Category: Tax Issues

Overcoming NY State Back Taxes: Relief and Consequences

24 August, 2024 | Offer in Compromise Tax Debt Tax Issues Tax Relief

Summary   New York State taxpayers who are unable to satisfy their tax payment or filing obligations may face consequences such as tax warrants, wage garnishment, asset seizure, and penalties. Relief options include requesting penalty abatement, setting up monthly payment plans, exploring the Offer-in-Compromise program, filing for Innocent Spouse Relief, and utilizing the Voluntary Disclosure Program. Appeals against tax assessments are also possible. Unpaid taxes resu... CONTINUE READING

Tax Attorney Free Consultation & What to Expect | NY Tax Attorney

14 August, 2024 | Tax Help Tax Issues

Summary   1. A free consultation with a tax attorney allows individuals to assess their needs, determine if they require an attorney, and evaluate the law firm's expertise and approach. 2. Law firms offer free consultations to attract potential clients and showcase their expertise. 3. Free consultations focus on getting to know the client's problems and goals. 4. To prepare effectively for a free consultation, individuals should gather relevant documents... CONTINUE READING

A Deep Dive Into Form 14653

22 July, 2024 | FBAR Tax Help Tax Issues

Living outside the United States while still a citizen can be challenging, as you still have legal obligations and requirements you must fulfill with the U.S. government. It’s easy to fall behind on tax filings and other legal obligations, and in fact, many people don’t even realize they have these obligations until they have lived abroad for years. Luckily, the IRS understands that errors resulting from non-willful co... CONTINUE READING

IRS Automated Collection System (ACS)

7 April, 2024 | Payment Plans tax collections Tax Help Tax Issues

What to Expect When the IRS's Automated System Tries to Collect Your Back Taxes If you have outstanding tax debts your account is typically sent to the IRS Automated Collection System (ACS). The ACS is a system used to manage the collection of outstanding IRS tax debts from individual taxpayers and businesses. If you have received a notice from IRS ACS and are unsure what to expect, here’s everything you need to know. What is the IRS Automated Collection System?... CONTINUE READING

Mastering Tax Filing: A Comprehensive Guide to Correcting Errors in Your Tax Return

27 January, 2024 | Tax Help Tax Issues

Introduction: Filing taxes annually is an inevitable task that often induces anxiety, compounded by the fear of making errors that can add an extra layer of stress. Despite one's diligent efforts, mistakes can manifest on a tax return, ranging from simple math miscalculations to more intricate issues. Swiftly addressing these errors is paramount to avoid potential repercussions. This article delves into the nuanced impact of tax errors and provides a co... CONTINUE READING

Tax Identity Theft and the IRS IP PIN

11 June, 2023 | Tax Help Tax Issues

Tax ID Theft It has been become very common to hear news about identity theft where confidential information is being stolen and used to steal a person’s money by taking over the identity of that person. Most often the start of that process begins when sensitive data is stolen by a data breach. There are many forms of identity theft. For tax purposes, this occurs when a person or entity obtains your social security... CONTINUE READING

What to Expect If You Receive IRS Notice CP14

3 June, 2023 | Tax Issues Tax Levy Tax Liens Tax Relief

If you don't pay your tax bill, you will eventually receive notice CP14. As of May 2023, the IRS has announced that it is going to be sending out millions of these notices. This is part of the agency's plan to ramp up collection activities after going relatively dormant during the COVID pandemic and its aftermath. The agency also plans to start sending more CP501 notices from its automated collection system. What does this m... CONTINUE READING

What Does IRS Notice CP2000 Mean? What to Do?

1 June, 2023 | Tax Issues Tax Laws Tax Notices

Taxpayer's Guide to IRS Notice CP2000 What to Expect if You Receive a Notice About Underreported Income The IRS sends out Notice CP2000 to taxpayers who have underreported their incomes. This notice makes changes to your tax return, and if you don't respond, you will incur a tax bill. Wondering what to expect? Not sure why you got this notice? Then, keep reading for an overview. To get help now, contact us at The Timothy S. Hart Law Group, P.C., toda... CONTINUE READING

How to Determine whether You are Resident Alien or Not for Taxes

10 October, 2022 | Tax Issues

The United States is known as an inclusive country. People from all over the world study, work and live in this country. As an international student or foreign worker, you may ask the question, what is my US tax status when I have income. Below I will give you a starting point when you ask this question or struggle with this issue. Resident alien or a Non-resident alien The first step in resolving this tax problem is to understand if you are a resident alien or a no... CONTINUE READING

What Happens If You Commit Tax Fraud? Possible Prison and Fines

Summary The punishment for tax fraud depends on the type of fraud committed and the specific law broken. Criminal tax fraud can lead to imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for corporations. Civil tax fraud leads to civil penalties of...