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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.
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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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How IRS Interest is Calculated

IRS interest can add a significant amount to your original balance due. Many taxpayers are confused about how IRS interest is calculated.
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More on IRS Interest Abatements

Here is more information regarding IRS interest abatements and what you can do to get interest associated with a tax liability removed by the IRS.
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First Time Penalty Abatement Program

The first time penalty abatement program is little known policy of the IRS that is designed to provide tax penalty relief to otherwise compliant taxpayers.
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Sales Tax Audit: An Overview

A California sales tax audit can be a very complex and drawn out process for a variety of reasons. Please click here to read more about sales tax audits.
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What Types of Matters Should You Retain IRS Attorneys For?

IRS attorneys can be helpful on a variety of matters and issues. This article covers more circumstances where I feel hiring tax counsel is appropriate
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What Types of Matters Should You Retain an IRS Attorney for?

The decision to retain an IRS attorney is often a difficult one. IRS attorneys bring experience and guidance to a matter, but there are also cost concerns.
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What is Reasonable Compensation?

Reasonable compensation audits for corporations are one of the new hot button issues at the IRS. Reasonable compensation is a tough, fact-specific issue.
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How to Audit-Proof Your Tax Return (almost)

Here is one of my most important strategies for avoiding an IRS audit. Simply answer the most important question that you can ask about your tax return.
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How to Fight a Wage Levy

You do not have to be passive when the IRS levies your wages. Samuel Brotman, teaches you the steps needed in order to fight an IRS wage levy.
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Circular 230: An Overview

Circular 230 is an important document because it governs rules of practice before the IRS. Taxpayers should be aware of the provisions of Circular 230.
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IRS Form 1099: Informational Returns – Part Two

Part two of my article on IRS Form 1099 continues to explain the different reporting requirements for these informational returns. Be prepared at tax time.
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IRS Form 1099: Informational Returns – Part One

Are you confused regarding the rules surrounding IRS Form 1099 and when they need to be issued? This article helps break down these informational returns.
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Can I Make Payments to the IRS?

Can you make payments to the IRS rather than paying the full IRS balance due? The answer may be more complex than you think. Click here to read the answer.
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Why the IRS Audits Tax Returns?

Ever wonder why the IRS audits tax returns? This article covers the many motivating factors and reasons that the IRS has for auditing a tax return.
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IRS Examination

The function of the IRS reviews taxpayer returns and assesses changes in tax owed. The following an introduction to Examination.
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The IRS Small Business Self-Employed Division

The Division handles issues surrounding small businesses in the United States and self-employed individual tax issues.
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The IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division

The Tax Exempt & Entities Division governs IRS exempt status taxpayers or those who are federal, state, or local government entities.
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The IRS Wage and Investment Division

This division is the IRS division that deals with the majority of taxpayer accounts and governs roughly 94 million tax returns.
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The Current IRS Organization

Have you ever wondered how the IRS is structured and operates? This article explains the structure of the IRS organization and details how the IRS works.
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Tax Lawyers: Selecting Representation – Part One

Choosing between tax lawyers can be a difficult decision for many. I share my inside tips on selecting quality representation & making the right decision.
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IRS Tax Lien Release – Part Three – Release and Subordination

Part three of my series on IRS tax lien release discusses potential options for release, partial release of liens, and subordinating IRS encumbrances.
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IRS Tax Lien Release – Part Two – Lien Withdrawal

Once a tax lien is in place it is difficult to get them removed. Tax lien withdrawals are the absolute best way to deal with your IRS lien.
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