Southern California Tax Relief Services
IRS tax Relief, FTB tax Relief, BOE tax Relief, EDD tax relief
At Mike Habib, EA, a SoCal tax firm, we understand that being notified that your tax return is being challenged by the IRS or the FTB can be scary. When you are faced with an audit, or a collection action, [...]

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Tax Problems – Tax Problem Resolution

When tax problems occur, it can be difficult to hide from the IRS. Being familiar with these tax problems allow you to recognize them as soon as they occur. Whether you are an individual or a business entity, make sure that you are aware of these common problems regarding taxes.
Payroll [...]

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IRS Tax Levy – How to release federal tax liens and levies
Taxpayers have the right to appeal the IRS’ filing of a notice of a tax lien in the public record and petition for release. If filed in error, the IRS must release the lien and state that the lien was erroneous. The request for [...]

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Getting to Grips with Wage Garnishment
Have you ever heard of a wage garnishment? If you haven’t, and you are responsible for paying the IRS what you owe them, then you should read on! If you’re in a position where you owe the IRS money already, then you shouldn’t just read on, but take note because [...]

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IRS wage garnishment levy and IRS bank levy tax relief
Collecting tax revenue in the face of recession has been – and will continue to be – a challenge for the IRS. There is an increase in the number of taxpayers unable to pay their back taxes due to loss of main income and other such [...]

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TIGTA audits effectiveness of the Federal Payment Levy Program [Audit Report No. 2009-40-031]:

Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief & Tax Problem Resolution

An IRS program to collect delinquent taxes through the use of levies needs some changes in order to reduce taxpayer burden, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) said in [...]

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No More Tax Problems in 2009

Mike Habib, EA

Here is a New Year resolution you can’t afford to ignore… No more tax problems!! Yes, you can get rid of your tax problems in 2009.

You can solve your tax problems and get tax relief through our tax resolution services. You can finally get a [...]

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IRS explains how to collect from sole member of LLC law firm
Chief Counsel Advice 200836002

In Chief Counsel Advice (CCA), IRS has concluded that a levy served on a limited liability company (LLC) will attach to property or rights to property belonging to the LLC’s sole owner. He practiced law and received income from [...]

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LLC may receive continuous wage levy on owner

Chief Counsel Advice 200835030

A new IRS Chief Counsel Advice (CCA) says that a limited liability company (LLC) may be required to honor a continuous wage levy on salary and wage payments to its sole owner. [Note:  The CCA may not be used or cited as precedent.]
Facts. [...]

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Do you have back tax returns that are Unfiled? Are you missing the records and forms necessary to file your tax returns?
The IRS will not allow you to file an offer in compromise or get an installment agreement if you are not current on filing your back tax returns.
If you have a refund coming to you and you file more than 3 years past the due date, the IRS will keep the refund.

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Tax Problem Resolution Services
I specialize in resolving tax problems for individuals, small-size companies, mid-size companies, and fortune 1,000 companies. I represent individuals and businesses before the IRS and any taxing authority, therefore the taxpayer does not have to deal with the IRS directly.
Mike Habib, EA
IRS strengthened enforcement policies, along with their new and complex tax [...]

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TIGTA report “Trends in Compliance Year Activities Through Fiscal Year 2007″ [Audit Report No. 2008-30-095]:
Fiscal year 2007 marked another period of improvement in IRS’s compliance activities, continuing an eight-year period of upward trends in such endeavors, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) said in a new audit.
Many enforcement activities continued to [...]

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Tax Problem Solver – Why You Need Professional Help
Tax problems come in different forms; IRS tax problems, State tax problems, and Sales tax problems. Tax authorities are constantly increasing their tax enforcement efforts through tax collection and tax audit.
When taxpayers receive the dreaded tax notice that their tax return or their business is going [...]

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TIGTA issues statutory review of IRS compliance with legal guidelines when issuing levies [ Audit Report No. 2008-30-097 ]:
During the process of issuing levies, IRS has been complying with legal guidelines regarding proper notification and the protection of taxpayer rights, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) reported in a recent audit.
The agency [...]

