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Question: I just received a letter form the IRS informing me they want to audit my 2014 income tax return. I really didn’t need this right now. What should I do? Answer: First, take a deep breath knowing there is expert help available to you. As part of the IRS’s audit process they’ll ask […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJan 3, 2017State of Oregon Tax Case Exposed Major Issues in the Department of Revenue
An Oregon woman, Krystle Marie Reyes received a state tax refund in the amount of $2.1 million in 2011 on her return where she claimed she had earned $3.5 million. On her previous 2 returns, for 2009 and 2010 she stated her income as less than $15,000. Reyes filed her return through Turbo Tax. Altho
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 30, 2016Scrap Metal Company Owner Tries to “Steel” from the IRS
Joseph Lee Scott Deardorff, of Kansas City, MO, owner and operator of Totally Recovery and Recycling, LLC, was indicted in October, 2016 on charges of willfully and intentionally evading taxes and hiding assets from the IRS. From 2010 to 2012, Deardorff had almost $500,000 in taxable income but fail
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 28, 2016Former IRS Revenue Officer Tries to Outsmart His Old Employer
A former revenue officer for the IRS, Henti Lucian Baird of Greensboro, NC, pleaded guilty in October, 2016 to one count of tax evasion and one count of corruptly endeavoring to impede the due administration of the internal revenue laws. Baird worked for the IRS for 12 years prior to starting his ow
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 26, 2016Washington State Accountant Sentenced for Tax Fraud
Roger Stadtmuller of Spokane, WA received a 15-month prison sentence and ordered to pay $400,000 in restitution to the IRS on charges of tax fraud. Stadtmueller filed false tax returns for his two businesses and under reported his income by $1.8 million. His attorney requested that he be given home
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 23, 2016Wisconsin Woman Scammed by Fake IRS Agent
A woman from Appleton, WI was taken for over $5,000 by a man in a uniform posing as a law enforcement agent, who threatened to arrest her if she didn’t pay what he claimed were back taxes. Prior to the man showing up at her door, the victim received repeated phone calls from someone claiming […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 21, 2016Lien vs. Levy
A lien is not a levy. There is a common misconception between the two. A lien, or Notice of Federal Tax Lien, secures the governments interest in your property when an individual fails to pay their tax obligations. While, a levy is when the property is seized or taken to pay the liability. If you […
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 19, 2016There is a lien on my house
A common misconception is that a Federal Tax Lien is on your house. Taxpayers often call our office and state that “the IRS has filed a lien on their house.” This is partially true, but is under inclusive. The lien is not only on your house, but it’s on all real property that you have […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 16, 2016Owner of The Sherwood Fund is the Opposite of Robin Hood
David Williams of Studio City, CA was sentenced in October, 2016 to 15 years in prison on charges of tax evasion and wire fraud. Williams, a licensed securities dealer and investment advisor, was the president of Morgan Peabody, a brokerage and investment firm. In the midst of his May 2015 jury tria
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 14, 2016IRS Lists Tax Practitioners (CPA's, EA's, Attorney's) Who Have Been Disciplined
If you are searching for representation before the IRS you should certainly do your homework to find the correct practitioner. It makes sense – everyone researches through Yelp or Google reviews which restaurants are the best, so why not do some research on the representative? The IRS now offers a c
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 13, 2016Celebrity Federal Tax Lien: NeNe Leakes
The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member NeNe Leakes, whose real name is Linnethia Monique Leakes, recently had a Federal Tax Lien filed against her in the amount of $824,366.01 in unpaid taxes for the 2014 tax year. As the Federal Tax Lien is of public record, this gives us the opportunity to
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•3 min readDec 12, 2016Celebrity Federal Tax Lien: TY DOLLA $IGN
The Internal Revenue Service recently filed a Federal Tax Lien against Tyrone William Griffin, Jr. known professionally as Ty Dolla $ign, an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Los Angeles, California. The IRS filed the Federal Tax Lien for 3 separate years: 2011 – $16,617.0
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 9, 2016Celebrity Federal Tax Lien: Nelly
The Internal Revenue Service, in August, filed a Federal Tax Lien against rap star Nelly for the 2013 tax year in the amount of $2,412,283. According to a Washington Post Article in September, the rappers fans rushed to his aid: The suggestion first came from SPIN, which did the math: In a best case
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 7, 2016Celebrity Federal Tax Lien: Rick Ross Owes IRS $5.7 Million
