In the weeks leading up to tax day each year most people who live in the United States are aware that they need to complete their tax returns, file them and in some cases pay the government what is owed. Some people take care of them as soon as the necessary...
Finding Real Life Solutions To Your Tax Problem
Attorney Robert T. Leonard
Los Angeles Tax Law Blog
Even rich and famous face tax liens
For most, the prospect of having any interaction with the Internal Revenue Service beyond filing a tax return and either paying in or receiving a refund is frightening. Being slapped with a tax lien is tantamount to the approach of the end of the world. Of course...
Last chance to file 2011 tax returns around the corner
As people set out to complete their tax returns for 2014, it is a good idea to make sure prior returns have been filed as necessary. There is a three year window that each taxpayer has to complete this. For those who did not file a return for 2011, this is their last...
To avoid penalties, complete and file tax return correctly
This time of year many readers have either filed or are preparing to file income tax returns. It may seem unnecessary to say but as the tax deadline approaches it is good for some people to be reminded of the importance of following the instructions when completing...
Despite IRS cuts tax season going well
In a previous post we wrote about why this year taxpayers should have lower expectations regarding service from the Internal Revenue Service. Among other things a reduction in the number of IRS employees due to budgetary constraints is to blame. Several weeks into the...
If you are facing a tax controversy have a lawyer on your side
If you or your business is facing a tax controversy it is likely that you are nervous and stressed about what the outcome will be. Will you have to pay more money to the Internal Revenue Service? Will you be assessed penalties? When you are facing collections, an...
It’s not too soon to think about 2015 taxes
While not everyone has completed tax returns for 2014, it is never to soon to think about ways to secure a good tax outcome in 2015. In this post we will highlight several of the recent changes that tax payers should keep in mind this year.The first pertains to...
Be aware of IRS scams
Any unexpected contact from the Internal Revenue Service is bound to make a taxpayer nervous. This is understandable. Most people are so afraid of the agency that they do whatever the communication says without second guessing it. Individuals may want to reconsider...
What to expect from the IRS this year
It is fair to say that few individuals or business look forward to having to complete taxes for the previous year. Nonetheless, because it is required, many take steps to accomplish the task in a timely manner. Most likely assume that the Internal Revenue Service will...
Congress extends some tax breaks to 2014
With the end of the holiday season many people turn their attention to the tasks that need to be addressed in the first part of the new year. For most one of those tasks includes completing an income tax return. These individuals may be able to take advantage of tax...