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March 12, 2018 By Michael

Hiring a Tax Attorney? Questions to Consider

Previously, we noted that someday you may need to hire a tax attorney. When that day comes, you will want a tax attorney with the skills and experience to help you deal successfully with your specific IRS problem. How will you know if this is the right tax attorney for you? Here are a few questions you can ask.

Does Your Tax Attorney have Proper IRS Credentials?

Is this tax lawyer an IRS Licensed Practitioner? Are they authorized to represent you in IRS tax matters like audits, payment/collection issues, and appeals? Check the official IRS Directory of properly credentialed tax lawyers and other tax professionals in your area.

Also, look for professional societies that your tax lawyer belongs to. Many professional societies, such as the American Society of IRS Problem Solvers, have rigorous ethical standards and ongoing educational requirements for their tax lawyers.

How Much Experience does Your Tax Attorney Have?

How many years has this tax lawyer been in practice? What kind of experience do they have dealing with YOUR specific tax problem? How successfully has this tax lawyer represented clients with income tax problems like yours?

Does Your Tax Attorney Concentrate on Tax Law?

Professional focus should be a major consideration in selecting a tax lawyer. There is a difference between a Tax Attorney, and a lawyer who does tax law in addition to family law, real estate law, etc. Whatever your IRS tax problem, hire a lawyer who:

Works in income tax law consistently
Negotiates with the IRS on a regular basis, and
Has a firm command of the tax code, tax law changes, loopholes, and legal tools and remedies.

Contact a Tax Attorney at IRS Away Today

IRS Away is here to answer questions like these, and others. We have the credentials, the experience, and the track record of success to handle IRS tax problems like yours, AND give you peace of mind! If you live in or around Columbia SC and are experiencing income tax problems, help is nearby. Contact tax lawyer Joseph M. Arndt III at (803) 771-4037 for a free consultation.

April 12, 2015 By Tax Attorney

Former Investment Advisor Sentenced on Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion Charges

On Dec. 22, 2014 in Roanoke, Virginia, Donna J. Tucker was sentenced to 60 months in prison and ordered to pay $976,485 in restitution to victims. Tucker pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges. In evidence presented at sentencing, Tucker was an investment advisor in Roanoke from 2007 through April 2013. She stole directly from, and caused loss to, the accounts of two sets of victims. In August 2010, Tucker forged the signature of one of her clients, an elderly couple who held a joint account, in order to obtain a line of credit, supposedly for the clients, through her firm’s banking arm. Tucker took these actions without the knowledge or consent of the victim. Approximately one year later, on Aug. 4, 2011, Tucker caused to be transmitted a wire transfer of $295,000 from the victim’s account to her own account at a local credit union. These funds were used to benefit Tucker and her family. In addition, Tucker took steps to ensure the victims did not learn of the unauthorized transfer by instructing others at her firm to place the victims in an all-electronic delivery system that would send the victim’s account statements by email. Tucker also made false statements to the victims, other employees at the firm and created false documents in order to carry out the scheme. Additionally, in calendar year 2011, Tucker reported to the IRS a taxable income of $125,333. She failed to report additional taxable income of at least $340,000, which resulted in an additional tax of at least $115,000 being owed to the United States.

April 2, 2015 By Tax Attorney

What if I can’t resolve my tax problem with the IRS?

Contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). TAS is an independent organization within the IRS whose employees assist taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm, who are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, or who believe that an IRS system or procedure is not working as it should.

You can contact TAS by calling the TAS toll-free case intake line at 1-877-777-4778 or TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059 to determine whether you are eligible for assistance. You can also call or write to your local taxpayer advocate.

You can file Form 911, Request For Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance (And Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order), or ask an IRS employee to complete it on your behalf. For more information, go to http://www.irs.gov/advocate.

The law firm of Joseph M. Arndt, III is a member of the American Society of IRS Problem Solvers and concentrates on negotiating favorable settlements for taxpayers. Mr. Arndt is a tax attorney who is a IRS Licensed Practitioner. As a tax attorney, he represents taxpayers before the IRS and South Carolina Department of Revenue.

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