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If you take mileage as a deduction on your income tax return, the IRS audit tip below may help you.  Many individuals will claim mileage as a non-reimbursed employee expense on Form 2106, or if self-employed, on a Schedule C, or the deduction may even be stated on another business income tax return.  Most individuals...
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Can the Internal Revenue Service refile a Notice of Federal Tax Lien?  This is a very important question if, in fact, the IRS has filed a tax lien on you or your business.  The answer, of which, greater detail is provided below, is yes, the IRS can refile a tax lien.  The article below has...
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Can I plead the 5th during the course of my communications with the Internal Revenue Service?  This is a common question I am asked by clients and taxpayers who may be under an IRS audit, IRS debt matter, or other related tax issues.  The article below has been prepared to provide general information regarding this...
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The article below has been prepared to act as an IRS Offer in Compromise resource page whereby individuals can obtain necessary information regarding an IRS Offer in Compromise.  Please note, this information is not legal advice and should not supplement the advice of a tax attorney or tax professional. What is an IRS Offer in...
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What is the Streamlined Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP)?  Simply put, the Streamlined OVDP is a program established by the IRS that may be considered “shortened” or “simpler” than the normal OVDP, and has a reduced or lesser penalty of 5% in comparison to the OVDP.  Certain criteria must be met to be eligible for...
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Taxpayers may receive a IRS Supporting Document Request from the Internal Revenue Service requesting supporting documents for certain items, issues or positions taken on a tax return.  Common issues of which the IRS would request a taxpayer support could be IRS Filing Status.  For example, if a taxpayer filed head of household, the IRS may...
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What is the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program?  Often referred to as the OVDP, this program was created to allow taxpayers with foreign financial accounts and interests to voluntarily disclose their interests for a reduced penalty.  Currently the foreign bank reporting requirements require that taxpayers with foreign financial accounts or interests report these interests when the...
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The IRS may issue Form 12257 after an appeals hearing.  Form 12257 provides a summary of the determination made by the IRS Appeals Office.  Further, by executing the form, you may be waiving certain rights regarding the issue and matter at hand and thus it is important that you agree with the determination made by...
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FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) has recently been investigating and examining businesses involved with virtual currencies such as Bitcoin.  In fact, on May 5, 2015, FinCEN announced the first civil enforcement action stemming from a virtual currency provider.  FinCEN and the United States Attorney General Office for the Northern District of California assessed a $700,000...
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The filing of a federal tax lien by the Internal Revenue Service creates many issues and questions when property is held jointly.  Related issues can arise when the Internal Revenue Service files a tax lien against a party, and the party holds an interest in property but the other owners of the property have no...
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