Did you receive an IRS Notice of Deficiency in the mail? What is an IRS Notice of Deficiency and is this important? If you have received an IRS Notice of Deficiency you are facing immediate modification of prior tax returns, and exposure to IRS collection tactics. The IRS Notice of...
Come Into Compliance with IRS and FBAR Reporting
What should you do if you need to come into compliance with IRS and FBAR reporting? There are 3 options for coming into compliance with your obligation to report offshore asset holdings: The Voluntary Disclosure Practice or VDP, the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures or SFCP, or the delinquent FBAR and...
Fraud or False Information on a Tax Return
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...
Why Do You Need a San Diego IRS Audit Lawyer
Why do you need a San Diego IRS audit lawyer? If you have been notified of an IRS audit through a notification letter take a deep breath. It is possible to keep the IRS in check, and come out of an audit with a "no changes" letter. Work with a...
Do Not Handle an IRS Revenue Officer Interview Request on Your Own
Have you been contacted by an IRS revenue officer? You should not attempt to handle an IRS revenue officer interview request on your own. If you have received a notification in the mail requesting an IRS Revenue Officer Interview you should contact Allen Barron immediately or call today to schedule...
Don’t Panic if You Are Contacted for an IRS Audit in San Diego
Don’t panic if you are contacted for an IRS audit in San Diego. You need to know your rights and have a strategy for your IRS audit. The Internal Revenue Service sends a letter, informing you that you are being audited. No, this isn't a bad dream -- it's really...
What is the IRS Audit Statute of Limitations
What is the IRS audit statute of limitations? Is there a time limit placed upon the IRS when it comes to auditing your tax returns or collections of tax related debt? The answer is "yes" and this time limit is known as a "Statute of Limitations." Traditionally, the IRS Statute...
What If I Get Audited by the IRS or the FTB?
What should I do if I get audited by the IRS or the FTB? Better yet, what can I do to avoid a tax audit altogether? It's a fear that we all share come tax Day: what if I get audited? We don't necessarily fear an audit because we think...
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...