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<title>IRS Tax Penalties Explained: Why You Should Resolve Your Tax Debt This Tax Season</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:52:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows you're supposed to pay your taxes on time and in full, but you may not understand the actual penalties the Internal Revenue Service can levy if you fail to comply. This tax season, resolve any delinquent tax issues you have before the penalties threaten your income and property.]]></description>
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<title>8 Medical Expenses You Should NOT Deduct on Your Taxes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:28:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Adding up your medical expenses can be a difficult and time-consuming task. The Medical Expense is a great deduction, but there are a lot of rules and a lot of things you might think you can deduct but you can't. We actually see a lot of people trying to claim medical related expenses on their taxes that are not actually deductible. This is bad news because this creates red flags that will cause the IRS to audit you. ]]></description>
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<title>Are You Confused on How to File Your Back Taxes?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:34:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Almost every American is required by law to file their federal tax returns, but, that does not mean that everyone does. Lots of individuals procrastinate, misplace their records, or just forget to take action which can lead to problems with the IRS and even time in jail. Unfiled tax returns are a gigantic problem, but can take years to blow up. This can happen so fast that you will be left scared, humiliated, and mystified as to getting out of serious trouble for having unfiled returns. The excellent news you can learn how to file back taxes.]]></description>
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<title>So Exactly What Counts As a Home Office?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:12:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article we would like to take a look at a deduction that is confusing but valuable to tax payers. We will be talking about what can be considered a home office.]]></description>
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<title>Six Types of Deductible Continuing Education</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:10:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article we would like to talk about continuing your education as a business professional. There are many things you can do to learn more about your trade, and many of them are also tax deductible, so they can save you money in the long run. So let's talk about six types of continuing education that are deductible on your taxes.]]></description>
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<title>Recovering Business Losses With Net Operating Loss (NOL)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:10:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As everyone is aware, over the past few years our economy has been very unstable. Because of this many businesses have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some businesses have been able to cut back to survive, others have been able to borrow money to weather the storm and others have had to give up and go out of business. This has caused a tax situation that up until about 5 years ago was very uncommon. It is called a Net Operating Loss or NOL. A NOL is when your tax return shows your company has lost money for the year. This is very simple to figure out. All you have to do is add up your expenses and income. If your expenses are more than your income, you have got an NOL. NOL's, can be difficult to deal with. No one likes to loose money. But they can actually be turned around to benefit you in other tax years. Here is how.]]></description>
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<title>How To Remove A Wage Garnishment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:39:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you received a notice from the IRS that they will begin garnishing your paychecks in order to fulfill a tax liability that you have not paid? You are not alone. This collection action is one of the most effective tools the IRS has for collecting money owed to them. Legally, the IRS cannot garnish more than 25% of your weekly paycheck. If this is happening to you, or the IRS is threatening to do so, don't panic, there are things you can do to get it removed.]]></description>
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<title>How to Save Income Tax</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:10:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tax saving is an important concern and there are number of instruments available in the market that helps in achieving the desired tax benefits. Tax benefit schemes are available in the form of investment instruments and also in the form of insurance policies. Another form which is fast catching up with the investors is the health insurance plans]]></description>
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<title>Honey Vs. Vinegar: Align Your Goals With the IRS and Earn Some Leeway</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:41:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article I will be covering the importance of aligning your goals with those of the IRS. By understanding what the primary goals of the IRS are, and how to work with them, you will have a much better chance of getting the help you need in the process. If you want to soften the heart of an IRS agent and have them extend you some benefit of the doubt, then you should make it clear to the IRS that your goal is to simply become compliant.]]></description>
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<title>How Low Can You Go? Know Your Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP)</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:10:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP) is a term used by the IRS that refers to the amount of money they could get from you to pay off your IRS debts if they seized everything they could from you, garnished your wages, and levied your bank accounts and retirement savings plans.  It is the amount you could give the IRS if you sold off all of your assets, drained your bank accounts, took out loans, and gave them your extra income for the next several years.]]></description>
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<title>Knowing Is Half the Battle: Discovery Is Step 1 in an IRS Negotiation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:53:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've ever wondered if there is a secret file stored away in a government building somewhere with all your personal information - you're right. Well, kind of.]]></description>
