up and Take Note!

The IRS has given warning of two new tax scams where criminals are illegally taking money from people, pretending to be from government agencies. The first is rather worrying – a letter sent through the US Postal Service. The other are calls and emails purporting to be from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). Let’s look […]

Evangelist Takes M&E Allowances Too Far!

A Catholic evangelist was refused nearly $40,000 in tax deductions as the Tax Court judge felt that he benefited personally from the spending and not the nonprofit he is working with. Annapolis Md resident Robert Oliveri crisscrossed the United States, preaching the Word of God to whomever he meets. Marketwatch reports, he “evangelizes individuals he […]

In Tax Debt? Beware Tax Collection Scammers!

Fake tax collection scammers have made more than $70 million a year stealing money from people in the United States. If you are in tax debt and worry about the IRS coming for you, here’s a guide to making sure the money you owe goes to the Treasury and not some gangster. Types of scam […]

If You Are In Serious Tax Debt You Could Lose Your Passport

The IRS has recently issued a statement reminding Americans that you could have your passport revoked if you have a delinquent tax bill of $52,000 or more. If you are applying for a passport then this process could be stopped too. How does the IRS stop passports? Under a 2015 tax regulation if someone owes […]

How To Stop A Wage Garnishment

Wage garnishments are one way that the IRS can use to force you to pay a delinquent tax debt. They can be up to 25% of your disposable income and will restrict how much you have to spend every month. Let’s look at what wage garnishments are and how to stop them. What is a […]

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