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Truckers Tax Relief – Are you a truck driver with tax problems?
If you’re a truck driver and owe the IRS, you’re better off resolving your tax debt now. As you know, tax problems do not go away by themselves! Stop your IRS wage garnishment today, stop your IRS bank levy today, and release your [...]

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IRS Has $1.2 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2004 Tax Return
Mike Habib, EA
MyIRSTaxRelief.com
IRS-2008-46, March 19, 2008
IRS WASHINGTON — Unclaimed refunds totaling approximately $1.2 billion are awaiting about 1.3 million people who failed to file a federal income tax return for 2004, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. However, to collect the [...]

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If you owe the IRS, you’re better off resolving your tax debt now. As you know, tax problems do not go away by themselves! Stop IRS wage garnishment today, stop IRS bank levy today, and release IRS tax lien today.
As you can see from the statement below by Mr. Douglas H. Shulman, [...]

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How to compare tax relief and resolution service companies?
Customer…Beware!

How To Keep From Getting Ripped Off?
Many “Tax Negotiation” companies out there will absolutely rip you off. These unscrupulous firms will take your money regardless of whether they can help you or not. They’ll lie to you and tell you they can [...]

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Want to stop a wage levy or a bank levy? Read on….
Mike Habib, EA
If you have not noticed, the IRS is getting more aggressive in their collection, and audit activities. Enforcement actions is at its highest level for years now!
Here is the scoop directly from the IRS
Fiscal Year 2007 Enforcement and Services Results
The IRS continues [...]

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Final substitute return regs adopt temporary and proposed regs with one minor changeT.D. 9380, 2/12/2008; Reg. § 301.6020-1
Mike Habib, EA
In 2005, IRS issued temporary (also issued as proposed regs) that broadened the scope of when IRS-prepared substitute returns (SFR) are valid. Specifically, the temporary regs provide that a document or set of documents (including a [...]

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How to handle the IRS at your Front Door? Is a Revenue Officer or a Revenue Agent visiting you soon?
If you find yourself face to face with an IRS Agent (Revenue Officer for collection issues, or Revenue Agent for audit and examination issues), at your front door you must remember to avoid these common mistakes:
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IRS Tax Penalties, type of IRS tax penalties, options to address your IRS tax penalty and more…

The IRS has over 148 different types of penalties. And boy do they love to hand them out. The worst part is that the IRS also charges interest and additional penalties on the original penalty.

So you must try [...]

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Mortgage Tax Debt Relief, AMT Relief – why you need professional tax advice

AMT relief. In general terms, to find out if you owe alternative minimum tax (AMT), you start with regular taxable income, modify it with various adjustments and preferences (such as add-backs for property and income tax deductions and dependency exemptions), and then subtract [...]

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Nothing strikes terror in the heart of American taxpayers quite like finding a letter in the mailbox from the IRS! In an effort to help you avoid that unpleasant scenario, provided below are examples of some common pitfalls to avoid if you don’t want the IRS lining up to be your new pen pal.
It’s surprising [...]

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You’ve just picked up your mail and … uh oh, there among the ads, bills and too numerous offerings for credit cards is that official looking letter from the Internal Revenue Service. A feeling of dread comes over you…but don’t panic or toss it, and please DO open it. It might even [...]

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Has it been awhile since you filed a tax return? Feeling guilty? Scared? Don’t know what to do? Do you even need to file?
Many people become non-filers each year for a number of reasons. They lose the paperwork, they couldn’t pay, or they forgot about it. Sometimes illness, family crisis or depression plays [...]

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Facing an ever more aggressive Internal Revenue Service, Americans with tax debts should start 2008 with a fresh start and finally get rid of their looming tax problem(s).
Are you asking yourself … If i have tax problems who should I contact?
In case you hadn’t noticed, the taxman is after you.
2005 proved to be a year [...]

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