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<title>Tax Relief Attorney - The Legal Professional For Tax Break Needs</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:44:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While tax relief attorneys are perhaps some of the lesser-known law professionals, they can provide important assistance in a person's tax filings. The article below provides a brief discussion about what tax break covers and how lawyers can get you these efficiently.]]></description>
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<title>Negotiating With the IRS: 6 Tips From a Tax Professional</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:36:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Negotiating with the IRS: 6 tips from a tax professional You know that feeling of stress that overwhelms you as you try and correctly fill out those confusing IRS forms during tax time? Well, that's nothing compared to the sinking feeling you get when a certified letter from the IRS shows up in your mailbox.]]></description>
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<title>Who Is The Best Tax Consultant Professional to Help Me With My Tax Problems?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:26:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tax consultants go by different names and titles. Of the various tax consultant professionals available to you, from qualified accountants, financial consultants, and CPAs, when dealing with issues that involve the IRS, what is the best tax consultant professional best suited to help with your tax problems? When a tax crisis hits, many simply call or go to their nearest CPA or accounting office for advice and tax help. In this article I explore why someone struggling with tax problems should seek help from an Enrolled Agent. Enrolled Agents are tax consultant professionals who are trained and qualified to practice before the IRS. Of all tax consultants available, Enrolled Agents represent the best choice when dealing with issues involving the IRS.]]></description>
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<title>Obtain Assistance From IRS Tax Lawyers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:23:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is not surprising that many people today fall behind their tax duties and other financial obligations. The global economic downfall has certainly impacted the lives of many Americans today. Thousands have lost good credit scores, face foreclosures, and have tax debt.]]></description>
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<title>Tax Deductions for Teachers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:16:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first tax deduction a teacher can take is a small one, it maxes out at $250. It is for Educator Expenses. These are for money you spend on your classroom.]]></description>
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<title>How You Can Benefit From Bookkeeping Training Courses</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:39:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you're just starting your career as a bookkeeper or trying to revive it, you'll definitely benefit much from bookkeeping training courses. The good news is that these courses are often very flexible and even the smallest of investments can surely enhance your career as well as your earning potential.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Tax Relief Programs - How to Get Enrolled</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:22:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The buzz is about a new IRS tax relief program for employers with independent contractors. The tax penalties are huge if you get caught. You can now get tax relief for a small charge and avoid thousands in penalties and interest.]]></description>
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<title>Taxation Woes? Your Tax Relief Attorney Comes To The Rescue</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:09:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dealing with tax and debt issues is easy when you have a tax relief attorney. They protect your rights as a working taxpayer and provide solutions so you can pay back what you owe based on your ability.]]></description>
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<title>Online VAT Training Courses: Meeting Modern Challenges in the European Business Scene</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:56:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Keeping staff updated on issues concerning VAT is among the most pressing challenges faced by today's businesses, particularly those operating throughout Europe, and perhaps the best way to face this challenge is to enroll key personnel in applicable VAT training courses. In an ideal business setting, accounting and finance staff are naturally knowledgeable, proactive, and confident in dealing with subjects such as cross-border VAT.]]></description>
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<title>Having Problems With PAYE? Tax Advice for Employees</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:57:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At one point or another, we're all bound to question the taxation system and seek tax advice appropriate for whatever situation we're in. The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system is one income tax payment program that almost every employee in the UK has to follow.]]></description>
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<title>Tax Advice for Selling a Home</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:12:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want good tax advice? Are you selling your home? If you are, hold your horses. You may not need tax advice at all as people selling their main home don't have to pay tax on the house.]]></description>
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<title>UK Non-Domiciled Urged to Seek Tax Advice</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:21:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A major accountancy firm has just recently urged non-domiciled people in the UK to seek tax advice on the country's taxation system. The main reason is that tax planning programs and other related opportunities may remain accessible for them.]]></description>
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<title>Listen to Tax Advice - Tax Issues Create Buzz After Huge Tax Gap Revealed</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:13:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When HMRC released information about the Tax Gap last week, experts started to give a lot of tax advice - all for good reason. The difference between the tax HMRC should have received and the actual amount...]]></description>
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<title>Clock Is Ticking - HMRC's New Tax Advice Is Deadline Reminder</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[HM Revenues and Customs or HMRC has been reminding people to start filing tax returns as the deadline for 2010 to 2011 paper returns is fast approaching. The tax returns in paper form have to be in by midnight of Monday, October 31, 2011.]]></description>
