Solve Tax Problems Is What We Do

The problem with trying to solve a tax problem is that it will not disappear on its own. Once the IRS for federal incomes taxes or the Franchise Tax Board for California state taxes has you on their radar, you must take prompt and effective action to solve the tax problems. Think of the IRS as a very aggressive, well funded, gigantic collection agency with seemingly unlimited resources.







These are some of the collection actions that the IRS will utilize:

�Telephone calls. They know a lot about you including your telephone number and they are very persistent. Their agents are training to gather information that will help them in their collection process. Do not volunteer information.



�They have sophisticated computer programs that churn out volumes of letters and demands. It is hard to ignore a registered letter.



�Filing a tax lien. If you have received notice that the IRS intents to lien your assets, you must respond in a timely manner.



�Sale of your assets. Once a lien has been obtained, the IRS has free rein to seize and sell your assets. They will firstly go after assets that are quick to convert into cash such as bank accounts, savings accounts, investments, pensions and so on. Then they will work on seizing other assets that can be sold at auction such as cars and real estate.



�The dreaded wage garnishment. The IRS will garnishee your wages which forces your employer into the collection process. While your employer can�t fire you for this, they might classify you as a �risky� employee whose personal finances are out of control.



�Reporting tax liens to credit reporting agencies which could damage your credit rating making it difficult to make a major purchase or get a credit card.



�Show up on your doorstep or at your place of business. This is a tactic that gets people�s attention.



�Installment plan. They will try to get you to pay by installments but keep in mind your payments will firstly go to penalties and interest.



Your Rights



As a taxpayer you have rights:



�The IRS must give you notice of the actions that they plan to take. Do not ignore these notices.



�The IRS may attempt to get you to sign a waiver. Don�t do it as it extends the collection period.



�You have the right to representation by a tax professional typically a tax attorney or CPA. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights and the Internal Revenue Manual mandate that IRS employees respect your right to obtain tax representation. Thus it is not advisable to discuss any tax matters with IRS agents.



Free Initial Consultation With John Spurgeon

Taxpayers looking to solve tax problems would be wise to engage an experienced tax attorney and/or CPA. John Spurgeon is both a CPA and tax attorney in Pasadena, California servicing clients in the San Gabriel Valley and the greater Los Angeles area. John Spurgeon & Associates have the proven knowledge and skill to effectively represent taxpayers when dealing with the IRS tax or the Franchise Tax Board. Please call 626-440-9518 for a complimentary initial consultation.



About John Spurgeon & Associates



John Spurgeon & Associates is a professional services firm located in Pasadena, California with a focus on tax law and related accounting services. They have extensive experience with federal and state income taxes, payroll taxes and sales taxes. They represent business, non-profits and individuals against the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board (California State Taxes). As both tax attorneys and Certified Public Accountants they offer a broad range of tax related services.

By: Don K