The IRS recently filed a Federal Tax Lien against rapper Rick Ross in the amount of $5.7 million for the tax years 2012-2014, according to TMZ. Billboard.com reports that Ross blames an "incorrect filing” by a “prior accountant” for the tax liability. The rapper’s reps shared the below statement, "I
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 6, 2016Hulk Hogan Settles $140 Million Gawker Verdict for $31 Million – IRS to Collect
Hulk Hogan recently settled his suit with Gawker for $31 million after four years of litigation. Hogan brought the invasion of privacy suit over Gawker’s posting of a Hogan sex tape. While a $31 million settlement seems like nice deal for Hogan, we cannot forget the legal fees and taxes owed to the
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 5, 20165 Tips to Avoid IRS Tax Scams
Recently scammers have been focusing on taxpayers. They find them as the low lying fruit and susceptible to deception. The reason being is that taxpayers often fear the IRS. The Treasure Inspector General for Tax Administration has received notice of over 736,000 attempts to scam taxpayers since Oct
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readDec 2, 2016Your IRS Questions Answered Here…
Question: I have a huge tax amount owing, the IRS is harassing me and I need help. I got a quote from another company at a much lower price. Why should I go with you? Answer: If someone quoted you a much lower fee, think about this: do you think an experienced tax attorney worth […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 1, 2016IRS Has 10 Year Statute To Collect
Generally speaking, the IRS has 10 years to collect on an unpaid tax liability. After this period, the tax liability is wiped from your account transcripts. This 10 year Statute of Limitations is often referred to as the "Collection Statute End Date" or CSED. The IRS does not go out of its way to le
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 25, 2016Important Links for Business Taxpayers
See below for a list of important links for businesses: Employers Tax Guide Make a Payroll Tax Deposit Make a Payment to the IRS for Back Taxes Learn About Federal Employment Taxes IRS Frequently Asked Questions for Businesses Tax Return Forms
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 23, 2016Important Links for Individual Taxpayers
See below for a list of important links for individual taxpayers: IRS Website Request an automatic 6-month extension to file Form 1040. Caution: The extension pertains to filing only, not payment of taxes due. Where to File Your IRS Tax Return Track your IRS Refund Make a Payment to the IRS IRS Freq
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 21, 2016IRS Notices for Late Filing
If you have not filed an income tax return for at least one year, the IRS may issue a letter inquiring about the omission. If you haven’t filed the tax return for a number of years, the IRS may prepare a “Substitute For Return” (SFR) using third-party information — such as your Form W-2 (wages) and
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readNov 18, 2016Local IRS Office Locations
If you are seeking face-to-face tax help, the IRS has Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) located across the country. Note that TACs are closed on federal holidays and generally operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit “Contact Your Local Office” on the IRS website to find the addresses and
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 16, 2016Where Is My Tax Refund?
If you want to check the status of your Federal tax refund, you can do it online, by telephone, or even with a smartphone application. The IRS provides a “Where’s My Refund?” online tool that tracks your tax refund by providing 3 simple alerts: Tax Return Received, Tax Refund Approved, and Tax Refun
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 14, 2016Recent Taxpayer Q&A
Question: I received a Notice of Federal Tax Lien via certified mail for unpaid back taxes and I’m scared and don’t know what to do. Can you help? Answer: Yes. A Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) is public record and is generally filed with the County Recorder where you reside. A federal tax […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 11, 2016IRS Phone Numbers
Do you have an issue with the IRS and cannot find the right phone number? See the list of IRS hotlines below: Tax Help Line for Individuals: 800-829-1040 Tax Help Line for Businesses: 800-829-4933 Order Tax Forms and Publications: 800-829-3676 Information Return Reporting: 866-455-7438 Employer Iden
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 9, 2016Ohio Man Sentenced for Four Counts of Tax Evasion
A Lakewood, OH resident, Thomas Klocker was sentenced to six months in prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.8 million in restitution to the IRS for claiming false write-offs and not declaring income. Kloker diverted funds from his metal sales business for his personal use to purchase a waterfront r
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 9, 2016All IRS Tax Notices Explained
This is a complete list breakdown of all notices you may receive from the IRS. Any notices from CP171 to CP220. "Control + F" to search this document. About us At McCauley Law Offices, P.C., our lawyers will find a solution to your tax problems, no matter how complex your IRS issue is. View our […]
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