Are tax liens a matter of public record?  If so, why?  The answer is, yes, a tax lien, such as a notice of federal tax lien filed by the Internal Revenue Service is made public.  The reasoning is the same as to why certain debts are made a matter of public record as it provides notice...Read More

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...Read More

IRS Form 8829 is used to calculate business use of the home expenses that can be claimed on your tax return.  The form looks at direct and indirect expenses and most expenses are taken on a pro-rata basis.  The video below has been prepared by tax attorney John McGuire to provide additional information regarding IRS...Read More

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...Read More

If you are being audited by the IRS, the IRS may request that you sign Form 872, which extends the amount of time the IRS has to assess you additional tax.  In essence, you are agreeing to extend the statute of limitations the IRS has to assess you additional tax.  Whether or not you agree to...Read More

What is collateral?  Typically, collateral would be property pledged as security for a loan or note.  For example, if a bank loaned me $25,000 I may use a car or house as collateral to secure the loan.  The video below discusses collateral. You can contact The McGuire Law Firm to speak with a tax attorney...Read More

There are certain requirements for the reporting of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, also referred to as FBAR.  Recently, I was asked, where did the Department of Treasury obtain authority to require such reporting and obtain information on certain accounts those holding signature authority or an interest in such account. The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)...Read More

When a business is purchased or sold, the acquisition could be through an asset purchase agreement.  Under an asset purchase agreement, the actual assets of the business are purchased.  This could include the inventory, accounts receivable, furniture, equipment, fixtures and intangible assets such as copyright or trademark rights, or patent rights & licenses.  An asset...Read More

A financial power of attorney can be a very useful document for many reasons and under different circumstances.  Many people will have their financial power of attorney prepared ad executed when they undergo their estate planning.  If you have questions relating to a financial power of attorney, other estate planning documents or estate planning questions...Read More

The City and County of Denver can assess and collect a use tax for the use and/or storage of certain tangible property.  The video below has been prepared by a tax attorney at The McGuire Law Firm to provide additional information regarding use tax.  You can contact The McGuire Law Firm to speak with a...Read More