One frequently asked question on the internet about tax attorneys is "how much does an IRS lawyer cost?" Of course, we can't hire a lawyer that works for the IRS, but the intent behind the question is clear; how much does it cost to hire an attorney to represent you against the … [Read more...]
Currently Non-Collectible Status with the California FTB
California’s Franchise Tax Board (FTB) offers an option to delay the payment of delinquent taxes for those suffering from financial hardship. This option is termed currently non-collectible and is similar in principle to the ‘currently non-collectible status’ of the IRS. Both are … [Read more...]
Form 8857: The Ultimate Tool to Jumpstart The Administrative Process for Innocent Spouse Relief
If you believe that your former spouse should be accountable for tax liability incurred during the marriage, you may want to pursue relief from the joint tax liability. One avenue for achieving relief from a joint tax liability incurred during a marriage is by filing Form 8857, … [Read more...]
What Is The Policy Behind The Offer in Compromise?
Sometimes people in tax debt wonder why the IRS would even accept an offer in compromise. After all, the IRS can garnish wages, levy bank accounts, and record tax liens for as long as it takes to collect back taxes. With such power, why should the IRS accept less than the … [Read more...]
What Is Collection Due Process? (CDP)
There was a time when Congress felt that the IRS had gone too far in its collection activities and needed additional judicial oversight. This concern with IRS collections prompted Collection Due Process (CDP) which came into existence in the Restructuring and Reform Act (RRA … [Read more...]