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<title>Want to File Your Tax Statements From Your Home? Doing It Over the Internet Is Legitimate Tax Advice</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:01:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This tax advice ought to get any one thrilled. You have two different ways to achieve this: either use a commercial application or use HMRC's absolutely free Self Assessment service. Be aware that a number of these computer programs are totally free whilst other people charge a payment. HMRC doesn't have all the tax return forms on-line, so you may need third-party software programs.]]></description>
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<title>Stop IRS Levy - Steps To Understanding, Then Ending IRS Collections</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:36:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An IRS levy is a legal seizure of your property by the IRS to satisfy a tax debt. It comes commonly as a wage levy or bank levy. Knowing which type of levy is crucial to its eventual release.]]></description>
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<title>Maintain Financial Records</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:05:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want good tax advice, this is something you shouldn't ignore. It pays to always keep records of your tax returns, tax credits and claim benefits. If you don't know how to go about recording your tax histories and other financial activities, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) offer these tips.]]></description>
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<title>Olympics Approaching - Landlords Should Heed Tax Advice</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:46:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Experts suggest that landlords start taking tax advice and preparing their properties for rent. Time flies so fast, and the 2012 Olympic Games, which will be held in London, is almost here. The excitement around the nation is rising with just around 300 days more to go.]]></description>
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<title>Stop IRS Levy Tips: The Different Types Of IRS Collections</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:06:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When one thinks about IRS collections, 2 common methods come to mind. An IRS levy and an IRS tax lein. Many believe these to be one and the same, however they are very different. An IRS levy is a seizure of personal assets to pay a tax liability, but tax lien protects and secures the IRS interest in your property and any rights to property.]]></description>
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<title>Stamrecht BV Set-Up for a Severance Payment to Save Income Tax</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:37:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Setting up a stamrecht bv (annuity company) when you receive a severance payment in The Netherlands is meant to postpone and ultimately save income tax. Setting up a stamrecht bv can be complicated when you do not have the necessary knowledge of the pertinent tax and company law. A stamrecht bv ("annuity company") is a limited company ("besloten vennootschap" or "bv") constituted according to Dutch law which has an annuity agreement with the former employee / owner.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Trust Fund Recovery Penalty - Who Can Be Held Responsible?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:40:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a former IRS Revenue Officer, I came across a large number of Trust Fund Recovery Penalty cases. The Trust Fund Penalty can and will have a damaging effect on taxpayers who are found to be responsible to pay these taxes.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Tax Debt Relief - Perfect Tax Relief</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:58:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Internal Revenue Services, or commonly known as IRS, is a tax collection agency that implements harsh actions and penalties on the people who turn out to be tax evaders. If you are in a condition that you have to deal with IRS, then you should consider some professional help.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Financial Statments Seen Through the Eyes IRS Agents</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:50:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a former IRS Agent and Instructor at the Regional Training Facility, please be aware that IRS Agents are trained to find errors and misstated facts on the financial statements turned over to IRS to settle collection cases. These financial statements are Forms 433A -which is used primarily by Revenue Officers out in the field, and Form 433F is used exclusively by the ASC Unit at the different IRS call centers.]]></description>
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<title>Offer In Compromise - How IRS Looks at the Offer - Former IRS Settlement Agent</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:38:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The IRS Offer-In-Compromise is a much talked about program and advertise as "Pennies on the Dollar. Approximately 52,000 "Offer-in-Compromise" are filed each year and that number will be rising at a record pace. OICs are worked only by an IRS Tax Specialist whose expertise is OIC. All the tax specialists are trained to scrutinize the OICs. The program has an acceptance rate of about 22%. Here is the key to having your OIC accepted.]]></description>
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<title>Owe IRS Back Taxes? How IRS Agents Look for Deception - Former IRS Agent, Instructor and Insider</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:34:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 10 years as an Instructor, there are a few acid tests Revenue Officers/Agents will use when working a taxpayers' case in their inventory. I also want to mention that when I was an instructor at the IRS, this was the first bit of instruction I would give to Revenue Officers coming on board. "Assume the taxpayers are lying."]]></description>
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<title>Bank Levies and Wage Garnishments - Get Immediate Tax Relief - Tax Tips From an IRS Insider</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:28:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a former IRS Agent and Revenue Officer, I am still an IRS insider and still have solid insider sources. When a taxpayer is faced with the filing of an IRS Tax Levy, immediate panic sets in and generally the taxpayer hasten to take care of the problem as quickly as possible. You can get immediate tax relief from Bank Levies or wage garnishment. You have to choose the right professional tax firm.]]></description>
