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IRS to improve OIC according to reports
The Internal Revenue Service has taken steps to improve the offer in compromise process for both taxpayers and the IRS, but it can still do more, according to a new report. An OIC is an agreement between a taxpayer and the IRS that settles a tax liability for a payment of less than the full […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readOct 24, 2016Interesting IRS Historical Fact Of The Month
In 1952, the IRS (which was known at the time as the Bureau of Internal Revenue) had a tax collector position where the employee’s only responsibility was to read newspapers and magazines for stories that might catch people evading paying taxes. Upon reading an article in the New York Times about a
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readOct 23, 2016Private collections agencies pursue liens aggressively
If there's a lien on your home or other property, it's best to address it right away. That's because municipal governments are increasing turning to private collections agencies to recover unpaid property taxes. These private collections agencies often use more aggressive and punitive tactics than t
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readOct 19, 2016Does Trump have to reveal his income tax returns?
There is no requirement that a person running for public office has to make their income tax returns public. Presidential candidates must file financial disclosure records, which describe their income and assets, but financial disclosure records do not reveal how much a person paid in taxes. Accordi
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readOct 19, 2016
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Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readOct 18, 2016Beware of charity scams related to the Orlando shooting
As if the horrific recent shooting at an Orlando nightclub wasn't bad enough, the IRS is now warning of potential scams that aim to take advantage of people's desire to help the victims and victims' families. According to the IRS web site, people wishing to make contributions to charitable organizat
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readAug 19, 2016Can you discharge tax liens in bankruptcy?
There are certain types of tax debt that, under certain circumstances, can be discharged in a bankruptcy filing. However, if a tax lien existed on your property before you filed for bankruptcy, the lien will remain, even if you are no longer required to repay the tax debt in question as a result of
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJul 19, 2016Offshore tax havens create a "finance curse"
With tax shelters now under scrutiny as a result of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), much of the criticism of offshore accounts has been focused on recouping lost federal tax revenue. But according to a recent article in The Atlantic, offshore tax havens appear to be similarly damagin
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJun 19, 2016Bill providing protection against IRS asset seizure advances
A bipartisan bill that would require the IRS to provide evidence of illegal activity before seizing assets has passed the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. Hundreds of taxpayers who have had assets seized between October 2009 and October 2014, when IRS seizure and forfeiture ac
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJun 19, 2016Keep your property off the IRS auction list
The IRS has its own kind of Craigslist. But instead of selling its own used items to strangers over the internet, the IRS auctions off property that has been seized to compensate for unpaid taxes. Need a new car, some antiques, some silver coins or a diamond necklace? Maybe you've been hoping to mak
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 19, 2016Beware of jointly owned property
If you own a property with a spouse, an IRS lien affects both of you. Technically your spouse's lien would only apply to their portion of ownership in the property, but in reality a lien on a property is a barrier to its sale. You personally may be free of the lien, but until your […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 19, 2016Not paying is better than not filing
This year's tax deadline has come and gone, and hopefully you've filed your taxes by now; or at least filed for an extension. If you've avoided filing this year out of an inability to pay, however, it's worth knowing that not filing your tax return will cost you much more in the long run than […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readFeb 19, 2016How to Survive IRS Audit
So you filed your tax returns and thought all was well only to receive an audit letter from the IRS. The key in dealing with this is to first and foremost remain calm. Many taxpayers contact our office in a frantic state after receiving this letter. Below you will find a series of steps to […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readFeb 2, 2016Are offshore bank accounts illegal?
As the "Panama Papers" story continues to unfold, the extent of the offshore bank accounts set up by Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca is becoming increasingly clear. To date, leaked documents show that the firm has created almost 215,000 shell companies for about 14,000 wealthy and powerful clien
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJan 19, 2016Showing 811–825 of 825 articles
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