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IRS Tax Lien Release – Part One – Avoiding a Lien

IRS tax liens are particularly problematic for taxpayers because they can damage a taxpayer's credit & prevent selling assets to satisfy their liability.
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Tax Payment Plan Criteria: How to Get Approved

Tax payment plans require a certain fitness in order to get them approved. I share the criteria that you expedite the your tax payment plan's acceptance.
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Penalty Abatements: Reasonable Cause Factors – Part Three

Getting penalties abated and applying for a penalty abatement can be fairly difficult to get accepted. The IRS is not the business of reversing penalties.
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The BLT Mindset: Where’s the Bacon? (Or Why Lawyers Should Go to B-School)

Lawyers are often very good at their particular area of practice and specialization is something that clients will generally seek out when hiring a lawyer.
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Tax Levies and Property Exempt IRS Levy

Here is a comprehensive list, developed by tax attorney, Samuel Brotman, of all the property that are exempt from tax levies.
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Payment Plans: Partial Pay Installment Agreements

IRS payment plans can be tricky to negotiate, especially when it comes to partial payment installment agreements. Here are my inside tips for success.
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IRS Payment Plan Requests – Form 9465-FS

Did you know that an IRS payment plan can be approved without even having to call the IRS? I teach you a valuable practical tip about using IRS Form 9465.
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IRS Interest Abatements

IRS interest can add a significant amount to an IRS liability. Here are sound tax advice on how to successfully navigate through an IRS interest abatement.
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IRS Currently Non-Collectible Status

Sometimes you just need to buy yourself sometime with the IRS. IRS currently non-collectible status is just the way to do that.
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Streamlined IRS Payment Plans

Streamlined IRS payment plans are an old tax lawyer trick for getting IRS collections issues resolved if you know the right way to get them approved.
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IRS Revenue Officers and Strategies for Dealing with Them – Part Five

Has your tax matter been assigned to an IRS revenue officer? Discussion of strategy for dealing with an IRS revenue officer and how to approach them.
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IRS Revenue Officers and Strategies for Dealing with Them – Part Four

Strategy is an important consideration when dealing with IRS revenue officers. Here are some battle tested tax lawyer tips on how to deal with the IRS.
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IRS Revenue Officers and Strategies for Dealing with Them – Part Three

Tax attorney, Sam Brotman discusses strategies for dealing with IRS revenue officers and getting the best resolution to your IRS collections matter.
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IRS Revenue Officers and Strategies for Dealing with Them – Part Two

IRS revenue officer matters can be among the most difficult for taxpayers to handle on their own. I provide some practical advice on the subject.
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IRS Revenue Officers and Strategies for Dealing with Them – Part One

IRS revenue officers are notoriously difficult to deal with my experience as tax attorney in San Diego has given me several insights that I want to share.
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Strategies for the IRS Automated Collection System – Part Two

The automated collection system of the IRS can be navigated successfully with a few tips from the professionals. Part two of this series covers the topics.
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Strategies for the IRS Automated Collection System – Part One

IRS automated collection system frustrates and scares many taxpayers. San Diego tax lawyer, Sam Brotman, tells you not to be afraid and shares his advice.
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How IRS Collections Works – Part Five

The IRS has the power to sue taxpayers in US District Court and seize their primary residences as part of the collections process. Learn how to avoid this.
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How IRS Collections Works – Part Four

Part four of my comprehensive coverage of how IRS collections works discusses more severe cases and what happens to them in IRS collections.
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How IRS Collections Works – Part Three

This is part three of my comprehensive series on the IRS collection division and guides you through in detail about how the IRS collection process works.
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How IRS Collections Works – Part Two

Here is part two of my comprehensive coverage of the IRS collections process. Understanding how IRS collections works are critical to solving tax problems.
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How IRS Collections Works – Part One

Part one of my five-part series on IRS collections traces the history of a tax return from the initial processing through the service center.
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Beat the Clock: Address Tax Problems Early

Speaking as an experienced tax attorney, the benefits of dealing with your tax problems or potential tax problems early are immeasurable.
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IRS Innocent Spouse Relief

IRS innocent spouse relief can often be a lifesaver for a troubled spouse wrongly saddled with IRS tax debt. Here is how to effectively make your case.
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The CAN-SPAM Act and Compliance Challenges for Startups

There are numerous compliance challenges for businesses that operate online in following the CAN-SPAM act, which covers online privacy and anti-spam laws.
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Jurisdictional Issues for Startups

Choosing between tax lawyers can be a difficult decision for many. As one of them, I share my inside tips on selecting quality representation for you.
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Issues for Startups – Privacy, Privacy Protection, and Data Security

Privacy, Protection & Data security are the most important concerns. Read more about the concerns on page 2 of Brotman Law.
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Privacy Issues that Arise for Startups Doing Business in or with the Residents of California

There are several critical privacy considerations when doing business with residents of California. San Diego business attorney, Samuel Brotman
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CAN-SPAM

Online businesses need to be cognizant of the federal regulations and requirements regarding the CAN-SPAM act By San Diego business lawyer, Samuel Brotman.
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Issues for Startups – Privacy, Privacy Protection, and Data Security

Privacy and data security are important concerns for startups and small businesses as more business is developed online and through E-commerce channels.
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IRS Wage and Income Transcripts: See Every W-2 and 1099 the IRS Has

Transcripts contain invaluable information for dealing with the IRS and provide helpful hints for dealing with tax problems.
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IRS Transcripts – Part One – IRS Account Transcripts

IRS account transcripts are critical IRS document used by tax practitioners to help them identify and solve tax problems. Learn why they are so important.
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Checklist For Choosing a Tax Preparer

Tax attorney, Sam Brotman, has put together this helpful checklist to use when selecting a tax preparer to help you meet your yearly filing requirement.
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What if I Cannot Pay an IRS Balance Due?

What happens when you cannot pay your IRS balance due? Tax attorney, Samuel Brotman, lays out your options so that you can make the most informed decision.

Tax Liability Resolution Options

Dealing with a tax liability can be frightening to many people. Tax lawyer, Sam Brotman, has put together a list of your potential options.
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How to Choose an IRS Tax Return Preparer – Part Two

This is part two of my guidelines on how to select a competent IRS tax return preparer. I want to make you aware of several important considerations.
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How to Choose an IRS Tax Return Preparer – Part One

Your IRS tax return is likely the most important personal financial document that you prepare all year. Selecting a good tax return preparer is critical.
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Tax Season Survival Tips

Tax season can be a nightmare for taxpayers who are not prepared for the filing deadline. Here are numerous helpful tips to guide you through tax season.
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IRS Allowable Living Expenses – Part Two

The IRS allowable living expenses can make or break your IRS financial statement. Before talking to collections, hear some advice from tax attorney.
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IRS Allowable Living Expenses – Part One

Knowledge of IRS allowable living expenses is critical for RS collection matters, you should know the details of the IRS allowable living expense rules.

How to Deal with an IRS Bank Levy – Part Two

From my experience as a tax lawyer, here is what taxpayers absolutely need to know in order to prevent a bank levy or other adverse collection action.
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