Tax Resolution Programs

Over the weekend my team shot another tax tips video for my YouTube channel. In this episode, host James Owens shares some useful information on tax resolution programs. You can enjoy the embedded video below but be sure to check out my YouTube channel and subscribe to my future videos.

Five Things to Look for in a Tax Resolution Company

My law firm’s blog recently posted a new article explaining five essential things to look for in a tax resolution company. You can read a snippet of the post below, or read the full entry at the RoniDeutch.com Tax Relief Blog.

1. Professional and Useful Website

You would be surprised how much you can learn about a business using the Internet. Before hiring a tax resolution company, you should always spend a few minutes reviewing their website. Look for informative testimonials and information about any chambers of commerce, or professional organizations the company is aligned with.

In addition to information about the business on their website, you should also see if they offer information on topics related to tax debt resolution. If the company employs experts knowledgeable about the various IRS tax resolution programs, then the company should have useful information such as informative articles, a glossary of tax related keywords, newsletters and a blog (that is updated regularly) for you to review.

2. Successful Track Record

A quality tax resolution company will be able to provide evidence of a successful track record of resolving delinquent accounts with the IRS. If you cannot find information on a company’s website about recent resolutions that is has achieved for its clients, then you should consider asking a representative of the company for this information. If you do speak with a tax resolution company, you should also inquire as to whether the company has experience in resolving cases similar to yours.

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IRS Expands Their Fast Track Settlement Program

Recently the IRS announced that it would be expanding the number of test areas that can take advantage of the Fast Settlement program for taxpayers under examination by the Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) Division. The program will run until September 5, 2008 in the following areas: Philadelphia, central New Jersey, San Diego, Laguna Nigel, California, and Riverside, California. The program will continue in the three original test cities (Chicago, Houston and St. Paul.)

According to the IRS’ news release, “the program was designed to expedite IRS case resolution. It allows taxpayers under examination with issues in dispute work with IRS representatives from SB/SE’s examination unit and the Appeals Division to resolve those issues. Fast Track employs various techniques to facilitate case resolution. A taxpayer or IRS examination representative may initiate the Fast Track process after an issue is fully developed, and preferably before a 30-day letter is issued. The Fast Track process is designed to be completed within 60 days of acceptance of the application.”

However, taxpayers retain the right to have their issue addressed through the traditional appeals process.