Last week, the Internal Revenue Service released its annual Criminal Investigation report for 2016, detailing the number and type of investigations, recommended prosecutions and federal sentences obtained against those accused of tax crimes. While the total number may...
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Know your rights as a taxpayer in the US
Folks across Atlanta are starting to receive W-2s and other tax documentation so they can file their returns in the next few months. As people prepare their taxes, it can become clear very quickly that no matter how many times you go through tax season, it never seems...
Looking at the IRS appeals process and expedited resolution of tax controversies, P.2
Previously, we began looking at the IRS appeals process and how the Fast Track Mediation Program fits within that overall process. The IRS appeals process is important because most disputes can be solved through it. Taxpayers do have the right to bypass the appeals...
Victim of a data breach? How to limit its impact
If you have been following our blog, you know that there are several reasons for filing your taxes early in the tax season: to ensure the security of your tax return and to promote peace of mind. Unfortunately, no matter how early you file or how many sensitive...
3 reasons to talk to an attorney if you are facing tax problems
When people hear about someone facing tax problems, they often make some unflattering assumptions about that person. They might think he or she broke the law or is trying to cheat others or the system. These assumptions can make people feel embarrassed and ashamed to...
Identity theft and your taxes: Prevent yourself from becoming a victim.
2016 is shaping up to be a busy year for you and your family. Your responsibilities to your children, job and house never seem to lessen. Although autumn is just beginning, you know that Christmas and New Year's Day will arrive in a blink after Halloween. When those...
Taking a gamble with the IRS? You could lose big
When you are filing your taxes, you are likely focused on reporting your income, itemizing your deductions and reporting any other money that comes in or goes out. However, it can be easy to forget some of these transactions, particularly when they were infrequent or...
Does the IRS ever offer relief from penalties?
People often assume federal agencies like the IRS are ruthless and impossible to deal with when and if an issue arises. However, while it can undoubtedly be frustrating to figure out problems with the IRS, it is not impossible, particularly if you know your rights and...
Don’t fall victim to IRS scams
One of the more frightening calls a person can receive is one from a government agent. For instance, a call from someone at the IRS can immediately send you into a panic. In the event that you are contacted by someone from the IRS, it will be crucial that you take...
Do you need to amend your tax return?
For a lot of Americans, the tax return deadline came and went without incident. For many, their returns were much like they always are: straightforward and relatively easy to file. But for some individuals, the process may not have been so simple. The arrival of late...
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