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Ever Hear of A Frivolous Tax Return?

 A Frivolous Tax Return? Is there such a thing? Takeaway – The definition of frivolous means; of little weight or importance, having no sound basis (as in fact or law). What is a frivolous tax…

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It's National Preparedness Month!

Every September is National Preparedness Month.  It serves to remind us how important it is to prepare for disasters. Disasters don't wait for you to have your plans in place. Make a plan today. As…

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Should You Hire a Tax Relief Company?

You don’t need to face tax delinquency or problems with the IRS or the state alone. Should you hire a tax relief company? We believe the answer is yes if you owe over 10K. Typically, tax debts under…

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Five Top Reasons Why Not Filing an Income Tax Return is not a Good Idea

Five Top Reasons Why Not Filing an Income Tax Return is a Poor Idea

Benjamin Franklin once wrote, "in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." With the 2020 income tax return filing deadline of April 15, 2021, not too far down the road,…

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The IRS Fresh Start Program, What is it?

The IRS Fresh Start Program, what is it? If you’re dealing with a tax problem, you’ve most certainly heard the radio, viewed TV ads, and Facebook advertising acclaiming the IRS Fresh Start…

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SFS Tax Problem Solutions. You are in the right place.

You are in the right place. SFS Tax Problems Solutions was rebranded to The Tax Relief Company A new website The same awesome staff All tax resolution services Still fighting the IRS for you and…

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You Could Owe Taxes On Canceled Debt

Did you know that you could owe taxes on debt that was canceled? Well, you could. This is how it works. When you owe creditors money that you can't afford to repay, sometimes you may be able to get…

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Did You Make Money with Cryptocurrency?

Did you make money with cryptocurrency in the past? For early adopters of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, the profit potential has been simply stunning. While there has been some…

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IRS and Other Asset Levies Explained Falling behind on your debts is never a fun place to be. It’s less fun when a levy is placed on your assets. In this article, we take a look at what an IRS levy is, why it happens, and what you can do about it. Note: If you have any tax trouble or owe more than $10k to the IRS or state but can’t pay in full, contact our firm today. We help people find tax relief https://sfstaxproblemsolutions.com/contact-us-at-sfs-tax-problem-solutions-in-stuart. Often, we can resolve your IRS levy without you having to talk to the IRS. Call today. What is an IRS Levy? Simply put, if you owe back taxes and you ignore the IRS, they can seize your property, take money from your bank accounts, or sell your assets in order to satisfy the balance due. The IRS will give you plenty of notices via mail before they take this step. If you do not satisfy the debt or make payment arrangements by the specified date, the IRS will attempt to take the amount of the levy directly out of your bank account. Other types of levies Private creditors may issue a levy against your bank account with a court order. Court orders are not required for levies by government agencies. The creditor must notify you of the upcoming levy at least 21 days before removing any funds from your account. You may not withdraw money or close the account during this waiting period. Funds earned from child support, social security, unemployment, workers' compensation settlements and certain other types of government agency payments are exempt from levy. You must request the exemption and offer proof of the source of the funds. Wage Garnishments Government agencies may also garnish an employee's wages for back taxes, child support and other delinquent payments required by law. The IRS has the authority to levy up to 85 percent of the employee's paycheck. The levy notice will be sent to your company's payroll or human resources department. You must then withhold the appropriate amount of money from the employee's paycheck and send it to the IRS or state tax board. The employee must provide a wage garnishment release if he is able to work out a payment arrangement. If you are behind on your taxes, the IRS may levy most payments from federal agencies. This includes railroad retirement benefits, Medicare supplier and provider payments, payments on contracts between your company and a government agency, federal retirement annuities and travel reimbursements. You may apply for a hardship exemption if the levy will cause your company undue financial distress. Companies going through bankruptcy proceedings are automatically exempt from IRS levies. Seizing Your Assets The IRS may also seize your real estate and personal property such as a car or boat. You will receive a 30-day notice indicating that seizures will follow if you do not pay your outstanding taxes or contact the IRS to make payment arrangements. This authority also extends to property and money you own that are being held by another party, such as life insurance cash value. The government sells its seized property at auction to recover some of the funds owed by delinquent taxpayers. What to Do If You Have an IRS Levy Back taxes don’t just disappear if you ignore them long enough. Putting your head in the sand will cause the problem to get worse. If you have back tax debt, we highly recommend you reach out to our firm first. Our clients never have to talk to the IRS, and tax resolution through our firm can save you money and time in the long run. You might also be eligible for other IRS relief programs or get your penalties reduced or removed. Reach out to our firm today for a consultation. https://sfstaxproblemsolutions.com/contact-us-at-sfs-tax-problem-solutions-in-stuart/-money behind bars wth lock

IRS and Other Asset Levies Explained

Falling behind on your debts is never a fun place to be. It’s less fun when a levy is placed on your assets. This article, IRS and Other Asset Levies Explained, looks at what an IRS levy is, why it…

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