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<title>3 Quick Ways To Stop IRS Levy Action</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:14:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An IRS levy is an aggressive action on the part of the IRS to get your attention. It is a legal seizure of your property to satisfy a tax debt. The IRS can levy your bank account, your wages and virtually any third party account or personal assets.]]></description>
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<title>Resolving a Payroll Tax Debt</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:08:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In light of the current economic slowdown and the tightening of credit, it is more common than ever for employers find themselves burdened with is unpaid payroll taxes. Business owners generally match the employment taxes withheld from their employees' pay checks and remit those to the IRS along with the standard federal and state tax withholdings.]]></description>
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<title>Release IRS Tax Levies - Bank Levy, Wage Garnishment - Get Immediate Releases</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:53:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being a former IRS Revenue Officer I know how to get levies released quickly. The following is the information you need to know about the process. You should always work with a tax professional to get the best possible deal with the IRS. Experience pays off.]]></description>
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<title>Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:35:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the majority of Americans receive a tax refund from the IRS every year, there are still many taxpayers who owe money and are unable to pay the amount all at once. For those individuals who struggle to pay their taxes, the IRS has announced a number of methods by which they can pay their bill.]]></description>
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<title>Expert Tax Guide to Wealth Extraction Strategies</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:17:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Taxation has been woven into the fabric of our society since the first city states flourished in Ancient Sumer. Whilst salaried workers can often do nothing about their tax liabilities, business owners can exercise choice in the way they extract wealth to minimise their tax liabilities. These include salaries, dividends, interest free loans, benefits, pensions, management fees and others.]]></description>
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<title>How the IRS and State Handle Tax Debt</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:23:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The IRS and the State Tax Agencies take tax debt serious and will go to great lengths to get them paid. Most taxpayers know that they will receive an IRS or state tax board notice immediately if they have any misstep with their returns. It should come as no surprise that the IRS and State Tax Agencies use a variety of methods to encourage taxpayers to adhere to all tax regulations.]]></description>
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<title>An In Depth Look At A Tax Levy</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:20:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between a Tax Lien and a Tax Levy? A tax lien is a claim against any one of a taxpayer's assets when the taxpayer has not paid, or made arrangements to pay, a tax debt. The lien gives the IRS or state tax agency that issues it priority over other creditors with respect to the identified property.]]></description>
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<title>How to Handle Tax Debt</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:31:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's economy, it's not unusual to have tax debt. This article provides some tips and pointers on how to handle it, including tax settlements.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Tax Deduction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:30:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you own any property that you rent out as investment? If yes, did you know that you can take advantage of tax deductions provided for owners of rental properties?]]></description>
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<title>Stop IRS Levy Action and Protect These 5 Assets</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:08:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An IRS levy is a legal seizure of property to satisfy a tax debt. It is attached to a taxpayer's personal property. Stopping an IRS levy can be a difficult task, but these tips will help point you in the right direction if you should face IRS collection.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Problem Solving - A Better Understanding of Your Notice From the IRS and What To Do About It</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:02:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before you get that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach after getting a notice or letter from the IRS, let's do some IRS problem solving about the 75 different letters and notices that you could get from the IRS. Perhaps It is an outline for Changes to a Tax Return, Overpayment (Notice number CP12)or a Reminder Notice letter ( Letter 3228(LT39). The important thing to remember is to stay calm.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Penalty Abatement Letter Requirements</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:15:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to fixing their IRS problem, one of the most common things people want is an abatement of their penalties and interest. I want to start with two precautions worth pointing out. First of all, note that there are no provisions within the law for the removal of interest charges unless they were accrued because you got bad advice from an IRS employee, which is extremely rare and extremely difficult to prove (write down everything when you talk to the IRS, by the way!)]]></description>
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<title>IRS Tax Liens - FAQs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:40:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here are some FAQ's on Tax Liens. This may help you better understand what tax liens are, why they are issued and how they can be released. Q: When a tax lien is placed on a property, how does someone know?...]]></description>
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<title>Tax Debt Settlement - IRS Innocent Spouse Relief</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:12:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Each individual is evenly responsible for all interest, penalties and tax debt settlement when a joint tax return is filed for that particular year. Regardless if the couple is divorced and the divorce decree states that only one of them is liable for any taxes owed, the states or IRS has the legal right to go after both individuals or just one for the tax amount that is owed.]]></description>
