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IRS 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
Gregory McCauley, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 ta
Gregory McCauley, 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 Ide
Gregory McCauley, 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 waterfr
Gregory McCauley, 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 [&he
Gregory McCauley, Esq.•58 min readNov 7, 2016The Largest Tax Debt in History
Although this took place in 2007, it remains to date the largest amount owed in back taxes. Telecommunications mogul Walter Anderson was sentenced in 2007 for failing to pay a whopping $200 million in taxes to the IRS. Although in 1996 he earned over $126 million, his federal return showed only $67,
Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 7, 2016Owner of First Touch Payment Solutions Co. Has the Last Touch of His Worker’s Employment Taxes
A resident of Germantown, TN, Larry Thornton was sentenced to one year in prison and ordered to pay more than $10 million in restitution for failing to pay more than $8 million in employment taxes. Thornton owned 2 companies, First Touch Payment Solutions, a credit card processing company and Softwa
Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 4, 2016North Carolina Man Goes to Great Lengths Not to Pay IRS
Billy Floyd, of Monroe, NC was indicted on charges of interfering with the due administration of the Internal Revenue laws and filing false tax returns. It was alleged that Floyd filed amended tax returns for the years 2000-2002 showing his tax liability reduced to zero. In 2010 he again filed amend
Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 2, 2016
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Garnishment reversed next dayhelped me get through trying time ~ Lou
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Very close to final positive agreement ~ Daniel
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016They truly saved my life ~ Don
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Kept me out of jail
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Saved me over $75,000 ~ Lisa
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Greg was the best recommendation I ever received
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Saved my house and my sanity ~ Robert
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Excellent Communication ~ Holly F.
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Easy to work with ~ Brian M.
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016I can think of no one who could handle this situation better ~ Michael S.
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Outcome was better than I ever expected ~ Matt M.
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Outstanding job ~ Mark C.
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Gregory McCauley, Esq.•1 min readNov 1, 2016Helped me through a very difficult timeyou will not be disappointed ~ Crystal N.
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