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Franchise Tax Board Audit Tips

Franchise Tax Board audits can be particularly troubling for taxpayers. In this series, I discuss many of the tactics I use as an attorney to guide you.
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What is the Taxpayer Advocate?

The IRS taxpayer advocate is a separate IRS division charged with representing taxpayers in their disputes before the Service. Click here to read more.
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IRS Taxpayer Advocate – What it Does

The IRS taxpayer advocate is a separate division of the IRS that acts as a third party to help taxpayers resolve their issues with the Service. Read more.
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Who Qualifies for Legal Aid – Part One

This article answers the important question of who qualifies for free legal aid and how legal aid can be obtained. I encourage you to read more about this.
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Who Qualifies for IRS Legal Aid?

IRS legal aid may be available to you if you meet certain types of criteria. I would encourage you to read this post if you feel that you may qualify.
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S Corporation Reasonable Compensation

S Corporation reasonable compensation is a hot topic within the IRS right now. It is important to pay yourself a reasonable compensation for your business.
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IRS Innocent Spouse Relief Rules

It is important to be familiar with the IRS innocent spouse relief rules and the other provisions governing IRS innocent spouse relief. This explains more.
IRS audit defense guide — Brotman Law

IRS Innocent Spouse Relief Requirements

There are several IRS innocent spouse relief requirements that you should be aware of if you plan on filing for IRS innocent spouse relief. Click here.
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IRS National Standards

IRS has developed IRS national standards as a guide for taxpayers responsible for resolving their tax liabilities. This governs allowable living expense
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Income and Expense Table and Future Income

The IRS income and expense table is what the IRS uses in part to determine the collectibility of a taxpayer. This article will hlep you understand more.
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IRS Offer in Compromise Rules

There are several IRS offer in compromise rules that govern IRS offers in compromise and that taxpayers should be aware of. Click here to learn more.
IRS audit defense guide — Brotman Law

IRS Financial Analysis

IRS financial analysis is a difficult topic that is not easily understood by taxpayers. Here, I help to break down how the IRS conducts financial analysis.
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IRS Form 433-A Breakdown

The IRS Form 433-A is used by the IRS to determine taxpayer collectibility by examining their assets and income potential. This article further explains.
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Offer in Compromise Requirements

There are many requirements for an IRS offer in compromise. This will assist in understanding all of the different IRS offers in compromise requirements.
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Pros and Cons of Offer In Compromise

You must weigh each of the pros and cons of offer in compromise before deciding whether or not to pursue an offer in compromise.
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What is an Offer in Compromise?

Agreement between the taxpayer & Internal Revenue Service outlining and settling the taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the current balance due owed.
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Abuses of the IRS Offer in Compromise Process

Read our blog on abuses face while the IRS Offer during Compromise Process
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What to Do If the IRS Rejects Your Installment Agreement

Get information about the IRS Rejections on your Installment Agreement.
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Installment Agreement Default: What to do

IRS installment agreement defaults are potentially serious and can subject taxpayers to adverse collection activity. Here's what to do in case you default.
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Form 9465 and Form 433-F

Installment Agreement request and Collection Information Statment.
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More about IRS Installment Agreements

Today we discuss some of the specifics of an IRS installment agreement and that taxpayers should be aware of when setting up an IRS installment agreement.
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Streamlined Installment Agreement

This article is based on how the agreement helps taxpayers catch up on their back taxes.
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Automatic IRS Installment Agreement

This article discusses the installation of IRS Agreement automatically.
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What is an IRS Installment Agreement?

Read to know more about the agreements on installments.
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Releasing a Levy While in Currently Not Collectible Status

A levy can be released while a taxpayer is in currently not collectible status. Read this blog on releasing a levy in Brotman Law.
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IRS Currently Not Collectible Status – Part Three

To obtain not collectible status, you will need to consider addressing your concerns with a tax attorney. Read this article to know more.
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IRS Currently Not Collectible Status – Part Two

Read more about the pros and cons of Non Collectible status of the taxpayer's ability to pay tax part two of this blog.
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IRS Currently Not Collectible

The decision the IRS takes in concluding that a taxpayer has no ability to pay their annual federal income taxes. Read to know more about non-collectible.
IRS audit defense guide — Brotman Law

Is Bankruptcy an Option?

Filing for bankruptcy is an indication to your creditors that you are unable to repay your debts. Read this article to decide if Bankruptcy is an option.
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How to Pay Your Taxes

Read about How you should Pay your Taxes in Brotman Law.
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Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy – Part Four

This article is part four of discharging the taxes during bankruptcy.
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Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy – Part Three

This article is the continuations of taxes that can be discharged during bankruptcy. Read to know more about how to discharge taxes.
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Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy – Part Two

Read this article to know about how to discharge taxes during bankruptcy.
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Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy – Part One

When the debtor files a petition for bankruptcy relief, this action immediately affects the collection of taxes. Read this blog to know more.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

An option for individual debt adjustment under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Read this blog to know more.
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Small Business Owner Bankruptcy Cases

The debtor may not be required to file a separate disclosure statement during bankruptcy. Read to know about the business bankruptcy cases.
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

This form of reorganization is under the U.S Bankruptcy Code. The requirements specific to an individual debtor work much the same as under chapter 7.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Read this article that is based on the form of liquidation under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code which is called Chapter 7 in bankruptcy.
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The Collection Statute Expiration Date

Read about the blog CSED Brotman Law. Also, get to know the limitation on CSED Statue.
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Psychological Effect of IRS Collections

Read our article on how collections of IRS effects psychologically.
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IRS Wage Garnishment Protocol

Wage garnishment is the most common type of garnishment or attachment to earnings and/or assets. Read more about the protocol in our blog on Brotman Law
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IRS Penalty Abatements and Reasonable Cause

Read our blog on penalty and causes on IRS Abatements & its Reasonable Causes.
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