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<title>Strategies and Ideas For Dealing With Tax Debts: Collateral Agreements</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:13:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The second article in a three-part series on effective ways to use an Offer in Compromise to address tax liabilities owed to the IRS. This article details how to use the strategy of Collateral Agreements to address the tax liability in order to avoid additional fines, fees and penalties for failing to pay the amount owed.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Tax Trouble 101</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:21:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many Americans are finding themselves in debt with the IRS / State and don't know what to do. Your not alone, 10% of Americans have similar issues today. The goal here is to help you understand what to do now in order to resolve and deal with your tax issue.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Tax Liens - How to Remove Them From Your Credit Report</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:45:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You should immediately remove any IRS tax liens from your credit report as this can cause a lower credit score and leave you with poor credit ratings. IRS tax liens that remain on a credit report will cause difficulties when trying to apply for the following types of credit: Renting property Getting a mortgage Refinancing a mortgage A student loan A Car loan Credit cards Initiate the process of having the lien removed by validating the lien directly with the credit bureau. Send a letter of...]]></description>
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<title>Simple Trick For Slowing Down IRS Bank Account Levies</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:52:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When the IRS takes money out of your bank account directly, it hurts. For many people and businesses, this means the difference between making rent and putting food on the table...or not. This quick tip can help protect yourself from losing all the money you have to an IRS levy when you owe back taxes.]]></description>
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<title>Criteria For Removal of IRS Penalties</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:48:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you owe back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, the penalties and interest add up FAST! While the interest charges are not normally eligible for reduction, there are plenty of circumstances under which the IRS will reduce the penalties they charge you. These penalties can easily exceed half of what you owe, so understanding how to reduce your penalties is an important part of the tax debt relief process.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Wage Garnishments and the Taxpayer Advocate Service</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:21:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was recently contacted by a reader of my blog who has been forced into an awful position by the IRS. An IRS wage levy (aka wage garnishment) was taking the vast majority (nearly 80%!) of his paycheck.]]></description>
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<title>Tax Resolution Representative Options - CPAs Vs Enrolled Agents</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:10:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes time to select tax representation, you generally have three options: Attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents. Each of them brings something a little bit different to the table, and depending on the nature of your IRS problem, you will want to choose wisely. Different types of tax professionals have different areas of expertise within the broad spectrum of taxation.]]></description>
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<title>Options For Tax Debtors With Low Income, Low Assets, and Low Tax Debt</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:04:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A friend of a friend was recently referred to me for some help with a tax problem. This individual isn't rich, works a regular job for a paycheck, and simply got behind on personal income taxes. The situation is compounded by the possibility of some errors on the originally filed tax returns.]]></description>
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<title>3 Tips to Help Get the IRS Off Your Back</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:48:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When the IRS comes knocking, most people panic. Use these 3 simple tips to help resolve your IRS situation, rather than freak out.]]></description>
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<title>Strategies and Ideas For Dealing With Tax Debts: Effective Tax Administration (ETA)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:05:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[First article of three addressing the methods and strategies for submitting an Offer in Compromise (OIC) with the IRS to settle a tax liability. This article is written to help the taxpayer address their tax liability with the IRS without overburdening their individual financial situation.]]></description>
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<title>Quick Overview of Innocent Spouse Relief</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:47:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following article outlines the requirements and the procedures of filing an Innocent Spouse request. This is different from the Injured Spouse request in that your spouse had to have falsified information on your joint tax return when you did not know (or didn't have any reason to know) about the unreported tax that took place.]]></description>
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<title>Tax Payment Plans and Settlements For Those With Financial Hardship</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 09:51:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tax day has come and gone. What happens now to those who owe back taxes and are too financially strapped to pay them? The bad news is that the IRS will still come to collect from you. The good news is that there are options for those who cannot afford to pay their entire tax bill at once.]]></description>
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<title>How to Choose the Right Accountant for an IRS Issue</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 13:29:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After April 15th, some taxpayers realize that they made a big mistake by not reporting certain income on their tax return. They then have to decide which tax preparer to use to amend their tax return.]]></description>
