What happens if you are accused by the IRS, the FTB or another California tax agency regarding fraud or false information on a tax return? The short answer is simple: fraud and false information on a tax return is considered to be a misrepresentation of income which can and will...
What is the Difference Between an IRS Levy and a Lien?
What is the difference between an IRS levy and a lien? In the simplest of terms, the difference between a levy and a lien is that a levy actually takes property or money from your account(s) to pay for the tax debt you owe while a lien creates a legal...
Many Penalties Accrue When You Fail to File Taxes
Did you know that many penalties accrue when you fail to file taxes? Imagine that you are filing your taxes, and during the course of filing these taxes you discover that you will actually owe the Internal Revenue Service some money. No refund for you -- instead, you have yourself...
Is it Easy to Get the IRS to Agree to an Offer in Compromise
Is it easy to get the IRS to agree to an offer in compromise? The IRS is not in the business of settling tax debt for pennies on the dollar. In fact, the idea promoted on the TV and radio that it is easy to complete an IRS offer in...
How Can We Help Taxpayers to Receive IRS Penalty Abatement
How can Allen Barron help US, California and San Diego taxpayers to receive IRS penalty abatement? How can IRS penalty abatement substantially reduce what you owe to the IRS? There are several reasons why you should not have to pay the draconian penalties the IRS adds to many US taxpayer's...
Prompt Action is Necessary When Facing an IRS Levy
Have you received a notice from the IRS regarding back taxes and an intent to levy your business and/or personal accounts? Prompt action is necessary when facing an IRS levy. When a person has a tax debt regarding federal taxes, they could be subject to many different Internal Revenue Service...
Dealing with the IRS on Back Taxes
How should you handle communications when you’re dealing with the IRS on back taxes? Let's say that you owe the IRS $10,00 for back taxes. This is the first time that you have been at odds with the IRS, so you have no idea what to do -- as is...
Is Your Home or Business at Risk During a Tax Collection Process?
Is your home or business at risk during a tax collection process? Let's say that the IRS informed you that you owe the agency money for back taxes or tax debt. This isn't exactly rare, but it isn't exactly common either. When you are informed, it will likely take some...
Tax Audits Liens and Levies
We are often asked about tax audits liens and levies. When you are delinquent on your taxes, there are a number of severe penalties with which you can be hit. The three types of penalties that you have probably heard about are tax audits, tax liens and levies. We've talked...