Recent 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 […]

IRS 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 Identification Numbers (EINs): 800-829-4933 Help Line for Tax Exempt and […]

Ohio 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 residence, maintain his luxury yacht […]