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<title>Being Notified by the IRS That There Is an Error on Your Tax Return</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 16:01:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting a letter in the mail from the IRS can cause all types of fears for the taxpayer. But, it could simply be a minor tax return error that can be handled with limited to no penalty.]]></description>
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<title>Seeking Tax Resolution Services? Don't Get Cheated!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6286911</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6286911</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 09:32:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If your experiencing problems with back taxes, bank levies or wage garnishments chances are your looking for help and it's difficult to know who to trust. Choosing a firm to represent you before the IRS is a serious decision and requires some thought and research. Here are a few tips that may help you avoid getting cheated out of your hard earned money.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Business Considered a Hobby by the IRS?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 08:16:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Very frequently I get people asking me clarification on IRS rules that they heard from a friend, neighbor or colleague. Usually some part of the statement is true, but there is always more to the story or it may not apply to that person's specific situation. How many of you heard the statement, "You can't deduct a loss from business if it is more than 3 out of 5 years."? Well, this is not the entire truth. A person that conducts an activity for profit is allowed to deduct the expenses that are ordinary and necessary in that industry. If the expenses exceed the income, the amount can offset other income such as wages, interest or dividends. However, if your activity is a hobby, you cannot reduce your other income by the losses.]]></description>
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<title>Offer In Compromise - Tips From A Former IRS Agent-OIC Instructor</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6276264</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 10:38:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While there are many tips written about Offers in Compromise, few are from a former IRS Agent that taught Offers in Compromise at the IRS. Most of the tips I read are fairly accurate. The points I will bring to the table are told in light of how the IRS Agent, reviewer of Offers in Compromise, looks at a case.]]></description>
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<title>How To Choose The Right Help For Your Tax Problem</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 08:02:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dealing with a tax problem is never easy. Fortunately, there are various ways to get help. If you're looking to resolve your back tax problems, read up on these points first so you can make an informed decision.]]></description>
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<title>Settling Tax Problems Smoothly</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6260752</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 11:06:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every taxpayer faces Tax Problems at one point of his life or another. Some Tax Problems are just graver than others. For example, someone who's just having a hard time trying to file his mixed income tax obligations is definitely in a better boat that someone, let's say, who's already being hounded by the IRS because of delayed payments.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Bad Debt and How to Claim It On Your Taxes</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5785868</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 11:47:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the past couple of years, bad debts have become almost commonplace. Years ago we rarely ever saw a bad debt or theft loss on a tax return. But today, between the economy, fraudulent investments, and failing businesses, bad debts are everywhere.]]></description>
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<title>Using a Tax Attorney Vs A CPA</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 15:33:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I had trouble deciding whether to go with a tax attorney or CPA. Here's how I made my decision.]]></description>
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<title>Five Things to Do If You Get a Tax Lien</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 11:56:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A Federal or state tax lien is one of the significant steps in the tax collections process. If you've received one for your personal or business taxes, follow these five steps to ensure your resolution is the best possible outcome.]]></description>
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<title>Income Tax Representation - How Crucial Is It?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6238085</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 10:36:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you experiencing problems with the IRS? Do you owe back taxes? Are the penalties and interest piling up every day? Are you about to have your wages garnished or your bank account levied? Before you consider approaching the IRS on your own here are some things to consider.]]></description>
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<title>A Guide To Help You Understand Tax Debt</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6235151</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6235151</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 14:15:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you know the debt amount, try to calculate your income. Perfect calculation of your income will help you in getting out of the tax debt. Once you are clear with your income, it will be easier to come out of tax debt.]]></description>
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<title>Tax Debt Relief Strategies</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6224756</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6224756</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tax season can be a stressful time for us all. Between keeping track of all the paperwork, remembering to file on time and crossing your fingers that everything is correct, it's something we often want to get done with quickly. Unfortunately, there are cases where we may find ourselves owing quite a bit of money to the IRS.]]></description>
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<title>Debt Relief Solutions When You Can't Pay Your Debt To IRS Agents</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6212404</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:29:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's an all too common situation for the millions of Americans who are self employed, unemployed, or otherwise left to the sad state of owing more money on their income tax returns than they could readily pay on the dreaded April due date. Whether you'd decided to knowingly claim superfluous exemptions upon the tax forms given out at the workplace or simply made a mistake upon the (admittedly confusing) documents, there's no difference in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service, and, while this doesn't mean you're left without alternative, you wouldn't be wrong to worry about owing any significant...]]></description>
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<title>Having Problems With the IRS? Here Are Your Options</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6202342</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:30:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are having problems with the IRS you only have a few options. Don't take on the most efficient collection agency on the planet by yourself; hire someone to take on the IRS for you. When faced with mounting tax debt obtaining professional representation will not only keep you out of legal trouble it can save you thousands! It will be the best money you ever spend because it will give you back your life!]]></description>
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<title>Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6199130</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:26:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can I avoid income tax! The answer is simple, "you can't!" However, you can reduce the amount of tax you pay and keep more of your after tax dollars.]]></description>
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<title>Tax Resolution Specialist</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:55:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Selecting the right Tax Resolution Specialist to address your tax problems is vitally important. It can actually make you or break you. If you make the right choice, your IRS problems will be resolved, make the wrong choice and you're done for!]]></description>
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<title>Offer in Compromise - Settling Your Tax Debt</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6183830</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6183830</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:23:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have a serious tax problem? There are alternatives that will settle your tax debt and give you back your life. If you qualify you could settle your tax debt for much less than you owe. An offer in compromise could be the answer.]]></description>
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<title>Can't Pay Your Taxes? Here Are Your Options</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6176115</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6176115</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:31:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can't pay your taxes? Receiving notices from the IRS? Are they about to take your property? There are some options available to you, but you must know what they are in order to make an informed decision. This article will help.]]></description>
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<title>Obtain IRS Debt Relief And Avoid A Tax Penalty</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6180211</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6180211</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:17:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Given the tumultuous environment of today's economic climate, credit card debt and other (secured and unsecured) loans have become a commonplace occurrence, but the true extent of the overall problem is in reality even more troubling than typically understood. Yes, for a full accounting of the potential consequences, the financial burdens to consumers must also include the amount of taxes owed to the Internal Revenue Service each year. Recent governmental reports confirm that an average of nineteen percent of the taxpaying population owes some amount of past income tax obligations, be they unpaid debts following an improperly handled filing or...]]></description>
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<title>IRS Audits - 10 Red Flags That Can Lead To One</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6161658</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6161658</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:24:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Make sure you sign your return. Check for math errors All names should match the SSN on the return...]]></description>
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<title>Why Should You Hire A Tax Attorney?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6162521</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6162521</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:45:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Taxes are mandatory. The law stipulates that everyone must pay. Businesses must pay taxes to the IRS each quarter. From the standpoint of accounting, because of the in depth knowledge of taxation laws, taxpayers may need the expertise of a tax attorney when facing taxation with the IRS.]]></description>
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<title>Legally Avoiding Excessive Taxes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6152910</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6152910</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:24:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Taxes - no one likes to pay them. Tax rates keep going up and many of us see no improvement in our communities for the money we're putting in. However, tax evasion is illegal and the punishments are getting more severe every year. There is however a completely legal way to avoid paying taxes. This involves moving your business and residence to tax haven countries.]]></description>
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<title>Requesting Innocent Spouse Relief</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6152234</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6152234</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:13:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If the IRS is attempting to collect taxes from you as a result of erroneous items that your spouse included or excluded on your joint return you may be entitled to relief from that obligation. Innocent spouse relief can help you show the IRS that you were not responsible for the debt as the result of those erroneous items. Seek professional advice to help you through the process and reclaim your peace of mind.]]></description>
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<title>What Is an IRS Property Seizure and Why Do IRS Property Seizures Happen?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6149410</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6149410</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:39:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An IRS property seizure occurs when people or businesses owe the Internal Revenue Service money and have no way to pay it back or have not made an attempt to pay it back. It's typically the last step the IRS makes in an attempt to retrieve the money, and they can seize personal property, homes, cars, boats, stocks, bonds, funds and businesses to recover the money they are owed. The process tends to become complicated, but here is a simplified version of how an IRS property seizure works: ]]></description>
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<title>IRS Installment Agreements: A Viable Alternative</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6148475</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6148475</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:51:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you owe the IRS money but cannot pay, an installment agreement may be the answer. The IRS may allow you to pay out your debt over a period of time. Seeking professional representation can help avoid serious collection activity such as bank levies and other property seizures. Don't let the IRS take your property, explore all of your options.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Interest on Unpaid Taxes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6145448</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6145448</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:51:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is the IRS charging you interest on your outstanding tax balance? This article will help you understand how the IRS calculates and adds interest to your tax debt. Tax debt doesn't go away and only gets larger every day. Don't delay take action today and seek professional representation in order to avoid further IRS collection activity.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding the Penalty for Failure to Pay Federal Tax</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6138057</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6138057</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:12:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you find yourself unable to pay your federal tax obligation? The IRS will add penalties to the amount you owe if you cannot pay. These penalties will significantly increase the amount you owe so professional representation is the only way to ensure you are treated fairly by the IRS! Don't take on the IRS by yourself, it can be costly. Hire someone with the know how to eliminate IRS penalties and get back to living your life!]]></description>
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<title>Back Taxes Help: What Is an Offer in Compromise and What Does It Mean for My Tax Debt?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6134630</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6134630</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:52:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Back taxes can be a huge weight over your head. However, there are ways to get back tax relief, including an offer in compromise. Here we explore what an offer in compromise is and how it can help with your state or IRS back taxes.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding the Federal Failure to File Penalty</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:36:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have unfiled federal tax returns? Have you had penalties added to the federal taxes you owe? Understanding those penalties and how they affect the amount you owe can save you money. If penalties are piling up it may be time to seek professional representation. With the right representation you may be able to have those penalties removed.]]></description>
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<title>More Than Two-Third of Britons Unhappy About Budget 2011</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:23:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A recent mingle Trend revealed that two-thirds of the Brits say they will lose out thanks to the budget 2011. The older participants are more fearful about a negative impact of Osborne's reforms, while just over half of the 20-29 years are more positive about their financial situation, post-budget.]]></description>
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<title>IRS Tax Levy - This Is How The IRS Gets Their Levy Information On You</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:40:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a former IRS Agent and Instructor, I am asked all the time how and where does the IRS get their tax levy information? The answer is very simple and may surprise you. It comes from you. Yes, you usually give them your own tax levy information. The IRS does little to have to find it.]]></description>
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<title>Back Tax Resolution for Your Specific Circumstances: What Is Innocent Spouse Relief?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:55:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The IRS and several states have an option known as Innocent Spouse Relief to help individuals who have found themselves saddled with back tax debts associated with a husband or wife's filing error. Those who qualify for this plan can avoid paying potentially steep interest and fines.]]></description>
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<title>DIY Back Taxes Relief: Do You Really Need a Tax Attorney for Back Taxes Help?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:30:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you dealing with owed back taxes? Not sure if you can resolve the issue yourself or if you need to pay a tax attorney? Here's some basic advice regarding back tax help.]]></description>
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<title>Pay Off Back Taxes on Your Terms by Setting Up an Installment Agreement With Tax Authorities</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:51:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you owe back taxes, it can be daunting and sometimes impossible to pay the whole amount at once. However, you can set up a payment plan that will let you pay off your debt in installments so you don't have to shoulder the whole burden at one time.]]></description>
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<title>Interacting With the IRS During the Collection Process</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:00:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you facing a tax lien or levy? Obtaining competent representation with the IRS during the collection process can ensure that a settlement is fair to the taxpayer and allows the taxpayer to interact with the IRS through their representative and relieves them of the stress in dealing directly with one of the worlds most efficient tax administrators.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding IRS Federal Tax Levies and Liens</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:54:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you received notice of levy or liens from the IRS? Understanding the difference between the two can mean the difference in losing your property and keeping it.]]></description>
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